Map of Kyōbashi Station Osaka – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide
Kyōbashi Station is one of Osaka’s busiest railway and subway interchanges. The station connects JR West’s Osaka Loop, JR Tōzai and Gakkentoshi lines with the Keihan Main Line and Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
The wider station district is spread across several connected but separately operated station areas. JR and Keihan are close together, while the Osaka Metro platforms are farther southwest beneath the surrounding streets.
This map of Kyōbashi Station Osaka provides a location guide to the JR, Keihan and Osaka Metro areas, principal exits, transfer routes, shopping facilities and nearby attractions.
## Quick Answer
Kyōbashi Station is located northeast of central Osaka. Use the JR North Exit and Keihan Central Gate area for Keihan Mall, hotels and transfers between JR and Keihan. Use the southern side for Osaka Metro, COMS Garden and Osaka Business Park connections.
## Map of Kyōbashi Station Osaka
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
## Where Is Kyōbashi Station Located?
Kyōbashi Station is located across parts of Miyakojima and Jōtō wards in Osaka.
The station lies east of Osaka Station and north of Osaka Castle.
JR and Keihan occupy the central and northern station area around Keihan Mall and the principal shopping district.
The Osaka Metro station is southwest of the JR and Keihan platforms beneath National Route 1 and nearby streets.
The map marker identifies the JR North Exit and Keihan Central Gate area.
## Train and Subway Services
## JR Osaka Loop Line
The Osaka Loop Line circles central Osaka and connects Kyōbashi with several major transport districts.
### Towards Osaka and Umeda
Trains operate towards Sakuranomiya, Temma and Osaka Station.
Osaka Station serves the Umeda shopping, business and hotel district.
### Towards Osaka Castle and Tennōji
Trains in the opposite direction serve Osaka-jōkōen, Morinomiya, Tsuruhashi and Tennōji.
Some Loop Line trains continue onto other JR routes, so passengers should check the final destination.
## JR Tōzai Line
The JR Tōzai Line runs west from Kyōbashi through central Osaka.
Destinations include Osaka-Tenmangū, Kitashinchi, Shin-Fukushima and Amagasaki.
Kitashinchi is connected by underground passages with the Osaka and Umeda station district.
Many trains continue beyond Amagasaki onto other JR lines.
## Gakkentoshi Line
The Gakkentoshi Line, also known as the Katamachi Line, operates east from Kyōbashi.
Destinations include Shigino, Hanaten, Suminodō, Shijōnawate, Matsuiyamate and Kizu.
Many trains operate directly between the Gakkentoshi and JR Tōzai lines without requiring a change at Kyōbashi.
Passengers should check the final destination because through-running patterns vary.
## Keihan Main Line
Keihan services connect Kyōbashi with central Osaka, eastern Osaka and Kyoto.
### Towards Yodoyabashi and Nakanoshima
Westbound trains operate towards Temmabashi and either Yodoyabashi or Nakanoshima.
Passengers should check the destination because the route divides west of Kyōbashi.
### Towards Hirakata and Kyoto
Eastbound destinations include Moriguchishi, Neyagawashi, Hirakatashi, Chūshojima, Fushimi-Inari, Gion-Shijō, Sanjō and Demachiyanagi.
Limited Express, Rapid Express, Express and Local trains have different stopping patterns.
### Premium Car
Selected Keihan trains include a reserved-seat Premium Car.
A separate Premium Car ticket is required in addition to the ordinary fare.
## Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line
Kyōbashi is served by the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line as station N22.
### Towards Shinsaibashi and Taishō
Westbound destinations include Osaka Business Park, Morinomiya, Nagahoribashi, Shinsaibashi, Nishi-Nagahori, Dome-mae Chiyozaki and Taishō.
### Towards Kadomaminami
Eastbound destinations include Gamō-yonchōme, Imafuku-tsurumi, Yokozutsumi and Kadomaminami.
The subway station is separate from the JR and Keihan ticketed areas.
## Station Areas
### JR North Exit
The JR North Exit is useful for Keihan transfers, Keihan Mall, hotels and the northern shopping district.
The map marker identifies this general entrance area.
### JR Central Exit
The Central Exit serves the main JR concourse and surrounding shopping and restaurant streets.
It is also useful for routes towards the Osaka Metro station.
### JR South Exit
The South Exit serves streets south of the railway and walking routes towards Osaka Business Park.
### Keihan Central Gate
The Keihan Central Gate is one of the principal entrances to the elevated Keihan station.
It is convenient for JR transfers, Keihan Mall and Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande.
### Keihan Katamachi Gate
The Katamachi Gate serves the western side of the Keihan station and routes towards Osaka Business Park and the Osaka Metro station.
### Osaka Metro Entrances
Numbered subway entrances are distributed southwest of the JR and Keihan station areas.
Follow Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line signs carefully because the subway platforms are not directly beside every JR or Keihan gate.
