Map of Shin-Ōsaka Station – Shinkansen, Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide

Shin-Ōsaka Station is Osaka’s principal Shinkansen terminal and one of the most important long-distance railway interchanges in western Japan. The station connects the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen with JR West conventional trains and the Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line.

The station is located north of central Osaka rather than in the Umeda business district. Passengers travelling to Osaka Station, Umeda, Namba, Tennōji or other central districts generally continue by JR or Osaka Metro after arriving at Shin-Ōsaka.

This map of Shin-Ōsaka Station provides a location guide to the Shinkansen and conventional JR platforms, Osaka Metro station, principal exits, transfer gates, bus stops, taxi areas and nearby hotels.

## Quick Answer

Shin-Ōsaka Station is located in Yodogawa ward in northern Osaka. Use the South Exit for hotels, airport buses, taxis and the principal Shinkansen side, or the North Exit for office buildings and neighbourhoods north of the railway. Take the JR Kyoto Line to Osaka Station or the Midōsuji Line for Umeda, Namba and Tennōji.

## Map of Shin-Ōsaka Station

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

## Where Is Shin-Ōsaka Station Located?

Shin-Ōsaka Station is located in Nishinakajima in Yodogawa ward, Osaka, Japan.

The station stands north of the Yodo River and approximately three kilometres north of Osaka Station and Umeda.

The southern side contains hotels, office buildings, airport and highway bus stops, taxi areas and the most useful general access to the wider station complex.

The northern side serves business buildings, hotels and streets around Miyahara.

The Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line station is integrated beneath and beside the main railway complex.

The map marker identifies the South Exit station forecourt.

## Shinkansen and Train Services

## Tokaido Shinkansen

Shin-Ōsaka is the western terminal of the Tokaido Shinkansen operated by JR Central.

### Towards Kyoto, Nagoya and Tokyo

Eastbound Tokaido Shinkansen destinations include Kyoto, Nagoya, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Shin-Yokohama, Shinagawa and Tokyo Station.

Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama trains have different stopping patterns and journey times.

Nozomi services make the fewest stops, while Kodama trains stop at every Shinkansen station along their operating section.

Passengers should check the train name, departure time, platform and carriage number before entering the Shinkansen concourse.

### Through Services from Western Japan

Many trains arriving from the Sanyo Shinkansen continue beyond Shin-Ōsaka onto the Tokaido Shinkansen.

Through operation depends on the train and timetable.

Passengers remaining on a through train should confirm that their carriage and seat reservation remain valid beyond Shin-Ōsaka.

## Sanyo Shinkansen

JR West operates Sanyo Shinkansen services west from Shin-Ōsaka.

### Towards Shin-Kobe and Himeji

Westbound destinations include Shin-Kobe, Nishi-Akashi and Himeji.

Shin-Kobe provides access to central Kobe through the Kobe Municipal Subway.

### Towards Okayama and Hiroshima

Sanyo Shinkansen services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Okayama, Fukuyama, Hiroshima and other cities across western Honshu.

### Towards Hakata

Many trains continue through Yamaguchi Prefecture to Kokura and Hakata in Fukuoka.

Some services continue beyond Hakata onto the Kyushu Shinkansen.

### Kyushu Shinkansen Through Services

Selected trains operate directly from Shin-Ōsaka towards Kumamoto and Kagoshima-Chūō.

Mizuho and Sakura services generally operate as through trains between the Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen networks.

Train categories and stopping patterns vary.

### Shinkansen Train Categories

Shinkansen services using Shin-Ōsaka may include Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama, Mizuho and Sakura trains.

Passengers should verify the destination and stopping pattern because trains with different names may use the same platforms.

## JR Kyoto Line

The JR Kyoto Line provides conventional railway services between Shin-Ōsaka, Osaka, Kyoto and surrounding cities.

### Towards Osaka Station

Southbound services operate one stop to Osaka Station on eligible rapid and local trains.

Osaka Station serves the Umeda business, shopping and entertainment district.

Special Rapid, Rapid and Local trains have different stopping patterns beyond central Osaka.

### Towards Kyoto

Northbound and eastbound destinations include Ibaraki, Takatsuki and Kyoto.

Many trains continue beyond Kyoto onto the Biwako Line towards Ōtsu, Kusatsu, Hikone and Maibara.

### Towards Kobe and Himeji

Many southbound services continue beyond Osaka onto the JR Kobe Line.

Destinations may include Amagasaki, Sannomiya, Kobe, Akashi and Himeji.

Passengers should check whether the train is Local, Rapid or Special Rapid.

