🇯🇵Osaka Port: The historical and modern hub of Osaka Bay ⚓

#Osaka Shopping Guide Osaka Port is located in the northeast of Osaka Bay. It is one of Japan's major ports. Together with Kobe Port, it forms the "Hanshin Port" and is an important logistics center in western Japan. The history of Osaka Port can be traced back to ancient times. It was called "Naniwazu". Since the Nara period (710-794), it has been the starting point for shipping between the Korean Peninsula and China. After the port opened in 1868, Osaka's industry and trade developed rapidly, and the port's ship traffic increased significantly, becoming one of Asia's important trading ports. After 1945, the port facilities were modernized several times. Since the 1990s, the Yumeshima container terminal was added. In 2024, the Tempozan Pier was renovated and became an important stop for international passenger ships, supporting the transportation of about 80 million tons of cargo each year, connecting about 600 ports in 140 countries and regions around the world. Osaka Port is divided into three major areas: North Port, Inner Port, and South Port. North Port is mainly for container logistics, while Inner Port has Tempozan Pier, which serves international passenger ships. Nanko is a multi-purpose stop for foreign trade ships and domestic ferries. There are tourist attractions around Tempozan Pier, such as the Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Osaka Aquarium (Kaiyukan). The aquarium displays the world's largest whale shark and has a touch pool for close contact with marine life. The Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 112.5 meters high and overlooks Osaka Bay, Kansai International Airport, and the Rokko Mountains. In winter, the weather is cold, so it is recommended to wear a thick coat. There are indoor rest areas and restaurants in the pier area for tourists to use. In terms of transportation, Osaka Port can be reached by public transportation. The nearest subway station to Tempozan Pier is "Osakako Station". From the center of Osaka, you can take the Osaka Metro Chuo Line to Osakako Station. The journey takes about 15 minutes and the fare is about 230 yen. Then it takes about 5 minutes to walk to the pier. If you depart from Kansai International Airport, you can take the JR Kansai-Airport Rapid Train to Osaka Station, which takes about 1 hour and costs about 1,200 yen, and then transfer to the subway Chuo Line to Osaka Port Station. You can also take the airport bus to Kaiyukan Station, which takes about 1 hour and costs about 1,550 yen. The pier is open all year round and is suitable for tourists planning to travel to Osaka. =========================== 📍 Address: Tempozan, Minato-ku, Osaka, Japan, 552-0022 🕰️ Opening hours: 24 hours a day all year round (pier attractions are adjusted according to facilities)