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Dotonbori
Osaka's dazzling neon-lit entertainment and street food district along the Dotonbori canal, famed for its giant animated signs.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Fujiidera
Osaka, Japan · Asia
About Fujiidera
Fujiidera works well as a base: 10 minutes from Matsubara, 15km from Osaka Castle.
Fujiidera is in Osaka, Japan, with about 64,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Matsubara, about 4 km away.
Fujiidera (藤井寺市, Fujiidera-shi) is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 January 2022, the city had an estimated population of 63,446 in 29501 households and a population density of 7100 persons per km². The total area of the city is 8.89 square kilometres (3.43 sq mi).
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What is there to see near Fujiidera?
Within an hour or so of Fujiidera: Dotonbori (14 km), Jiyuken (14 km), Osaka Castle (15 km), Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (18 km).
Are there any good drives near Fujiidera?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Fujiidera?
Fujiidera is in Osaka, Japan, about 4 km from Matsubara.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 63,688
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Osaka
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.5676, 135.5974
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Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Fujiidera
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Jiyuken
An Osaka institution open since 1910, serving meishi curry with the rice already mixed through the sauce and a raw egg on top, to be stirred in with Worcestershire sauce.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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Osaka Castle
A Japanese castle that played a major role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century, set among sprawling urban parklands.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Universal Studios Japan
Osaka's blockbuster theme park featuring world-class rides, the Wizarding World, and Super Nintendo World.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Nara Deer Park
A vast public park home to over a thousand free-roaming sacred deer that bow for crackers from delighted visitors.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Todai-ji Temple
Home to the world's largest bronze Buddha statue, housed within one of the largest wooden buildings ever constructed.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Yoshino
Japan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Fujiidera
- 34 kmMount YoshinoJapan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
- 53 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
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