Is Osaka Namba station same as Namba station?
Is Osaka Namba station same as Namba station? Namba Station is made up of six different stations: the Nankai line's Namba Station, the Kintetsu-Hanshin line's Osaka-Namba Station, the Osaka Metro Midosuji line, Sennichimae Line, and Yotsubashi line's Namba Stations, and the JR line's Namba Station.
What trains are not allowed on JR Pass?
The JAPAN RAIL PASS is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on ?NOZOMI? and ?MIZUHO? trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines. (The pass holders must take ?HIKARI,? ?SAKURA,? ?KODAMA,? or ?TSUBAME? trains.)
Can I use Suica in Osaka?
You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Osaka. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica in other parts of Japan as well. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR stations in Osaka.
Where can I board a bullet train in Osaka?
If you are planning to travel by train from Osaka, you will need either Osaka Station or Shin-Osaka Station to start your journey. The first station is the biggest train hub in the city. The second is the only station in Osaka serving the Shinkansen trains (as well as some regional lines).
Which is the most convenient train station in Osaka?
Osaka Metro has three stations: Midosuji Line Umeda Station, Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station, and Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Station, and each location is slightly different. Midosuji Line Umeda Station is the closest to JR Osaka Station and probably the most convenient station.
Which station is best to stay near in Osaka?
Kita tops the list as the best place to stay in Osaka. It ticks all the boxes. Kita is Osaka's most important transport hub and four train lines converge here (the JR Line and three private lines: Hankyu, Keihan and Hanshin).
Which is better Namba or Umeda?
Umeda is a more modern area and has better links to cities outside of Osaka, such as Kyoto, Kobe, Wakayama, and Kanazawa. Namba, on the other hand, is a long-established area in Osaka with more history, and it also has the advantage of colorful nightlife, and access to both traditional and modern entertainment.
Do I need JR Pass in Osaka?
Other than the Osaka Loop Line, or going to the airport, there is not that much use for any kind of JR pass in Osaka city. The main JR stations that a visitor might use in Osaka city are at USJ, Osaka station (to Kyoto/Kobe/Himeji/KIX), Tennoji (to KIX), and Shin-Osaka (for Shinkansen trains).
Can you see Osaka in one day?
One day is enough to get a good taste of Osaka. Stay in a place like Kita, Central Osaka or Minami to save time. The must-see attractions in Osaka are Osaka Castle, the Kita District and the Minami District. This itinerary covers all three.
What is the difference between Osaka Station and Shin-Osaka Station?
Shin-Osaka is the station where the shinkansen stops. Osaka Station is the main hub for all local commuter trains and subways. These two stations are four kilometers apart. Adding to the confusion, Umeda Station is right next door to Osaka Station and is where all the other train companies' trains stop.
How many days in Osaka is enough?
It's known for having some of the best food in Japan and it offers plenty to do for first-time visitors. If it's your first trip and you don't have a lot of time, then I'd say that 3 days in Osaka is ideal. It'll give you enough time to see the city's top attractions without feeling rushed.