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Osaka travel precautions and detailed guide 2017

Osaka is located in Japan. It is an international metropolis. It has very strong industrial manufacturing capabilities. It is also an economically developed city. It is also a tourist city with beautiful scenery. Everyone can travel happily in Osaka , let me share with you Osaka 2017 travel precautions and detailed strategies.

1. Various transportation cards: There are only a few types of transportation cards for Osaka travel, Osaka Amazing Card, Kansai Amazing Card, Suica (Watermelon Card) and ICOCA. So what are these cards? What's the difference? Picture 1, Picture 2

(1) Osaka Amazing Pass: Friends who have read the first episode should know that at the beginning of the guide, I introduced the one-, two- and three-day passes launched by Tokyo Metro specifically for tourists. Coupons, and Osaka Metro also has this kind of card that is convenient for foreign tourists to travel. It is the Osaka Amazing Card! This card allows unlimited rides on most subways in Osaka within a specified time. Compared with the 1500_72-hour card launched by Tokyo Metro, the usage time and price of the Osaka Free Pass are also different. It is divided into two types: 1-day pass (2500_) and 2-day pass (3300_). At the same time, the usage time Unlike the Tokyo Metro, which counts 24 hours, 48 ??hours and 72 hours from the first time the card is swiped into the station, the timing method of the Osaka Amazing Card is one day from the departure to the last train on the day of use. Therefore, friends who buy the Osaka Amazing Card, Please be sure to plan your travel route appropriately and maximize your use! So, which subways can be used?

In fact, it is very simple. Download the "Japan Metro" App, switch to the Kansai Subway map in the upper left corner of the app, and look at the icons of the line map on the left. Those marked with letters can be used, such as Midosuji Line M , Chuo Line C, but private railway lines and JR lines without letter marks are not allowed. "This description only applies to 2-day passes. The 1-day pass can not only ride on the subway with the letter logo, but also can be used on five private railway lines: Hankyu Railway, Nankai Railway, Keihan Railway, Hanshin Railway and Kinki Nippon Railway."

However, from a price point of view, the Osaka Amazing Card is much more expensive than the Japanese subway one-, two-, and three-day passes. However, the Osaka Amazing Card is more than just a ride card. Using this card can provide discounts or It is free to visit and play 48 attractions and recreational facilities in Osaka, basically covering the castle tower (free), Tsutenkaku (free), Umeten Blue Sky Building Sky Garden Observation Deck (free), Dotonbori Water Sightseeing Boat (free), Popular attractions such as Aquarium Aquarium (100_ discount) and Legoland Discovery Center (600_ discount for adults, 100_ discount for children). For more discounts and free venues, please refer to the Chinese official website of Osaka Amazing Pass.

(2) Kansai Free Pass: It is also limited to tourists holding foreign passports. From a price point of view, the Kansai Free Pass is slightly more expensive, with a 2-day pass (adult 4000_/child 2000_ ) and 3-day passes (adults 5200_/children 2600_), but unlike the Osaka Free Pass, which can only be used within Osaka city, the Kansai Free Pass can be used freely to Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Mount Hiei, Himeji, and Wakayama Since the trains and buses in Nara, Koyasan and other places cover many lines, excluding JR and some road sections, please refer to the Chinese official website of the Kansai Amazing Card for details. Therefore, tourists whose travel routes include Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and other places can choose to purchase the card.

In addition, unlike any of the cards mentioned above, although this card is also calculated based on the first and last bus time, it can be used non-consecutively within the validity period. For example, a 3-day card can be used at any time within a week. Choose three days to use. Not only that, using this card can enjoy discounts at 350 tourist facilities along the route. "It's a discount, not free!"

P.S. Osaka Free Pass and Kansai Free Pass purchase address: Kansai Airport, Shinsaibashi, Namba and other tourist information service centers (internal offices)

(3) Suica ( Suica Card) and ICOCA: Commonly used transportation cards in Kanto and Kansai, Japanese citizens rely on them to travel. The only difference between the two cards is that the issuing companies are different, so the locations for selling and returning the cards are also different. Suica is issued by JR East It is issued in Japan, so the card can only be sold and refunded in East Japan areas such as Tokyo, while ICOCA is issued by JR West Japan, so the card can only be sold and refunded in Osaka and other West Japan areas.

