Getting around Osaka

Osaka city is roughly divided into two areas: Kita, centered around Umeda, and Minami, centered around Namba and Tennoji. No matter where you are in Osaka city, you can easily get from Kita to Minami and from Minami to Kita by taking the very convenient subway to see all parts of the city. The Osaka Loop Line runs in a circle around Osaka city, and it is also convenient for transferring to various private railways.

Osaka is a city of water. Instead of using trains, subways, or roads, try traveling by water bus, which runs on the rivers that flow leisurely through the city, and you'll surely have a new experience of discovering Osaka. There are also sightseeing taxis available. Osaka is a city with well-developed transportation. Travel conveniently and comfortably and enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Osaka City Bus

This is a route bus that runs within Osaka city.
With the exception of some routes, the flat fare for all sections is 210 yen.

Osaka City Bus

Water buses and cruises

Please check the opening hours and operating days.

Traveling by private or rental car

The Hanshin Expressway Loop Line is a convenient road for traveling around Osaka City. It spans most of the city's wards, making it easy to get anywhere. However, traffic in the city is heavy and can get congested. Please drive carefully. There are numerous parking lots from Umeda to Namba, but they are often full on weekends and holidays.

Parking Available

Car rental

Toyota Rent-a-Car

taxi

For information about tourist taxis, please click here.

Bicycle rental Katayamazu Onsen course

The flat terrain and well-paved roads make it a popular choice for Osaka residents, whether commuting to work, school, or going out for fun. Many Osakans cycle every day, and it's rare to find a city in Japan with such a large number of cyclists. From sharply dressed men in suits to mothers with small children on bikes, to middle-aged men and women out for a quick shopping trip, most Osakans affectionately refer to their bicycles as "chari," reflecting the Osakans' fondness for them.

Seeing Osaka locals happily going to work or shopping by bicycle will surely make you want to try cycling around the city of Osaka yourself. Osaka also has a wide selection of bicycle rental services. Nowadays, you can easily rent a bicycle in the city of Osaka. Why not join the local bicycle riders and explore the city of Osaka?

You can rent bicycles from UMEGLE at Grand Front Osaka, a new landmark in Kita. You can return the bicycle at any time 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy cycling with plenty of time to spare. HUBchari is a new bicycle rental service known as a community cycle. There are multiple rental locations called ports within Osaka city, and you do not have to return the bicycle to the same port where you rented it. Osaka is a city of bicycles where you can experience the charm of bicycles even more. Before you arrive in Osaka, be sure to check out Osaka Cycle Navi.

Kansai's entire route network

We have compiled information on all train lines in the Kansai region. We provide information on each railway company's line, as well as fares and travel times from terminal stations to major stations.