## Osaka Higashi Line

The Osaka Higashi Line serves Shin-Ōsaka and provides services through eastern Osaka.

### Towards Osaka Station

Selected services operate between Shin-Ōsaka and Osaka Station through the northern extension of the Osaka Higashi Line.

Passengers should check the displayed destination and platform because JR Kyoto Line trains also serve Osaka Station.

### Towards Eastern Osaka

Destinations include Minami-Suita, JR-Awaji, Shirokitakōendōri, JR-Noe, Hanaten, Takaida-Chūō and Kyūhōji.

### Through and Regional Services

Some services may continue beyond the principal Osaka Higashi Line section according to the timetable.

Check the destination display before boarding.

## Limited-Express Services

Several JR West limited-express trains use Shin-Ōsaka Station.

### Limited Express Haruka

Limited Express Haruka services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Kansai International Airport.

Depending on the service, trains may also call at Osaka and Tennōji.

A limited-express ticket or appropriate reservation is required in addition to the basic fare.

### Limited Express Kuroshio

Limited Express Kuroshio trains connect Shin-Ōsaka with destinations along the Kii Peninsula.

Destinations may include Tennōji, Hineno, Wakayama, Kainan, Shirahama, Kushimoto and Shingū.

### Limited Express Thunderbird Connections

Passengers travelling towards Fukui, Kanazawa and other Hokuriku destinations generally use a limited-express service to Tsuruga and transfer to the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

Current train names and transfer arrangements should be checked before travel.

### Other Limited-Express Services

Additional limited-express or seasonal trains may call at Shin-Ōsaka.

Services, destinations and platform assignments can change according to the timetable.

## Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line

Shin-Ōsaka is served by the Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line as station M13.

### Towards Umeda and Central Osaka

Southbound destinations include Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Nakatsu, Umeda, Yodoyabashi, Hommachi, Shinsaibashi, Namba and Tennōji.

The Midōsuji Line is generally the most convenient route from Shin-Ōsaka to central Osaka’s principal shopping and entertainment districts.

### Towards Namba

The Midōsuji Line provides a direct journey between Shin-Ōsaka and Namba.

Namba provides connections with Nankai, Kintetsu, Hanshin, JR and other Osaka Metro lines.

### Towards Tennōji and Nakamozu

Southbound trains continue beyond Namba towards Tennōji, Nagai and Nakamozu.

### Towards Minoh-kayano

Northbound trains operate towards Higashimikuni and Esaka.

Services continue beyond Esaka onto the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway towards Senri-Chūō and Minoh-kayano.

Passengers should check the destination because northbound trains continue beyond the Osaka Metro network.

## Station Areas

### South Exit

The South Exit is a principal street-level entrance serving the southern station forecourt.

It is convenient for hotels, airport and highway buses, taxis and streets south of the railway.

The map marker identifies this entrance area.

### North Exit

The North Exit serves office buildings, hotels and neighbourhoods north of Shin-Ōsaka Station.

It is useful for destinations around Miyahara and the northern business district.

### East Exit

The East Exit serves neighbourhoods east of the station and walking routes towards Higashi-Yodogawa.

It can be less convenient for central hotels and bus terminals than the principal southern side.

### Shinkansen Central Gate

The Shinkansen Central Gate is one of the principal entrances to the high-speed railway concourse.

It provides access to ticketing facilities, shops and Shinkansen platforms.

### Shinkansen South Gate

The Shinkansen South Gate provides access from the southern side of the station complex.

It is useful for passengers approaching from hotels, taxis and bus facilities south of the railway.

### Shinkansen Transfer Gates

Transfer gates connect Shinkansen and conventional JR ticketed areas.

Passengers using paper tickets should keep all required tickets available when passing through the gate.

### JR Central Gate

The conventional JR Central Gate serves the main station concourse and routes towards the JR Kyoto and Osaka Higashi lines.

### JR East Gate

The East Gate provides access to eastern station areas and conventional JR platforms.

The most convenient gate depends on the platform and destination.

### Osaka Metro North Gate

The northern subway gate serves streets and buildings on the north side of the railway complex.

### Osaka Metro Central Gate

The Central Gate provides access between the Midōsuji Line platforms and the main station-transfer area.

It is useful for connections with JR and Shinkansen services.

### Osaka Metro South Gate

The South Gate serves hotels, bus facilities and streets south of Shin-Ōsaka Station.

### Shinkansen Concourse

The elevated Shinkansen concourse contains ticket gates, waiting areas, food outlets, shops and passenger facilities.

Check the platform and carriage boarding position before proceeding upstairs.

