Umeda Station

Umeda Station primarily refer to six interconnected stations in Osaka's Umeda area: Osaka, Hankyu Osaka-Umeda, Hanshin Osaka-Umeda, Keihan Osaka-Umeda, Higashi-Umeda, and Nishi-Umeda, forming a crucial transportation hub linked to Osaka and nearby cities via Osaka Metro, JR trains, Hankyu Electric Railway, and Hanshin Railway. 

What’s the Difference among 6 Stations in Umeda?

The six Umeda stations can be distinguished by their names and companies: Osaka Station for JR trains, two with “Osaka-Umeda” for Hanshin and Hankyu private railways, and three with “Umeda” serving Osaka Metro, all featuring different lines.

Station Name	Operating Company	Line
Osaka	JR West	Osaka Loop Line etc.
Hankyu Osaka-Umeda	Hankyu Electric Railway	Kyoto, Kobe, & Takarazuka Main Lines
Hanshin Osaka-Umeda	Hanshin Railway	Hanshin Main Line
Umeda	Osaka Metro	Midosuji Line
Higashi-Umeda		Tanimachi Line
Nishi-Umeda		Yotsubashi Line

How to Transfer Easily - Umeda Station Guide

At Umeda Station, the key challenge for passengers is navigating transfers and reaching nearby spots. Identifying the Correct Ticket Gate is Crucial: Each ticket gate serves specific transfer routes and nearby amenities. To streamline your journey, simply identify the right gate based on your transfer or destination, then follow the signs.

1. Osaka Station – To the Most Extensive Range

Lines

JR Kyoto Line, JR Kobe Line, Kansai Airport Line, Osaka Loop Line etc.

Key Destinations

Osaka Station connects visitors to various corners of Osaka City and Kansai International Airport as well as Nara, Kyoto, Tottori, Kobe, Kanazawa, and beyond.

Ticket Gates & Surrounding Facilities

 Midosuji Exit: Turn right for the South Midosuji Exit, left for the North Midosuji Exit.

 North Midosuji Exit: Direct access to Midosuji Line, Hankyu Umeda, Airport Limousines, and shopping hubs like Yodobashi Umeda and Whity Umeda Underground Street.

Street View from North Midosuji Exit

 South Midosuji Exit: Links to Midosuji Line, Tanimachi Line, Hanshin Railway, City Buses, taxis, and major attractions such as Daimaru Umeda, HEP five Ferris Wheel, and UNIQLO.

 Central North Exit: JR Highway Bus boarding point.

 Central South Exit: Close to Midosuji South Exit, offers connections to Midosuji Line, Tanimachi Line, Hanshin Railway, and City Buses.

 Sakurabashi Exit: Direct access to Subway Yotsubashi Line.

 Liaison Bridge Exit (Ascend to 3rd Floor): Connections to Daimaru Umeda Store, South & North Gate Buildings in Osaka Station City, LUCUA, and Grand Front Osaka.

Grand Front Osaka near Liaison Bridge Exit

2. Hankyu Umeda Station- Most Convenient to Kyoto & Kobe

Lines

Hankyu Kyoto, Kobe, & Takarazuka Main Lines

A Hankyu Train, Osaka

Key Stops

Kobe-Sannomiya, Kyoto-Kawaramachi

Ticket Gates & Surrounding Facilities

 3F: One ticket gate next to elevators to 2nd or 1st floor.

 2F: Central & Chayamachi ticket gates. Turn right for JR Osaka Station.

 1F: Direct access to other Umeda Stations, JR Osaka, buses, Hep Five, & more – no ticket gate.

3. Hanshin Umeda Station – Another Convenient Option to Kobe

Line & Key Stop

Hanshin Main Line; Kobe-Sannomiya

Ticket Gates & Surrounding Facilities

East Ticket Gate (B2):
Upon Exiting:
 To the Left: Midosuji Line Umeda Station South Ticket Gate, JR Osaka Station Midosuji Gate, JR Osaka Station South Gate, City Buses, Taxis

 Straight Ahead: Whity Underground Shopping Street, Higashi-Umeda Station

 To the Right: Osaka Station Front Building, New Hankyu Building. At B1 level, you will find JR Kitashinchi Station and an Airport Limousine Bus stop.

