One of the main interchange stations in Osaka. 3 subway lines converge here, with also the Airport Express line from Kansai Airport. For a first time visitor who speaks no Japanese, it wasn't so daunting at all. There are sufficient English language signs along the way, and the subway lines are color coded for easy reference. And buying the train ticket is extremely easy once you figured it out. All you need to do, is to look up the chart to the destination and check the price. The higher price is for adult, and children pay half price. Just put in the cash into the machine (no need to press any other buttons), wait for the amount option to show up on screen, and just press the correct amount. The machine will give you the ticket with the correct change. No need to input which station, which line (took me a few minutes to figure that out). As long as you have paid the correct amount, you are good to go. So easy. The other option is to get the Unlimited Day ticket, which can be quite economical if you are travelling around a lot. Usually, if you plan to take more than 3 separate subway rides, then best to get the day ticket. Saves all the trouble to look up and buy tickets for each trip. Toilets are also...
Read moreNamba Station is one of Osaka’s busiest and most important transport hubs. It can feel overwhelming at first because of its sheer size and the number of train lines (JR, Nankai, Osaka Metro, Kintetsu) all converging here, but once you get the hang of it, it’s very convenient. The station is directly connected to major shopping areas like Namba Parks, Namba City, and Takashimaya, making it easy to explore both shopping and food spots without even going outside. Signage is mostly clear in English, but you may need extra time to find the right exit or platform since there are many. Trains are punctual and efficient as expected in Japan.
Overall, Namba Station is crowded and busy but also very well connected—perfect for travelers heading to attractions like Dotonbori, Kuromon Market, or even Kansai Airport via the...
Read moreVery good station. Subway.
Namba Station is a name shared by two railway stations in the Namba district of Chūō- ku, Osaka, Japan. One is owned by Nankai Electric Railway, while the other is by the Osaka ...
Opened: 1935
Operated by: Nankai Electric Railway; Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau
Connections: Bus stop; Taxi stand; Ōsaka Namba Station; JR Namba Station
Namba Station is a name shared by two railway stations in the Namba district of Chūō- ku, Osaka, Japan. One is owned by Nankai Electric Railway, while the other is by the Osaka ...
Opened: 1935
Operated by: Nankai Electric Railway; Osaka Municipal Transportation Bureau
Connections: Bus stop; Taxi stand; Ōsaka Namba Station; JR...
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