Access Convenient transportation in Osaka

Getting around Osaka

Osaka city can be roughly divided into two areas. Northern, centered around Umeda, and Minami, centered around Namba and Tennoji. No matter where you are in Osaka city, you can ride the very convenient subway from Kita to Minami and from Minami to Kita to see all around the city. The Osaka Loop Line runs in a circular pattern throughout Osaka City, and is also convenient for transferring to various private railways.

Osaka is the city of water. Rather than using trains, subways, or roads, traveling by water bus that runs on the rivers that flow slowly through Osaka city is sure to be a great way to get to know Osaka in a new way. There are also sightseeing taxis. Osaka is a city with good transportation. Enjoy your trip conveniently and comfortably.

water buses and cruises

Please check business hours and operating days.

Travel by private car or rental car

The Hanshin Expressway Loop Line is a convenient road for getting around Osaka city. It spans most of the wards in Osaka city, so it's convenient to go anywhere. There is a lot of traffic in the city, and traffic jams can occur. Please be careful when driving. There are countless parking lots from Umeda to Namba, but they are often full on weekends and holidays.

Parking Available

rental car

toyota rental car

taxi

Click here for information on sightseeing taxis.

Bicycle rental Katayamazu Onsen course

A well-paved road on flat terrain. People in Osaka use bicycles for commuting to work, school, and even for fun. Many Osakans cycle every day, and it is rare to find a city in Japan with so many cyclists. There were men in sharp suits, mothers riding bicycles with their small children, and even uncles and aunties going shopping. The fact that most people in Osaka call it ``Chari'' reflects the Osaka people's affinity for bicycles.

If you see Osaka locals having fun going shopping and going to work on their bicycles, you'll definitely want to cycle around the city of Osaka. There are plenty of bicycle rental options in Osaka. These days, you can easily rent a bicycle in the city of Osaka. Let's explore the streets of Osaka with Osaka's bicycle riders!

UMEGLE bicycle rentals are available at Kita's new landmark, Grand Front Osaka. You can return your bicycle 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy your bicycle life with plenty of time to spare. HUBchari is a new bicycle rental service called Community Cycle. There are multiple rental locations called ports in Osaka, and the port you return the device to doesn't have to be the same port you rented it from. Osaka is a city of bicycles where you can feel the charm of bicycles even more. Before you arrive in Osaka, be sure to check out Osaka Cycle Navi.

Entire route network in Kansai

We have summarized all route information in Kansai. We will show you the routes of each railway company, fares and times from terminal stations to major stations.