### Conventional JR Platforms

The conventional JR platforms serve JR Kyoto Line, Osaka Higashi Line and limited-express services.

Platform assignments vary according to the train and destination.

### Midōsuji Line Platforms

The Midōsuji Line platforms are within the separately operated Osaka Metro station.

Passengers transferring from JR must pass through separate railway and subway ticket gates.

## Station Facilities

• JR Central and JR West ticket offices

• Shinkansen ticket machines

• Reserved-seat ticket machines

• Osaka Metro ticket machines and staffed gates

• Passenger information displays

• Shinkansen waiting areas

• Elevators, escalators and stairways

• Accessible routes through designated station areas

• Toilets and accessible toilets

• Baby-care facilities

• Coin lockers

• Luggage storage and delivery services

• Convenience stores

• Cafés and restaurants

• Food and souvenir shops

• Tourist and travel information

• Local, airport and highway bus services

• Taxi and private-hire pickup areas

• Car-rental facilities nearby

• Hotels around the station

• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas

Shin-Ōsaka is a large multi-level station operated by JR Central, JR West and Osaka Metro. Elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary by operator, platform and gate.

## Transfers Between Lines

### Tokaido Shinkansen to Sanyo Shinkansen

Many trains continue directly between the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen.

Passengers changing trains should follow the departure displays and remain within the Shinkansen ticketed area when appropriate.

Confirm the platform, train name and carriage number before boarding.

### Shinkansen to Conventional JR Lines

Follow signs for the JR transfer gates.

Keep the Shinkansen ticket and basic-fare ticket available when using paper tickets.

Allow at least ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer and longer when carrying luggage.

### Shinkansen to Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line

Follow signs for Osaka Metro and the red Midōsuji Line.

Passengers must leave the Shinkansen or JR ticketed area and enter the separately operated subway station.

Allow approximately ten to fifteen minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.

### JR Kyoto Line to Osaka Higashi Line

Follow JR platform signs and live departure displays.

The transfer remains inside the conventional JR ticketed area but may require movement between platforms.

### JR to Osaka Metro

Leave the JR ticketed area and follow signs for Osaka Metro.

Check the direction before entering the platform: southbound for Umeda, Namba and Tennōji or northbound for Esaka and Minoh-kayano.

### Shinkansen to Osaka Station

Take a conventional JR Kyoto Line train from Shin-Ōsaka to Osaka Station.

This is generally the fastest railway route to the Osaka and Umeda district.

### Shinkansen to Namba

Follow signs for the Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line and take a southbound train directly to Namba.

### Shinkansen to Tennōji

Use the Midōsuji Line for a direct subway journey or take an eligible JR limited-express or connecting service.

The best route depends on the departure time and ticket being used.

## Transport Connections

### Osaka Station and Umeda

JR Kyoto Line trains provide frequent direct services from Shin-Ōsaka to Osaka Station.

The Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line also provides direct services to Umeda.

JR is generally faster for Osaka Station, while the subway may be more convenient for destinations directly above the Umeda subway complex.

### Namba

The Midōsuji Line provides direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Namba.

Use Namba for Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi connections, Nankai airport trains and the southern entertainment district.

### Tennōji

The Midōsuji Line provides a direct service between Shin-Ōsaka and Tennōji.

Selected JR limited-express services also stop at both stations.

### Kansai International Airport

Limited Express Haruka trains provide direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Kansai International Airport.

Airport limousine buses may also depart from designated stops around the station.

### Osaka Itami Airport

Airport limousine buses operate between Shin-Ōsaka and Osaka Itami Airport according to the timetable.

Rail alternatives generally require transfers involving Osaka Metro, Hankyu Railway or the Osaka Monorail.

### Kyoto

Tokaido Shinkansen and JR Kyoto Line services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Kyoto.

The Shinkansen is faster, while conventional JR trains may be more economical and convenient for some tickets.

### Kobe

Sanyo Shinkansen services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Shin-Kobe.

Conventional JR services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Sannomiya and central Kobe.

### Hiroshima

Sanyo Shinkansen trains provide direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Hiroshima.

### Tokyo

Tokaido Shinkansen services provide direct journeys between Shin-Ōsaka and Tokyo, Shinagawa and Shin-Yokohama.

### Local Buses

Local buses operate from stops around Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Routes serve nearby parts of Yodogawa and Higashiyodogawa wards.

### Highway Buses

Highway and overnight buses depart from designated stops around the station district.

The exact terminal or roadside stop depends on the operator and destination.

### Taxis

Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available around several station exits.

