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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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Settsu
Osaka, Japan · Asia
About Settsu
Settsu works well as a base: 10 minutes from Kadoma, 27km from Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Settsu is in Osaka, Japan, with about 87,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Kadoma, about 5 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Settsu?
Within an hour or so of Settsu: Osaka Castle (12 km), Dotonbori (15 km), Jiyuken (15 km), Universal Studios Japan (19 km).
Are there any good drives near Settsu?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path, Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail and Uradome Coast.
Where is Settsu?
Settsu is in Osaka, Japan, about 5 km from Kadoma.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 87,456
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Osaka
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.7782, 135.5951
Emergency & Services
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 Settsu
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
15 km · about 30 min 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.
15 km · about 30 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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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest public aquariums in Osaka featuring a massive Pacific Ocean tank with whale sharks.
20 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Nara Deer Park
A vast public park home to over a thousand free-roaming sacred deer that bow for crackers from delighted visitors.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
A mesmerizing pathway through towering bamboo stalks in western Kyoto, creating one of Japan's most photographed natural scenes.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Settsu
3 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 32 kmPhilosopher's PathA peaceful stone-paved canal path lined with hundreds of cherry trees, connecting major temples in Kyoto's eastern hills.
- 53 kmMount YoshinoJapan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
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