Department Store Ticket Gate (B1):
Upon Exiting:
 To the Left: JR Osaka Station Central Gate, Daimaru Umeda Department Store, JR Express Bus Terminal

 Straight Ahead: Hanshin Department Store, Midosuji Line Umeda Station, Tanimachi Line Higashi-Umeda Station, Hanshin Umeda Station, Express Bus (Hanshin Sannomachi), Airport Limousine Bus (in front of Shin-Hanshin Hotel)

 To the Right: JR Kitashinchi Station, Airport Limousine Bus

West Ticket Gate (B1):
 To the Left-Front: Yotsubashi Line Nishi-Umeda Station, JR Kitashinchi Station, Hilton Hotel Airport Limousine Bus

 To the Right: JR Osaka Station Sakurabashi Gate

4. Umeda Station (Midosuji Line, M16) – More Utilized Than Others

Key Stops

Namba, Shinsaibashi, Shin-Osaka, Tennoji

Ticket Gates & Surrounding Facilities

North Gates (Exits 1-5):
 Hankyu Railway: Exits 1, 2
 JR Osaka Station (Midosuji North): Exits 3A, 3B
 Hankyu Department Store: Exits 6, 11

Middle North & East Gates (Exits 6-9):
 Hankyu Department Store: Exits 6, 11
 JR Osaka Station (Midosuji South): Exits 7, 8, 9

South Gates (Exits 11, 13-15, 17, 18):
 Hanshin Umeda: Right outside
 Tanimachi Line (East Umeda): Exit 13
 Yotsubashi Line (West Umeda): Exit 17
 Osaka Station Bus Terminal: Exits 17, 18

Central Gates (2nd Floor): Direct to JR Osaka Station

Chayamachi Gates: Direct access to NU Chayamachi and Nu Chayamachi+

5. Higashi-Umeda Station (Tanimachi Line, T20)

Key Stops

Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome (near Tenjinbashi Shopping Street), Tennoji

Most passengers use the Northeast or Northwest gates for transfers. Look for Exits 1, 2, or 3, which lead to Midosuji/Yotsubashi Lines, JR Osaka Station, Hankyu, and Hanshin lines. Follow the signs to your destination.

6. Nishi-Umeda Station (Yotsubashi Line, Y11)

Key Stops

Namba, Sumiyoshi Park

The station has North, Central (for boarding only), and South gates. For transfers to Hanshin, Midosuji Line Umeda Station, or JR Osaka Station's Sakurabashi Exit, use the North gate.

Tips

1. Given most travelers carry luggage and far distances among stations in Umeda, allocate a safe 10-20 minutes for transfers.

2. Utilize navigation tools like Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, or Apple Maps.

3. For transfers among Umeda Station (Midosuji Line), Higashi-Umeda Station (Tanimachi Line), and Nishi-Umeda Station (Yotsubashi Line), travelers need to exit the station and get in the other station with the same ticcket without extra fee within 30 minutes. Otherwise, a new ticket is required.

4. Midosuji Line sees a high volume of passengers, making it sometimes crowded. For tourists transferring from Umeda to Tennoji, consider the less crowded Tanimachi Line. To avoid crowds on the way to Namba, take the Yotsubashi Line instead.

Top Shopping Spots nearby

1. Osaka Station City: A hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, featuring brands like Lucua, specializing in Japanese youth fashion for the 10s to 20s, and EKI MARCHÉ, offering clothing, cosmetics, miscellaneous goods, and restaurants. Conveniently located at JR Osaka Station.

2. Whity Umeda Underground Mall: A one-stop shopping haven with clothing, footwear, boutiques, and daily necessities. Easily accessible from Umeda Station's south ticket gate.

3. Hep Five Ferris Wheel Area: Affordable fashion brands popular with the younger crowd. Just a 3-minute walk from Hankyu Umeda Station.

4. Nu Chakuyamachi & Nu Chakuyamachi+: A peaceful, artistic shopping district. Accessible from Exit 1 of Umeda Station.

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