Osaka Station City — Attraction in Osaka

Osaka Station, located within the shopping complex of Osaka Station City, is the biggest and busiest station in Western Japan.

Like its neighbour Kyoto station (29 mins train ride away), Osaka station offers plentiful facilities and services to tourists and locals. The station is well liked by people as a great recreation and entertainment haven.

The station itself has North Gate building and South Gate Building which are linked at ground floor by the station concourse. There are department stores, restaurants and many recreational facilities in both buildings. If you stay in nearby hotels, then you don’t need to venture out to any other area like Namba or Dontonbori for a huge and convenient shopping spree.

You can go between the two buildings via two bridges on 3rd floor and 5th floor respectively. If you are a train enthusiast, then go to these two bridges and watch the trains coming and going on the rail tracks below.

We spent a beautiful morning at the North Gate Building which is a 28 stories tall premises. Popular department stores like Lucua (my favourite store) and Isetan are located in this building. Shop till you faint. There are also a cinema, a fitness club and offices in this building complex as well.

First we went up to the Toki-no-hiroba Plaza on the 5th floor of Osaka Station City. There is a bridge, decorated with 2 large clocks: one is gold and the other is silver in color. If you can get some snack like spaghetti, pizza, lasagna etc from the Caffe Bar Del Sole here on 5th floor. From this floor you can also see the train tracks and platforms below.

We continued to visit the 10th floor of the North Gate Building. There we found a traditional Japanese style garden (called Yawaragi-no-niwa Garden; the meaning is peaceful garden). We saw many people enjoying the fresh air and warm sunlight peacefully whilst we were amused by the stunning city view calmly.

Then we continued our exploration by going up an outside staircase to the Kaze-no-hiroba Plaza on 11th floor. Kaze-no-hiroba means “garden of the wind”. The plaza is quite true to its name because it is a long and breezy garden. However this garden is famous for its multiple and colorful fragrant flowers. A lady gardener was carefully tending the flowers and plants while we were there. She was really really focus on tending of the gorgeous flowers (see photos). Many young kids were playing joyfully at the water feature garden next to the flowers garden.

There is a Tenku-no-noen Farm (heavenly plantation) located on 14th floor. It is a small rooftop farm 3 floors above the Kaze-no-hiroba Plaza. Well the name is really appropriate for this plantation! Why? Let me tell you. We would love to see the plantation, but we have to walk up an almost 70 degree angled long flight of stairs. When I looked up the long stairs I felt as if I were going up to heaven.😅😅I made 3 attempts but my legs went jelly and could not move so finally I gave up. For some unknown reasons, I felt the staircases were built in a scary straight angle (at least to me). I have climbed 12000 ft mountain in Tibet but it did not make me feel scary as I faced this only 3 floors high staircases. Unfortunately I chickened out after trying several attempts otherwise I would have taken some nice photos of the plantation to share with you here. All I know from my research is that a small vineyard and local vegetables herbs and fruits are planted in the plantation. Anyway I saw the same gardener from the 11th floor garden walked up elegantly and relaxingly up the “stairway to heaven” shortly after I quit walking up the stairs.

Last but not least let’s explore the South Gate Building. You can find Daimaru department store and Hotel Granvia and Taiyo-no-hiroba Plaza (plant of the sun).

I find that all the big train stations such as Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka stations have provided many great entertainment and recreational facilities for people to enjoy...

Osaka Station City is a bustling transportation hub and shopping complex located in the heart of Osaka. With its convenient location and diverse range of amenities, it serves as a gateway to the city and offers a variety of attractions for both locals and tourists alike.

First and foremost, the convenience of Osaka Station City cannot be overstated. As a major transportation hub, it provides easy access to trains, buses, and other modes of transportation, making it a convenient starting point for exploring Osaka and beyond.

Additionally, the shopping and dining options at Osaka Station City are plentiful and varied. From department stores and specialty shops to restaurants and cafes, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for souvenirs, fashion items, or delicious cuisine, you'll find it all within the complex.

The entertainment options at Osaka Station City are also noteworthy, with attractions such as the Osaka Ekimae Daiichi Building Observatory offering stunning views of the city skyline, and the Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) providing convenient access to Kansai International Airport.

Furthermore, Osaka Station City is well-maintained and clean, with modern facilities and amenities that cater to the needs of visitors. Whether you're in need of restrooms, ATMs, or information desks, you'll find everything you need readily available.

Overall, Osaka Station City is a dynamic and vibrant destination that offers a convenient and enjoyable experience for visitors. While it can get crowded during peak hours, the convenience, variety of offerings, and overall quality make it a worthwhile destination in...

I came specifically to see the Osaka Expo. Osaka is a beautiful city with lots of delicious food. I really like this city. However, on the night of April 11th, the staff at Osaka Station and a middle-aged Japanese woman left me with a very unpleasant impression.

On my way back to the hotel by subway, I lost my coin purse, which also contained my JR Pass. I approached a tall and slim male staff member near the ticket gate to ask if anyone had found a lost wallet. Since my Japanese isn't very good, I needed to use a translation app on my phone to explain the situation. While I was taking a bit of time to translate my explanation, a middle-aged Japanese woman suddenly cut in front of me. I didn’t appreciate such rude behavior.

When I finished the translation and was just about to ask the staff member if he had a moment to help me, the woman loudly said to me in English, “Stay away from me,” which made me feel very uncomfortable. I had always thought Japanese people were very polite, but this experience really changed my perception. I hope that proper facilities and services will be better prepared before hosting a world expo...