
Palermo
Palermo · Italy · 38.12, 13.36
The capital of Sicily, a historic port where diverse civilizations have intersected. Arab-Norman cathedrals and churches, lively open-air markets, and Baroque architecture stand side by side. Sicily’s rich culinary traditions and street food are especially appealing to travelers.
Port highlights
Arancini (rice croquettes), panelle, cannoli, Sicilian-style seafood pasta, cassata
Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2001–2010 · Station: BOCCADIFALCO · about 4.3 km from port · elevation difference about 100 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 4, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.
Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; coffee and beer cost about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.
Prices in Palermo. · 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
About 25 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)
Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)