Osaka

Osaka Prefecture is one of the prefectures in Japan's Kansai region, with the prefectural capital located in Osaka City. During 1991–2020, the hottest month on average was August, with a monthly average temperature of 27.5°C; the coldest month was January, with a monthly average temperature of 4.4°C; the wettest month was June, with monthly rainfall of 193.5 mm, and annual rainfall was 1455.4 mm.

The travel appeal of Osaka Prefecture comes first from its urban centrality as a prefecture in the Kinki region with the prefectural office located in Osaka City: with a population of 8,823,358, trips are mostly centered on a high-density city experience, making it suitable to combine landmarks, observation decks, theme parks, and aquariums into a clearly paced itinerary of one to several days. The most representative ways to enjoy Osaka City include Universal Studios Japan, a large theme park centered on American films, where you can spend an entire day on attractions and live performances; and Osaka Castle and Osaka Castle Park, the former notable for its restored castle structure, gardens, and exhibition museum established in 1597, and the latter for bringing gardens, cherry trees, sports grounds, and an outdoor theater together in one expansive green space, making it suitable for combining history, strolling, and rest. If you want to see the city skyline and night views, you can choose the observation facilities at Abeno HARUKAS or Umeda Sky Building, or experience the lively atmosphere of the city center through the neon landmark feel of Tsutenkaku; meanwhile, the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan offers an indoor alternative as one of the world’s largest aquariums, presenting marine life from the Arctic Circle to the tropics. In terms of transportation, ITM Osaka International Airport is 12.8 km in straight-line distance, and KIX Kansai International Airport is also within 38.3 km, so arrival arrangements are relatively flexible. As for the climate, the August monthly average temperature is 27.5°C and the average daily high is 31.4°C, so summer outdoor itineraries should leave room for rest and hydration; June has a monthly rainfall of 193.5 mm and about 13.3 rainy days, so it is recommended to separate park visits, observation deck visits, and city walking, and prepare indoor alternatives. In January, the monthly average temperature is 4.4°C and the average daily low is 1.0°C, so in winter it is necessary to pay attention to warmth and shorten time spent outdoors.