At a glance

What should I check before boarding at Shin-Osaka Station?

Shin-Osaka Station and Osaka Station are different stations. To take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka to Okayama, Hiroshima or Fukuoka, use Shin-Osaka Station and check the full station name in your booking. Before travelling, copy the full station name from your booking and check its map location, entrance, train service and boarding document.

Full station name and common mix-ups

Station name
Shin-Osaka Station
English or local name
Shin-Osaka Station (Japanese: 新大阪駅)
City
Osaka, Japan
Main rail directions
The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, serving Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata and other destinations.

Shin-Osaka Station and Osaka Station are different stations. To take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka to Okayama, Hiroshima or Fukuoka, use Shin-Osaka Station and check the full station name in your booking.

Planning transport to the station

When travelling from Osaka, Umeda, Namba or other areas, allow for subway or JR transfer time.

Use maps to plan your journey, but confirm your departure station using the full name and address in your booking and the operator's notices.

General steps after arrival at the station

Follow Shinkansen signs to the correct ticket gates on arrival. Check the direction, train service and carriage.

  1. Check your booking status and complete boarding document.
  2. If ticket collection is required, first find the counter or machine specified in your booking instructions.
  3. Complete any required identity checks, security screening or other station entry procedures.
  4. Find the correct gate and platform using your train service, direction, carriage and departure time.

Routes serving Shin-Osaka Station

Tokyo → OsakaTokaido Shinkansen
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Nagoya → Shin-OsakaTokaido Shinkansen
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Shin-Osaka → OkayamaSanyo Shinkansen
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Shin-Osaka → HiroshimaSanyo Shinkansen
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Shin-Osaka → HakataSanyo Shinkansen
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Frequently asked questions

Shin-Osaka Station and Osaka Station are different stations. To take the Sanyo Shinkansen from Osaka to Okayama, Hiroshima or Fukuoka, use Shin-Osaka Station and check the full station name in your booking.

Check the full station name, your booking, valid identification and boarding document. Allow time for local transport, ticket collection, entry checks and finding the platform.

The Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen, serving Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagoya, Okayama, Hiroshima, Hakata and other destinations.

Official references

Official information and travel rules

Use these official channels to check boarding, baggage and entry requirements. Search schedules, fares and availability for your date, and check railway and station notices for temporary changes.

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