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Japan · Osaka

Yao: how to get there and around

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Yao is a city of 273,213 people in Japan (Osaka), 13 m (43 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population273,213
Elevation13 m (43 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Tokyo (UTC+9 now)
CurrencyYen (JPY)
Dialling code+81
Driving sideLeft
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Postal codes3 codes, 636-0311 to 701-0398
Coordinates34.617, 135.6
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Daylight in Yao runs from about 9 h 53 min a day in late December to 14 h 32 min in late June (computed for 34.62° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Yao is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 34 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 39 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Yao?

Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Yao?

About 273,213 people live in Yao (GeoNames).

What time zone is Yao in?

Asia/Tokyo, currently UTC+9.

What currency is used in Yao?

The Yen (JPY). Traffic drives on the left.

Which cities are near Yao?

Tokyo (391 km), Yokohama (380 km), Osaka (12 km), Nagoya (135 km), Kawasaki (388 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.