However, there is no difference in the use of these two cards whether you are traveling from Higashi to Hande or from Han to Higashi. Both cards can be used to take subways and trains in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and other places. Not only that, buses, unlike domestic transportation cards, can also be used for shopping at various convenience stores, and card sales and recharge can be completed by self-service at the automatic ticket vending machines in various subway stations. The first purchase requires a payment of 2000_ (including Stored value 1500_ and card deposit 500_), while the maximum stored value amount of a single card is 20000_.

However, I don’t recommend canceling the card because you need to pay a certain amount of handling fees to cancel the card. At the same time, the validity period of the card is ten years based on the last use. Therefore, if you have plans to travel to Japan in the future, Everyone can continue to use it.

"Children under six years old can ride for free, but please bring your passport with you for inspection!"

P.S. There are two subway lines from Kansai Airport to the city. Nankai Main Line and Nankai Limited Express. These two trains are different in appearance and fare. Taking the train from Kansai Airport to Namba Station as an example, Nankai Limited Express is 500_ more expensive than Nankai Main Line, and the time is only 10 seconds faster. Minutes, therefore, the cool appearance is only suitable for posting on Moments. Figure 3

2. Network: In this era of the Internet, it is inevitable to check map navigation, chat on WeChat, send a circle of friends, etc. when going abroad. However, for the three major domestic The international roaming charges of operators are really ridiculously expensive. Therefore, when traveling to Japan, you will use a portable Wi-Fi or Internet card.

(1) Portable Wi-Fi: A device similar to the size of a power bank. Its function is naturally to emit Wi-Fi signals. On Taobao, the rental price of portable Wi-Fi starts from 5 yuan. ~10 yuan/day. At the same time, a deposit of 500 yuan is required. The pickup method is self-pickup at domestic airports/Japanese airports or mailing. The advantage is that multiple devices such as mobile phones and tablets can be connected to the Internet at the same time, which is suitable for multiple users. When people travel at the same time, they only need to rent a portable Wi-Fi. The disadvantage is that multiple people need to be bound together and cannot move alone, such as going to the toilet or going to a smoking spot to smoke. In addition, its weight and size are similar to a power bank. It is not easy to carry. At the same time, in order to ensure normal Internet access, it may need to be charged every day.

(2) Internet card: Just like our mobile phone SIM card, it is inserted into the mobile phone and used, but generally it only has the function of surfing the Internet and does not have the function of making calls. Judging from Taobao, the price range is relatively large. The main difference lies in the number of days of use, 3G/4G network speed and traffic. In addition, the current network card size is generally three-in-one. Therefore, in terms of size, it can be compatible with all the cards on the market. cell phone. So, how to choose?

A. Choose based on the actual number of days you are traveling. If you need to use the Internet for the entire journey, it is recommended to choose 1 to 2 more days to avoid flight delays caused by bad weather or emergencies. I am stranded in Japan and cannot access the Internet because the number of days on the Internet card has exceeded;

B. Regarding the choice of 3G/4G network speed, you don’t need to worry too much about this. In Japan, no matter which network speed is different, there is no difference. There are many, which can basically meet the needs of normal map navigation, online information search and WeChat chat;

C. Regarding the choice of traffic volume, it will generally be divided into how many gigabytes of 4G network speed traffic, and the traffic will be used up. After that, it will automatically switch to 3G network speed with unlimited traffic. In addition, there will also be 4G network speed packages with unlimited traffic to choose from. Of course, the difference is just the price;

D. When using the Internet card, There are two different differences, one is plug-and-play, and the other is that a plug-in needs to be installed in the mobile phone in advance, but it is best to install this plug-in at the moment of boarding the plane in China, otherwise, installing it too early will It will affect the Internet access of domestic SIM cards. If you have already arrived in Japan and you forget to install it, of course you will not be able to access the Internet. Therefore, it is recommended to buy a plug-and-play model. The price difference between the two is only 5 to 10 yuan. between.

To sum up: choose the appropriate number of days + the minimum 4G network speed + unlimited 3G network speed + plug and play

P.S. Whether it is portable Wi- Fi is also an Internet card. According to the operator's "fairness principle", traffic usage is monitored in real time. For long-term video viewing and large-traffic downloads, the operator may slow down or even block it! ! ! In addition, since portable Wi-Fi and Internet cards can only be used in Japan, please be sure to test them as soon as possible. If you have any problems, please contact customer service in time.

3. Daily payment methods in Osaka: In Osaka, major duty-free shops and shopping malls now not only support debit and credit cards such as UnionPay, VISA, MasterCard and JCB, but also Alipay and WeChat payment, and even You can find Alipay advertisements in every corner of Osaka.

