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Explore Osaka

Osaka is is the capital city of the Osaka Prefecture and a designated city (Holding more than 500 000 people) in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu in Japan.It was traditionally considered as Japan,s economic hub, that had over centuries developed into a major financial centre.Some landmarks present on Honshu are centuries old, one of which is the Osaka Castle and another is the Shitennō-ji, Japan,s oldest Buddhist temple.

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Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Japan) Japanese; Ainu; Orok; Evenki; Nivkh; Korean and Zainichi Korean are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Japanese yen (JPY)
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant 800 JPY, Mid-range Restaurant 5 000 JPY, Combo Meal 680 JPY
Drinks
Cappuccino 415 yen, Bottle of Wine 1 250 yen, Beer 236,34 - 550 yen, Water 106,67 - 124,29 yen, Coke/Pepsi 130 yen
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 660 JPY, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 680 JPY, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 3 500 JPY
General Transport
The subway is an effective way of getting around Osaka, the price to use it is 200 - 360 JPY and that changes according to distance.The fares of the trains are similary measured with keeping distance in mine, but it is usually 120 - 250 JPY.Riding a bike is possible here, with rental bikes being common practice as well.a Bike can be bought for around 5 500 JPY if you plan on staying awhile.Car rentals are available from around 5878,26 - 6503,60 JPY.

Things to do in Osaka

Stop by the Osaka-jo to see unmistakable Japanese architecture, peaceful surroundings and a clear view over the wider area, up on the 8th floor.See traditional Japanese art, the ukiyoe - a type of Japanese print, at the Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum.For a softer touch, visit the Sumiyoshi Shrine, a building nearly 2 millenia old.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Japan) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Japan:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Japan: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Japan) Lonely Planet Japan
  • Reserve a SIM card or portable wifi
  • Camera
  • Electrical adapter and power bank
  • Japan Rail Pass
  • Comfortable heat-wicking clothes and walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • sunglasses and a hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Japan) China; Russia; Philippines; Vietnam; CIS countries and Georgia.The citizens of these countries need a Japan tourist visa to enter Japan.