Osaka Prefecture: Osaka Country: Japan
Osaka By The Numbers
Population: 2,626,635 Elevation: 49 feet/ 15 meters Average Rainfall: 52.8 inches/ 134 centimeters Average Winter Temperature: 40 degrees F/ 4 degrees C Average Summer Temperature: 80 degrees F/ 27 degrees C
Quick Facts
Electricity: 100 volts Time Zone: GMT+9 (No Daylight Savings Time) Country Dialing Code: 81 Area Code: 06
Did You Know?
Like many metropolitan areas on the Honshu Island, Osaka was virtually leveled by US bombing during World War II. This devastation resulted in makeshift concrete facades, which continue to dominate Osaka's skyline. Despite its lackluster appearance however, Osaka is home to a number of historical and entertainment venues including Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium (the largest in Japan!), and Universal Studios Japan.
Orientation
Osaka is Japan's second largest city and located approximately 215 miles/346 kilometers west of Tokyo. Osaka sits in proximity to popular tourist destinations including Kyoto and Nara.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Osaka Travel Experiences
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Kyoto
The Bullet Train does what it says on the tin. It just hammers between major cities at 300km/h. Punctually and in comfort. Now theres an... Continue reading »
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A Working Side-Trip
After a full day of meetings on Tuesday, my colleague and I decided to travel to Kyoto on Wednesday. Our Tokyo teammates recommended some... Continue reading »
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Takayama and Kyoto
In the morning I walked around the Miya-gawa River which runs through the center of Takayama. At two locations there were Morning M... Continue reading »
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Tea for Two
After a night of karaoke and Chu-Hai - fizzy, fruit flavoured alcohol - Jas and I decided to take it easy and avoid t... Continue reading »
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Boxes of Light
Kyoto is a set of beautiful boxes made from glass and wood and light, floating four or five high in neat streets , with tiny pines perfec... Continue reading »
Popular Osaka Hotels
- Ramada Osaka
- Radisson Miyako Hotel Osaka
- Cross Hotel Osaka
- Westin Grand Osaka
- Hotel New Hankyu
- Hotel Il Monte
- Shin Osaka Seni City Hotel
- Mitsui Urban Hotel Osaka
- Shin Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza
- Kanku Hineno Station Hostel
