Morinomiya Station — Local services in Osaka

Morinomiya Station is a convenient and well-connected hub in Osaka, serving both JR West and Osaka Metro lines. It's an excellent starting point for visiting Osaka Castle, with a pleasant walk through the park leading to the castle.

The station is clean and easy to navigate, featuring clear bilingual signage. It connects to the Osaka Loop Line, Chūō Line, and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, making it accessible from various parts of the city. Notably, the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line platforms are equipped with half-height automatic platform gates and play a distinctive chime before doors close, adding a unique touch to...

Visiting Morinomiya Station was a smooth and convenient experience. The station is clean, well-maintained, and easy to navigate, making transfers between the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, and JR Osaka Loop Line hassle-free.

I appreciated the clear signage and accessibility features, which made moving around the station simple even during peak hours. The surrounding area is lively, with shops, cafes, and parks nearby, giving travelers plenty of options for a quick bite or a short stroll.

Overall, Morinomiya Station is an efficient and user-friendly...

遠くの駅からJRに乗って森ノ宮駅でモバイルSuicaで出ようとしたら、改札が通れませんでした。駅員に事情を説明してどこから来たか伝えたのに、「現金で払ってください」と言われました。現金は持っておらずモバイルSuicaしか使っていないと伝えたら、しぶしぶSuicaから引いてくれましたが、「次回は現金で払ってください」「遠くから来るときは券売機で切符を買ってください」と言われてしまいました。

モバイルSuicaを使う意味がなくなるような対応で、とてもがっかりしました。精算機もモバイルに対応していませんでした。 駅の設備やシステムは便利なのに、一部の職員の対応が非常に残念でした。

I exited at Morinomiya Station after riding JR from a far station using Mobile Suica, but the gate didn’t work. I told the station staff where I came from, but instead of assisting properly, he just said “pay in cash.” I explained I don’t carry cash and only use Mobile Suica. He reluctantly took the fare from Mobile Suica, but warned me that “this is the last time” and “next time, pay in cash or buy a ticket in advance from the vending machine.”

Isn't the whole point of Mobile Suica to avoid carrying cash or buying paper tickets? It was very frustrating and the staff’s attitude felt outdated and unhelpful. Even the fare adjustment machine didn’t accept Mobile Suica. It’s unfortunate that such a helpful station had staff with such poor...