Osaka, Japan

Cruise Port

Osaka

Designated city in Kansai, Japan.

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Overview

Osaka is a cruise port in Japan. It lies on the coast at approximately 34.694, 135.502.

About Osaka

Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third-most populous city proper in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2.8 million as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin metropolitan area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Osaka — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Osaka

Osaka Castle 03bs3200
Osaka Castle 03bs3200
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku Tower
Osaka Dotonbori Ebisu Bridge
Osaka Dotonbori Ebisu Bridge
Sumiyoshi-taisha, keidai-2
Sumiyoshi-taisha, keidai-2

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 32°C in Aug and coolest around 9°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
9°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
15°
5°
Apr
19°
9°
May
23°
14°
Jun
26°
19°
Jul
31°
24°
Aug
32°
25°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
23°
14°
Nov
18°
8°
Dec
12°
3°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Osaka the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Osaka, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →