Full-size Cars in Osaka

Osaka International Airport is often referred to as Itami Airport, after the city, in the territory of which it is located. The airport was put into operation in 1939 and initially served both domestic and international flights. It was used as the United States Air Force base during World War II. The air terminal is classified as a first class regional airport, because it stopped handling international flights in 1994. The internal passenger traffic of the airport makes up approximately 14 million people a year. The airport encompasses two runways and a single passenger terminal that is divided into the North and South Terminals.

The air terminal is linked to the suburbs of Osaka by buses. The Chugoku Expressway, which makes it possible to quickly reach central Osaka by car, passes near the airport. There are three official taxi companies at Osaka International Airport. Their stand is situated in front of the Central Terminal.

In order to rent a vehicle at Osaka International Airport, you can take advantage of the services of one of the following five companies: Nippon Rent-A-Car, NISSAN rent a car, Toyota, ORIX Rent-A-Car, and Times Car RENTAL. Reservations can be made in advance or on the day of arrival. The information about the companies and their contact details can be found at the information desks. The above-listed companies provide a free shuttle service to the vehicle rental offices. Shuttles are arranged at the General Information desk at the airport. The information desks are stationed on level 2 in the central area of the terminal, in the arrival hall.

The leased cars are returned to the parking area of the car rental office. A free shuttle service is also provided from the rental car return location to the airport. The car pick-up and return location can be changed in accordance with the rental agreement.

The car rental facilities at Osaka International Airport are located at the following addresses: 1) Nippon Rent-A-Car: 1-9-10 Kuko, Ikeda-shi; 2) NISSAN rent a car: 3-4-8 Hotarugaike Higashimachi, Toyonaka; 3) Toyota: 1-24-10 Hotarugaikenishi-machi, Toyonaka-shi; 4) ORIX Rent-A-Car: 1-2-29 Hotarugaike-Nishimachi, Toyonaka; 5) Times Car RENTAL: 2-4-20, Seifuso, Toyonaka-shi. The offices are closed at night. The information on the work schedule of the car rental facilities can be obtained at the information desks. Read all...

The largest shopping center in town is Osaka World Trade Center located in a 55-story skyscraper. This is a place where you can buy stuff and have fun all day long. Apart from the stores, customers will find restaurants and cafes, entertainment centers, and viewing platforms. This shopping center is recommended to those who expected to bring beautiful kimonos or other national clothes from the trip. In souvenir shops, they cost much more than here.
Ladies traveling around Osaka should pay attention to stores selling products and fabrics made from natural silk. They offer equally attractive prices for chic stoles, blouses, and beautiful fabrics for sewing one's own clothes. Osaka is characterized by a rainy climate, so all kinds of umbrellas, raincoats, and waterproof bags are highly demanded among citizens. Some of these accessories are so funny that tourists willingly buy them as souvenirs.

In Osaka, one should pay attention to jewelry, which is also attractively priced here. You can find it both in large shopping centers and small jewelry workshops that can offer their customers truly exclusive products. Natural pearl jewelry and accessories are especially popular. If gold and silver are outside of the budget, you can always choose jewelry made of high-quality steel, which is also sold everywhere.
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