Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and the capital of Osaka Prefecture located on the island of Honshu. It is located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, about 30 kilometers from Kyoto. The city is known for its vibrant culture and nightlife, as well as its many attractions and landmarks.
Osaka has a population of over 8 million people, making it one of the most densely populated cities in the world. It is a major economic center and home to several large corporations, including Panasonic, Sharp, and Sony. Osaka is also home to many universities and research institutes, including Osaka University and the Osaka Institute of Technology.
Osaka's climate is mild and humid, and the city experiences four distinct seasons. The city is also known for its traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki.
Osaka has a long and rich history, dating back to the 6th century when it was a port city on the Yodo River. During the Edo period (1603-1867), it was the largest city in Japan and served as the de facto capital of the country. During this time, the city was a major center of commerce and culture, and it was the birthplace of several popular art forms, such as Kabuki and Bunraku.
In modern times, Osaka has become a major tourist destination, with attractions such as Universal Studios Japan and the Osaka Aquarium. The city is also home to several major sporting events, including the Osaka Marathon and the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. In spring, temperatures are mild and the cherry blossoms bloom. Summer is hot and humid, with occasional rain showers. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage. Winter is cold with occasional snowfall. Osaka experiences a wide range of temperatures throughout the year, but overall the climate is mild and pleasant.
Our weather forecast for Osaka helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
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Oct. 12th 2024 Oct. 12th 2024 | max: 25.0 °C min: 16.4 °C |
14.8 m/s 20.9 m/s |
8.2 % 24.1 m |
56.1 % 1,022 hPa |
06:01:39 17:27:48 |
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Oct. 13th 2024 Oct. 13th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 17.3 °C |
16.9 m/s 28.1 m/s |
17.8 % 24.1 m |
60.5 % 1,023 hPa |
06:02:28 17:26:31 |
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Oct. 14th 2024 Oct. 14th 2024 | max: 26.4 °C min: 19.4 °C |
21.6 m/s 35.6 m/s |
44.5 % 24.1 m |
59.9 % 1,023 hPa |
06:03:16 17:25:14 |
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Oct. 15th 2024 Oct. 15th 2024 | max: 20.9 °C min: 19.2 °C |
21.2 m/s 45.4 m/s |
99.4 % 21.0 m |
81.8 % 1,021 hPa |
06:04:06 17:23:57 |
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Oct. 16th 2024 Oct. 16th 2024 | max: 23.5 °C min: 19.3 °C |
16.9 m/s 33.5 m/s |
99.7 % 18.3 m |
85.0 % 1,017 hPa |
06:04:55 17:22:42 |
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Oct. 17th 2024 Oct. 17th 2024 | max: 25.5 °C min: 20.9 °C |
17.3 m/s 20.6 m/s |
54.5 % 21.6 m |
74.9 % 1,018 hPa |
06:05:45 17:21:27 |
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Oct. 18th 2024 Oct. 18th 2024 | max: 27.8 °C min: 20.5 °C |
11.2 m/s 20.9 m/s |
63.1 % 24.1 m |
68.0 % 1,017 hPa |
06:06:35 17:20:13 |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Oct. 19th 2024 | max: 27.4 °C min: 21.2 °C |
16.9 m/s 27.4 m/s |
98.4 % 19.9 m |
75.6 % 1,011 hPa |
06:07:26 17:19:00 |
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Oct. 20th 2024 Oct. 20th 2024 | max: 23.4 °C min: 19.9 °C |
18.4 m/s 29.5 m/s |
72.7 % 23.4 m |
68.0 % 1,012 hPa |
06:08:17 17:17:48 |
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Oct. 21st 2024 Oct. 21st 2024 | max: 23.3 °C min: 17.9 °C |
21.2 m/s 26.6 m/s |
83.0 % 20.4 m |
70.8 % 1,015 hPa |
06:09:08 17:16:36 |
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Oct. 22nd 2024 Oct. 22nd 2024 | max: 23.3 °C min: 16.2 °C |
22.0 m/s 37.4 m/s |
20.5 % 24.1 m |
60.8 % 1,020 hPa |
06:10:00 17:15:26 |
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Oct. 23rd 2024 Oct. 23rd 2024 | max: 18.8 °C min: 15.5 °C |
16.9 m/s 33.1 m/s |
99.7 % 24.1 m |
57.6 % 1,022 hPa |
06:10:52 17:14:17 |
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Oct. 24th 2024 Oct. 24th 2024 | max: 20.7 °C min: 14.9 °C |
17.3 m/s 26.6 m/s |
97.5 % 24.1 m |
60.7 % 1,020 hPa |
06:11:45 17:13:09 |
Would you like to travel to Osaka on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Osaka.
Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
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Oct. 19th 2024 Saturday, 19th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 11:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 20th 2024 Sunday, 20th of Oct. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Oct. 25th 2024 Friday, 25th of Oct. 2024 | MS Noordam | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 28th 2024 Monday, 28th of Oct. 2024 | MS Noordam | 04:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Oct. 29th 2024 Tuesday, 29th of Oct. 2024 | MS Noordam | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Oct. 30th 2024 Wednesday, 30th of Oct. 2024 | Coral Princess | 07:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Nov. 2nd 2024 Saturday, 2nd of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Nov. 7th 2024 Thursday, 7th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 8th 2024 Friday, 8th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 20th 2024 Wednesday, 20th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 11:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Nov. 21st 2024 Thursday, 21st of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Nov. 28th 2024 Thursday, 28th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 08:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Nov. 29th 2024 Friday, 29th of Nov. 2024 | Norwegian Spirit | 06:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Jan. 15th 2025 Wednesday, 15th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Jan. 16th 2025 Thursday, 16th of Jan. 2025 | Silver Dawn | 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Feb. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Feb. 2025 | MS Noordam | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 2nd 2025 Sunday, 2nd of Mar. 2025 | Seven Seas Explorer | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 3rd 2025 Monday, 3rd of Mar. 2025 | Seven Seas Explorer | 12:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
Mar. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 07:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 6th 2025 Thursday, 6th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Sky | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Mar. 13th 2025 Thursday, 13th of Mar. 2025 | MS Europa 2 | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 21st 2025 Friday, 21st of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
Mar. 22nd 2025 Saturday, 22nd of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 23rd 2025 Sunday, 23rd of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 25th 2025 Tuesday, 25th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Whisper | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Mar. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Mar. 2025 | MS Riviera | 10:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Mar. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Mar. 2025 | Silver Nova | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | AIDAstella | 08:00 am | 08:00 pm | DetailsPartnerlink |
Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | MS Riviera | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 5th 2025 Saturday, 5th of Apr. 2025 | LE SOLEAL | 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | |
Apr. 7th 2025 Monday, 7th of Apr. 2025 | Silver Muse | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Apr. 10th 2025 Thursday, 10th of Apr. 2025 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 10:00 am | 11:59 pm | |
Apr. 11th 2025 Friday, 11th of Apr. 2025 | Silver Nova | 08:00 am | 11:00 pm | |
Apr. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 23rd 2025 Wednesday, 23rd of Apr. 2025 | Queen Elizabeth | 08:00 am | 12:00 am | |
Apr. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Spirit | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 24th 2025 Thursday, 24th of Apr. 2025 | Queen Elizabeth | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
Apr. 26th 2025 Saturday, 26th of Apr. 2025 | LE JACQUES CARTIER | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 10th 2025 Saturday, 10th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Mariner | 02:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
May 11th 2025 Sunday, 11th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Mariner | 02:00 pm | 03:00 pm | |
May 12th 2025 Monday, 12th of May 2025 | Seven Seas Mariner | 12:00 am | 03:00 pm | |
May 22nd 2025 Thursday, 22nd of May 2025 | LE SOLEAL | 06:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
May 24th 2025 Saturday, 24th of May 2025 | MS Regatta | 11:00 am | 12:00 am | |
May 25th 2025 Sunday, 25th of May 2025 | MS Regatta | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm |
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