Umeda & Osaka Station
A transport hub around JR Osaka Station, handy for Kyoto, Kobe and the Shinkansen.
Osaka's largest terminal, where JR Osaka Station meets the Umeda stations of Osaka Metro, Hankyu and Hanshin. Department stores, underground malls and complexes such as Grand Green Osaka are all here.
Good for
Good points
- One stop on JR to Shin-Osaka Station (Shinkansen)
- An easy base for day trips around Kansai, such as Kyoto and Kobe
- Underground malls make it easy to get around on rainy days, with many restaurants and shops
Things to keep in mind
- The station and underground malls are complex and easy to get lost in. Check the exit nearest your stay in advance
- You will need to take the train to Dotonbori, Namba or Tennoji
Nearby sights
Places to stay
Hotels
- Toyoko Inn Umeda Nakatsu No.1Placeholder image
Toyoko Inn Umeda Nakatsu No.1
A Toyoko Inn business hotel, about 1 min on foot from Nakatsu Station (per the official site).
Address 〒531-0072 大阪府大阪市北区豊崎3-20-4
Nearest stations
- Nakatsu Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
Exit 4 / approx. 1 min walk
Walking times are estimates from official sites and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
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- Toyoko Inn Umeda Nakatsu No.2Placeholder image
Toyoko Inn Umeda Nakatsu No.2
A Toyoko Inn business hotel, about 6 min on foot from Nakatsu Station (per the official site).
Address 〒531-0072 大阪府大阪市北区豊崎4-12-13
Nearest stations
- Nakatsu Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
Exit 1 / approx. 6 min walk
Walking times are estimates from official sites and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
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- DEL style Osaka Shin-Umeda by Daiwa Roynet HotelPlaceholder image
DEL style Osaka Shin-Umeda by Daiwa Roynet Hotel
A Daiwa Roynet Hotel business hotel, about 7 min on foot from Fukushima Station (per the official site).
Address 〒553-0003 大阪府大阪市福島区福島6-16-1
Nearest stations
- Fukushima Station (JR Osaka Loop Line)
approx. 7 min walk - Osaka / Umeda Station (JR, Osaka Metro, Hankyu, Hanshin)
Sakurabashi Exit / approx. 10 min walk
Walking times are estimates from official sites and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
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Prices, availability and ratings change, so we do not list them. Check the official or booking site.
Sightseeing in this area
Where to stay, by area
- Namba & ShinsaibashiStay in the heart of Minami, steps from Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.
- Shin-OsakaThe Shinkansen station area — handy for trips to and from Tokyo or Hiroshima, and for early departures or late arrivals.
- Tennoji & AbenoClose to Abeno Harukas and Tennoji Zoo, with good access to Kansai Airport and Nara.
- Uehommachi, Tanimachi 9-chome & TsuruhashiA calm temple-dotted neighborhood on the Uemachi Plateau, close to Tsuruhashi's market and yakiniku.
- Osaka Castle & Tanimachi 4-chomeClose to Osaka Castle Park — great for morning walks and history trips.
- USJ & Osaka Bay AreaA waterfront area suited to trips centered on Universal Studios Japan or the Kaiyukan aquarium.