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When attending an exhibition at Intex Osaka, one thing you should check in advance is how to get to the venue.

Intex Osaka is located in the Nanko area of ​​Osaka and can be accessed from Kansai International Airport and Shin-Osaka Station by train or airport limousine bus. However, the number of transfers and the distance you have to travel with luggage will vary depending on the route.

This article introduces some main route examples from Kansai International Airport/Shin-Osaka Station to Intex Osaka.

The nearest station to Intex Osaka

Intex Osaka can be accessed from Cosmosquare Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, and Trade Center-mae Station and Nakafuto Station on the New Tram.

According to the Intex Osaka official website, the following information is provided:
・Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Nakafuto Station
・Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Trade Center-mae Station
・Approximately 9 minutes on foot from Cosmosquare Station

Please note that Nakafuto Station may become crowded during the event. Therefore, if you are using the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, you will be advised to use Cosmosquare Station. If you are traveling by train, please choose your disembarking station considering the expected crowd levels on the day of the event.

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Intex Osaka "For those arriving by train"

1. From Kansai International Airport | By train or limousine bus

If you use the train

If you're traveling from Kansai International Airport by train, you can take the JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service and then transfer to the Osaka Metro. The travel time from Kansai International Airport to Intex Osaka varies depending on the mode of transport, but it's approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Examples of main routes

Kansai Airport Station → Bentencho Station (JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service) → Cosmosquare Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line) → Nakafuto Station (New Tram) → Walk → Intex Osaka

The Intex Osaka official website also provides directions for a route from Kansai International Airport via Bentencho Station, using the Osaka Metro Chuo Line and New Tram.

Alternatively, instead of taking the New Tram to Nakafuto Station, you can walk to the venue from Cosmosquare Station. This is a useful option to remember if Nakafuto Station is crowded during events.

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Intex Osaka: "For those coming from afar"

If you use a limousine bus

If you wish to use the airport limousine bus, check the latest service information for Kansai Airport Transportation's Nanko-bound routes to see if there are any buses available from Kansai International Airport to the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay.

Examples of main routes

Kansai International Airport → Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay → Walk → Intex Osaka

The Intex Osaka official website indicates that the Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is located right next to the venue. This route minimizes the need for train transfers, making it a convenient option even if you have large suitcases.

However, airport bus schedules, stops, and boarding locations are subject to change. Since this information is not included as fixed data, please check the latest information on the Kansai Airport Transportation official website once your travel dates are confirmed.

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Kansai Airport Transportation: "Towards Nanko, Tempozan, and Universal Studios Japan"

2. From Shin-Osaka Station | Using Osaka Metro or JR

When using Osaka Metro

If you arrive at Shin-Osaka Station by Shinkansen, you can take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and then transfer to the Chuo Line. The journey from Shin-Osaka Station to Intex Osaka takes approximately 43-45 minutes by train (approximately 50 minutes including walking).

Examples of main routes

Shin-Osaka Station → Honmachi Station (Midosuji Line) → Cosmosquare Station (Chuo Line) → Nakafuto Station (New Tram) → Walk → Intex Osaka

At Honmachi Station, you can transfer from the Midosuji Line to the Chuo Line, and at Cosmosquare Station, you can transfer from the Chuo Line to the New Tram. The Intex Osaka official website also lists these as representative access routes from Shin-Osaka Station.

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Intex Osaka "For those arriving by train"

When using JR

If you prefer to travel primarily by JR train, you can also go via Osaka Station or Bentencho Station.

Examples of main routes

Shin-Osaka Station → Osaka Station (JR) → Bentencho Station (JR Osaka Loop Line) → Cosmosquare Station (Osaka Metro Chuo Line) → Nakafuto Station (New Tram) → Walk → Intex Osaka

*The information in this article is based on the official website. Please refer to the official website for the latest information.

summary

There are several ways to get from Kansai International Airport/Shin-Osaka Station to Intex Osaka, including using trains and airport limousine buses.

By train, you can access the venue from Nakafuto Station on the New Tram line, as well as from Cosmosquare Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. From the airport, limousine buses are also an option, depending on the latest service status.

Fares, timetables, and bus schedules are subject to change.
Also, public transportation will be crowded during the exhibition period.
Check the latest information on each transportation provider's official website and plan your journey with plenty of time to spare.

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