Tempozan - Osaka Cruise Terminal — Attraction in Osaka

NCL Spirit port of call Nov 20 2024. One of the most conveniently located port in the itinerary - without leaving the Tampozan area you have one of Japan's best aquariums and an impressive ferris wheel. The Expo 2025 venue is just one subway station away.

There was a bit waiting for the customs clearance in the first hour upon arrival, but it was not particularly long.

The metro line is about 8 minute walk (add a Suica card to your iPhone instead of lining up for a ticket) and from there you can reach Nara or Kyoto in just over an hour. Our trip to Nara was particularly easy as it only involved a same-station transfer.

All in all a very...

Best terminal for services we've ever been to. A mall type area as well as giant ferris wheel are literally steps away. The mall has 30 or so small shop restaurants as well as other shopping available.

When we docked it was evening and they had a band playing music to welcome us, it appeared like it might have been a high school band. Also a lot of locals watching us arrive. Very nice, I've experienced this before, but always in...

Our cruise ship docked in this port and it’s got several points of interest nearby that are walking distance. There’s a large Ferris wheel , the Osaka aquarium and nearby train station as well as restaurants. They are all walking distance from the port. They even have a welcome and farewell celebrations as our cruise ship arrives...