Of course, small shops such as izakayas and ramen restaurants can generally only use Japanese yen cash for payment. Therefore, it is necessary to exchange some Japanese yen appropriately before going abroad. I recommend going to attract investment Bank exchange, no appointment required, no handling fee, exchange at any time. According to my personal situation, two people exchange almost 50,000 to 60,000 yen each time. If you can swipe cards or Alipay, you can use it. If you can't use cash, I usually use it. After daily meals, convenience stores, recharging Suica and buying some small things, the remaining money can be used for shopping at the airport duty-free shop, or there are a large number of gashapon machines at Kansai Airport, which can be used as souvenirs for family and friends. Figure 4

4. Denden Street: Akihabara in Osaka, a holy place for otakus! Whether it's an electronics store, a maid shop, a game store, a model shop or an AV shop, you can find everything here. Take the _Suji Line to Ebisucho Station, find the Sofmap building, face it, and go to the right. In addition, let’s focus on the Animate Building on Denden Street. In this entire building, you can buy all kinds of Japanese novels, game magazines, figures, models, anime, etc., and of course Ero comics.

Figure 5

5. CosmeStore: Anyone who has purchased Japanese cosmetics must have heard of the Cosme Awards. It is a ranking of cosmetics selected by consumers and is the most authoritative ranking of beauty cosmetics in Japan. One of the list. This CosmeStore is the only official store in Osaka, where you can buy all the cosmetics or skin care products you want. Of course, it is not ruled out that some products may be out of stock.

Address: 1-8-19 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City. Next to the store is Starbucks and opposite is Kandoraku. Figure 6

6. On Dotonbori, there is a restaurant that claims to be "the second most delicious pineapple bun in the world", priced at 400 yen each, and each pineapple bun is freshly baked and made, with a fragrant aroma. A large piece of creamy ice cream is sandwiched in the middle. The piping hot bread and the cold ice cream are really a combination of ice and fire! Figure 7

7. Recommended map navigation software: Commonly used map viewing and navigation software in Japan include Google Maps, Transfer Information and Japan Subway.

(1) Google Maps: Map navigation software used by people all over the world, similar to Baidu Maps and Amap. The software has a full Chinese interface and can plan routes and check departure times. In addition, it also It can recommend a variety of walking + riding options based on the searched departure and arrival locations, and list the time and price. Not only that, the search results also list whether there are any abnormalities in the trains in the riding plan, such as delays and accidents. However, Google Maps cannot be used normally in China. If you want to use it, you must install a VPN.

(2) Transfer plan: transfer plan planning software that can be used in China, but the software only supports querying the ride plan between stations, and lists the time and price, and does not have navigation Function, at the same time, the software language is Japanese. For some people, some station names or train names that are all in Japanese will cause some trouble.

(3) Japanese subway: full Chinese interface, no ads, and the software contains two subway maps of Tokyo and Kansai, which can be switched freely, and also supports querying the boarding plan between stations and List the time and price, and you can also check the first and last train times. However, like the transfer case, it can be used normally in China, but it does not have the navigation function.

To sum up: In China, you can use the Transfer Plan and Japan Metro apps to plan routes and organize strategies before traveling, but in Japan, Google Maps is enough.

8. Hydrogen Balloon Travel: An app that I highly recommend. Its main function is to plan travel routes. People often ask travel experts what other attractions I need to add to my itinerary. ? All of this can be easily accomplished in the software by copying other people's itineraries and adding them to your own. In addition, the software also supports one-click sorting of created itinerary routes to avoid taking the wrong path. At the same time, it also supports You can set the number of travel days, optimize the route based on the number of days, and complete your itinerary more efficiently, so that everyone can easily become a travel expert! Figure 8, Figure 9

9. Youdao Translator: When traveling to Japan, due to the language barrier and the Japanese pronunciation of English is very strange, it is impossible to communicate normally, so there is a great need for an easy-to-use and functional device. Powerful translation software, Youdao Translator is such a good software! It not only supports basic Chinese and Japanese "text translation"; at the same time, for many elderly people who are not good at using input methods, it also has a "voice translation" function. Just speak Chinese and you can get Japanese text translation immediately. Avoid the inconvenience of typing; not only that, in order to communicate with others more efficiently, you can choose "Conversation Translation", press and hold "Chinese" and speak, let go and hear Japanese voice immediately. Similarly, press and hold "Japan_" and speak, Let go and hear the Chinese voice immediately, making communication completely barrier-free; finally, you can also use the "photo translation" method to identify Japanese characters on Japanese menus or product packaging.