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Currency JPYTime in Osaka 11:44UTC+09:00Country codes JP / JPN
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Explore Osaka
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Osaka. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
10 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Osaka Science Museum
Osaka Science Museum is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Museum of Art, Osaka
National Museum of Art, Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Wheelchair access
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- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Nakanoshima Park
Nakanoshima Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Utsubo Park
Utsubo Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Minami-Temma Park
Minami-Temma Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Gate Tower Building
Gate Tower Building is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
The Tower Osaka
The Tower Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
City Tower Nishi-Umeda
City Tower Nishi-Umeda is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Kōraibashi
Kōraibashi is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Osaka
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
Think in the local currency
What is that in JPY?
Czech National Bank reference rate, 07 Sep 2026. For planning; card and cash exchange rates can differ.
Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Osaka.
ITM
An arrival option for Osaka
Osaka Itami International Airport
11.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Osaka. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at ITM
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
ITM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 11.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 26.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 37.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 103.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Konotori Tajima Airport | TJH | 111.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport | SHM | 115.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Osaka Itami International Airport
Osaka · RJOO
Elevation50 ft
Coordinates34.780853, 135.440829
Runways
14L / 32R
5997 × 150 ft
ASP14R / 32L
9840 × 200 ft
CONRadio frequencies
KANSAI APP120.45 MHz
ATIS128.6 MHz
CLNC DEL118.8 MHz
KANSAI DEP119.5 MHz
GCA127.5 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TCA121.1 MHz
TWR118.1 MHz
Kobe Airport
Kobe · RJBE
Elevation22 ft
Coordinates34.632801, 135.223999
Runways
09 / 27
8202 × 200 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
KANSAI RADAR121.15 MHz
ATIS128.075 MHz
KANSAI TCA121.1 MHz
TWR118.5 MHz
Kansai International Airport
Osaka · RJBB
Elevation26 ft
Coordinates34.427299, 135.244003
Runways
06L / 24R
13123 × 196 ft
ASP06R / 24L
11483 × 196 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP120.25 MHz
ATIS127.85 MHz
CLNC DEL121.9 MHz
DEP119.2 MHz
GND121.6 MHz
TCA121.1 MHz
TWR 06L/24R118.05 MHz
TWR 06R/24L118.2 MHz
Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base
Tokushima · RJOS
Elevation26 ft
Coordinates34.132559, 134.607816
Runways
11 / 29
6560 × 150 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP124 MHz
ATIS24.68 MHz
DEP120.1 MHz
TWR118 MHz
Konotori Tajima Airport
Toyooka · RJBT
Elevation584 ft
Coordinates35.512798, 134.787003
Runways
01 / 19
3937 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
REMOTE118.4 MHz
FLIGHT SVC130.8 MHz
Nanki Shirahama Airport
Shirahama · RJBD
Elevation298 ft
Coordinates33.6622009277, 135.363998413
Runways
15 / 33
6560 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RDO118.55 MHz
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Getting around Osaka
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
Stops along the route
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Osaka. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 10 ideas for Osaka — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Osaka Science Museum
Directions ↗Osaka Science Museum is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
National Museum of Art, Osaka
Directions ↗National Museum of Art, Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Nakanoshima Park
Directions ↗Nakanoshima Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Utsubo Park
Directions ↗Utsubo Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Minami-Temma Park
Directions ↗Minami-Temma Park is one option for your time in Osaka. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Directions ↗Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Gate Tower Building
Directions ↗Gate Tower Building is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
The Tower Osaka
Directions ↗The Tower Osaka is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
City Tower Nishi-Umeda
Directions ↗City Tower Nishi-Umeda is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Kōraibashi
Directions ↗Kōraibashi is one option for your time in Osaka. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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