Quick Guide of Osaka Shinkansen Station

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The city of Osaka boasts two major train stations that newcomers often mix up. If you are planning to travel by train from Osaka, you will need either Osaka Station or Shin-Osaka Station to start your journey. The first station is the biggest train hub in the city. The second is the only station in Osaka serving the Shinkansen trains (as well as some regional lines). 

The stations are located within 3 km (1.8 mi) from each other, connected by a fast train that can take you between them in a matter of 3 minutes Osaka's Shinkansen station is very well-equipped, apart from all necessary facilities, passengers can take advantage of numerous dining, shopping, recreation, and entertainment opportunities!

Osaka Bullet Train Station's Services & Facilities

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Promising adventurers a comfortable stay, Shin-Osaka train station boasts a great number of facilities particularly useful for travelers like:

• tourist information centers
• restaurants & shops
• lost & found
• left-luggage
• ticket offices
• waiting rooms
• free WiFi
• bathrooms​
• ATM's and currency exchange

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What to Know About Osaka Stations

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How many train stations are there in Osaka?

Luckily for travelers, the city's most important railway stations are located in one place called the Umeda Station Complex, which includes six above ground and underground stations served by different lines and train companies.

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What is the main Osaka train station?

As we mentioned above, Osaka Station is the most important railway joint in the town operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West).

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Do Shinkansen trains stop at Osaka station?

Even though Osaka Station serves as the major railway hub in the city and welcomes an impressive number of local as well as international trains, it's not a part of the Shinkansen network. All Shinkansen high-speed trains depart from Shin-Osaka Station which can be quickly reached from the main station.

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Is Shin-Osaka the same as Osaka Station?

Shin-Osaka station is a separate transportation hub constructed specially for Shinkansen trains to prevent the engineering hardships of laying new railway routes directly through the city center (although it serves some regional lines as well). Shin-Osaka is located just 3 kilometers (1,8 mi) from Osaka Central station, which takes around 3 minutes to cover by a train running the JR Tokaido-Sanyo line.