Shinkansen to Midosuji Subway Line at Shin-Osaka
How to change from the Shinkansen to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line at Shin-Osaka, for Umeda, Namba and Tennoji. Leave the Shinkansen gates on 3F and walk to the subway on 2F. Allow about 10 minutes.
The Midosuji Line station is on 2F, beside the JR station. Leave the Shinkansen through an exit gate on 3F, go down to 2F and follow the red Midosuji Line signs to the subway gates.
Allow about 10 minutes. Umeda is three stops south and Namba about 15 minutes away.
- Take trains heading south, towards Umeda, Namba and Tennoji.
- You leave JR and enter Osaka Metro gates. IC cards such as ICOCA and Suica work on both.
Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.
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Questions
How do I get to Namba from Shin-Osaka?
Take the Midosuji Line south from Shin-Osaka. Namba is about 15 minutes away with no change.
Can I use Suica on the Osaka subway?
Yes. Suica, PASMO and ICOCA all work on Osaka Metro.