Namba Station

Namba Station functions as a central transportation complex incorporating six distinct railway stations, serving different railway companies and metro lines throughout Osaka.

The initial segment of Namba Station began operations in 1885 with the Nankai Electric Railway, followed by additional expansions including the Midosuji Line in 1935.

The station name utilizes specific Japanese characters that can be read as both Namba and Naniwa, leading to the adoption of hiragana script in internal station signage.

Passengers can access three metro lines, multiple railway companies, and a direct train service to Kansai International Airport through different sections of the station complex.

The station incorporates nine bay platforms across eight tracks on its third floor, with Nankai Namba Station remaining the only above-ground facility among six Namba stations.

Location: Chūō-ku

Official opening: 1935

GPS coordinates: 34.66330,135.50200

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:31