## Station Facilities
• JR West, Keihan and Osaka Metro ticket machines
• Staffed ticket gates
• Reserved-seat and Premium Car ticket facilities
• Passenger information displays
• Elevators, escalators and stairways
• Accessible routes
• Toilets and accessible toilets
• Coin lockers
• Convenience stores
• Cafés and restaurants
• Keihan Mall
• Hotel and shopping facilities
• Local bus stops
• Taxi pickup areas
Accessibility routes vary between the JR, Keihan and Osaka Metro station areas.
## Transfers Between Lines
### JR to Keihan
Use the JR North Exit or another suitable northern gate and follow signs for Keihan Railway.
The stations use separate ticket gates but are close together.
Allow approximately five to ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer.
### JR to Osaka Metro
Leave the JR ticketed area and follow signs for the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
The subway station is southwest of the main JR platforms.
Allow approximately ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer.
### Keihan to Osaka Metro
Use the Keihan Katamachi or central side and follow subway signs.
The route involves leaving the Keihan ticketed area and walking through public station passages or surrounding streets.
Allow approximately ten minutes.
### Osaka Loop Line to JR Tōzai or Gakkentoshi Line
Follow JR platform signs inside the ticketed area.
The lines use different platform levels, so allow several minutes for the transfer.
### JR Tōzai Line to Gakkentoshi Line
Many trains continue directly through Kyōbashi.
Check whether the train continues to the required destination before leaving it.
## Transport Connections
### Osaka Station and Umeda
Take the Osaka Loop Line towards Sakuranomiya and Osaka Station.
The JR Tōzai Line also provides access to Kitashinchi beneath the wider Umeda district.
### Osaka Castle
Take the Osaka Loop Line one stop to Osaka-jōkōen for the eastern side of Osaka Castle Park.
Osaka Business Park and parts of the castle district can also be reached by subway or on foot.
### Shinsaibashi
The Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line provides direct services between Kyōbashi and Shinsaibashi.
### Tennōji
The Osaka Loop Line provides direct services between Kyōbashi and Tennōji.
### Kyoto
Keihan trains provide direct services towards central Kyoto stations including Gion-Shijō and Sanjō.
JR alternatives are available through Osaka Station or other interchanges.
### Yodoyabashi
Keihan services provide direct journeys between Kyōbashi and Yodoyabashi.
### Hirakatashi
Keihan provides frequent direct services between Kyōbashi and Hirakatashi.
### Local Buses and Taxis
Local buses and taxi facilities are available around several sides of the station.
Confirm the operator, route number and boarding location before travelling.
## Nearby Attractions
• Keihan Mall
• KiKi Kyōbashi
• COMS Garden
• Osaka Business Park
• Osaka Castle Park
• Osaka-jō Hall
• Fujita Museum
• Taiko-en former district
• Kyōbashi shopping and dining streets
• Theatre Brava former district
## Visitor Tips
Use the JR North Exit for Keihan transfers and Keihan Mall.
Use the Keihan Katamachi side or southern station area for Osaka Metro and Osaka Business Park.
Use the Osaka Loop Line for Osaka Station, Osaka Castle and Tennōji.
Use the JR Tōzai Line for Kitashinchi and Amagasaki.
Use the Gakkentoshi Line for eastern Osaka and destinations towards Kizu.
Use Keihan for Yodoyabashi, Hirakatashi and central Kyoto.
Use the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line for Osaka Business Park and Shinsaibashi.
Allow five to ten minutes when transferring between JR and Keihan.
Allow approximately ten minutes when transferring to or from Osaka Metro.
Check the Keihan destination because trains may operate towards Yodoyabashi or Nakanoshima.
Follow operator logos carefully because the station has several separate gate areas.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Where is Kyōbashi Station?
Kyōbashi Station is located northeast of central Osaka across Miyakojima and Jōtō wards.
### Which railway companies serve Kyōbashi?
The station is served by JR West, Keihan Railway and Osaka Metro.
### Which lines serve Kyōbashi Station?
Kyōbashi is served by the Osaka Loop, JR Tōzai and Gakkentoshi lines, the Keihan Main Line and the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
### Which exit is best for Keihan transfers?
The JR North Exit is generally convenient for the Keihan Central Gate.
### Which side is best for Osaka Metro?
Use the southern or Katamachi side and follow signs for the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
### Can passengers travel directly to Osaka Station?
Yes. The Osaka Loop Line provides direct services.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shinsaibashi?
Yes. The Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line provides direct subway services.
### Can passengers travel directly to Kyoto?
Yes. Keihan provides direct services towards several stations in central Kyoto.
### Can passengers travel directly to Osaka Castle?
Take the Osaka Loop Line to Osaka-jōkōen or use the subway to Osaka Business Park.
### Is Kyōbashi Station accessible?
Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between the JR, Keihan and Osaka Metro station areas.
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