Nearest airport
Kansai International Airport | 75 km | 75 minutes by Haruka Limited Express train
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Osaka holiday itinerary ideas
Osaka, Japan
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Osaka is well-connected by expressways from Tokyo (approximately 7-8 hours by car via the Tomei and Meishin expressways) and Kyoto (approximately 1.5 hours by car via the Kyoto expressway). Most visitors arrive by train from Kansai International Airport or from other major Japanese cities.
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Nearest railway
Osaka Station | 0 km | Main railway hub
Nearest bus stop
Osaka Station Bus Terminal | 0 km | Central location
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Osaka is well-connected by expressways from Tokyo (approximately 7-8 hours by car via the Tomei and Meishin expressways) and Kyoto (approximately 1.5 hours by car via the Kyoto expressway). Most visitors arrive by train from Kansai International Airport or from other major Japanese cities.
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