The South Exit is a useful general taxi orientation point.

### Walking

Most major Osaka visitor attractions are not within walking distance of Shin-Ōsaka.

The immediate district primarily contains hotels, offices, restaurants and transport facilities.

## Nearby Attractions

• Shin-Ōsaka station shopping and dining facilities

• Yodogawa riverside

• Nishinakajima restaurant district

• Higashiyodogawa neighbourhood

• Water Service Memorial Museum

• Sainoki Shrine

• Osaka Museum of Housing and Living connections

• Umeda shopping district

• Osaka Castle connections

• Dotonbori connections

• Universal Studios Japan connections

• Expo ’70 Commemorative Park connections

## Visitor Tips

Do not confuse Shin-Ōsaka Station with Osaka Station.

Use Shin-Ōsaka for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen.

Use Osaka Station and Umeda for central Osaka’s principal shopping and business district.

Take the JR Kyoto Line for the fastest general journey to Osaka Station.

Take the Midōsuji Line for direct travel to Umeda, Hommachi, Shinsaibashi, Namba and Tennōji.

Use the South Exit for airport buses, taxis and many nearby hotels.

Allow at least ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between Shinkansen and conventional JR trains.

Allow ten to fifteen minutes when transferring between Shinkansen and Osaka Metro.

Check whether your Shinkansen is a Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama, Mizuho or Sakura service.

Confirm whether a westbound Shinkansen terminates at Shin-Ōsaka or continues towards Hiroshima, Hakata or Kyushu.

Check whether a conventional JR train is Local, Rapid or Special Rapid.

Check the destination of northbound Midōsuji Line trains because services continue beyond Esaka onto the Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway.

Follow operator logos, line colours and destination displays rather than relying only on platform numbers.

Keep your tickets or transport card available because JR and Osaka Metro use separate ticket gates.

Confirm the correct airport-bus stop before travelling because several bus facilities are distributed around the station.

Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.

Allow extra time during weekends, public holidays and major domestic travel periods.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where is Shin-Ōsaka Station?

Shin-Ōsaka Station is located in Yodogawa ward in northern Osaka.

### Is Shin-Ōsaka the same as Osaka Station?

No. Shin-Ōsaka is Osaka’s principal Shinkansen station, while Osaka Station serves the central Umeda district.

### Which railway companies serve Shin-Ōsaka?

The station is served by JR Central, JR West and Osaka Metro.

### Which Shinkansen lines serve Shin-Ōsaka?

Shin-Ōsaka is served by the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, with selected trains continuing onto the Kyushu Shinkansen.

### Which conventional JR lines serve Shin-Ōsaka?

The principal conventional routes are the JR Kyoto Line and Osaka Higashi Line, together with several limited-express services.

### Which subway line serves Shin-Ōsaka?

The Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line serves Shin-Ōsaka as station M13.

### Which exit should passengers use for hotels and taxis?

The South Exit is a useful general entrance for hotels, taxis and bus facilities south of the railway.

### Can passengers travel directly to Osaka Station?

Yes. JR Kyoto Line trains provide frequent direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Osaka Station.

### Can passengers travel directly to Umeda?

Yes. The Midōsuji Line provides direct services to Umeda, while JR trains travel to the adjoining Osaka Station district.

### Can passengers travel directly to Namba?

Yes. The Osaka Metro Midōsuji Line provides direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Namba.

### Can passengers travel directly to Tennōji?

Yes. The Midōsuji Line provides direct services between Shin-Ōsaka and Tennōji.

### Can passengers travel directly to Kansai International Airport?

Yes. Limited Express Haruka trains connect Shin-Ōsaka with Kansai International Airport.

### Can passengers travel directly to Kyoto?

Yes. Tokaido Shinkansen and conventional JR services connect Shin-Ōsaka with Kyoto.

### Can passengers travel directly to Tokyo?

Yes. Tokaido Shinkansen services connect Shin-Ōsaka directly with Tokyo and Shinagawa.

### Can passengers travel directly to Hiroshima?

Yes. Sanyo Shinkansen services connect Shin-Ōsaka directly with Hiroshima.

### Is Shin-Ōsaka Station accessible?

Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements vary between JR Central, JR West and Osaka Metro areas. Check the official operator map for the specific platform, gate and transfer route before travelling.

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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, entrances, platform assignments, elevator availability, railway services, Shinkansen operations, transfer routes, bus terminals and airport connections may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. Shin-Ōsaka Station is a large multi-level interchange operated by JR Central, JR West and Osaka Metro. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator, train and platform before travelling.