Genoa
Genoa · Italy · 44.41, 8.92
An ancient city in northwestern Italy on the Ligurian Sea, with a proud history as a once-prosperous maritime republic. Known as the birthplace of Columbus, it has one of Europe's finest Old Towns, lavish palaces that are a World Heritage Site, and one of Europe's largest aquariums. A major base for Mediterranean cruises.
Port highlights
Genovese pesto (basil pesto), focaccia, trofie pasta, farinata
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: CAPE MELE · about 78.9 km from port · elevation difference about 216 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.
Prices in Genoa. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)
Getting there from Japan
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)
Itineraries calling here
Sources
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org
- Secondary sourceportsofgenoa.com
- Encyclopediaen.wikipedia.org (2)
Source: Wikipedia “Genoa”, “Port of Genoa” (CC BY-SA 4.0)