Port of Calls

Japan

Osaka and Kobe together form a world-class Japan cruise destination, offering the incredible street food of Dotonbori, historic Osaka Castle, and easy access to the ancient capital of Kyoto.

Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Princess; Royal Caribbean; Holland America; Azamara; Celebrity

March - May; September - November

Osaka Castle; Dotonbori food street; Universal Studios Japan; Kyoto day trip; Arashiyama bamboo grove

30 miles from Kobe to Osaka city center

Very safe; shoes-off etiquette in many establishments; cash still preferred widely

Kyoto day trip from Kobe is unmissable; Dotonbori is the heart of Osaka street food culture

Takoyaki octopus balls; okonomiyaki pancakes; ramen; matcha desserts; kobe beef

Electronics in Akihabara equivalent; anime; tea ceremony sets; matcha products; sake

Yes

Japanese Yen