Osaka hosts two first
round matches and one quarter final game. The Nagai Stadium has a capacity of
50,000 and will be the stage for Japan's last group match.
Getting to Nagai
Stadium:
Take the subway to Nagai Station (on the Midosuji Line -- direction Nakamozu), or by JR to
Nagai Station or Tsurugaoka Station (on the Hanwa Line).
Osaka
Tourism
Osaka is Japan's third largest
city with a population of around 2.5 million. Combined with the neighbouring cities of
Kyoto and Kobe, the region is Japan's alternative economic and cultural powerhouse; known
as Kansai.
Kyoto and Kobe are only
about 30 minutes away from Osaka, by train.
Osaka Loop Line:
Take time to discover Osaka by taking the Osaka Loop Line. Along this route, you'll find
many historic sites, parks, and busy shopping streets.
The Osaka Castle area is one of the must
visits.
Osaka Cuisine:
Many special foods not available in Tokyo can be found in Osaka. Among them are boxed
sushi, battera, steamed sushi, and other types of Osaka-style sushi.
Temples and Shrines:
As with most of Japan, Osaka has its own fair share of temples and shrines -- to help keep
you out of the bars.
Osaka
Transportation
Kansai International Airport:
Many of the world's major airlines fly into Kansai. Connections into Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe
are very swift.
Osaka City Hotels:
Hotels in the center of Osaka ina variety ofprice ranges with links to location maps.
Osaka
Resevations:
Selection of hotels in Osaka with online reservations. Sometimes it's best to be sure of
having a room and then look for something else when you're in the city.
Osaka Ryokans:
The Inns tend to be cheaper than the city hotels but there aren't always that many room
available.
