From Shin-Osaka to Universal Studios Japan
Shin-Osaka Station
If you're travelling to Osaka by shinkansen, for example from Tokyo or Kyoto, you'll get off at Shin-Osaka station. From there, it's about 16 minutes by train to Universal Studios Japan.
The route
- Take the JR Kyoto Line from Shin-Osaka to Osaka (Umeda) station: about 5 minutes.
- Take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Nishikujo station: about 6 minutes.
- Change to the JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City station: about 5 minutes.
There are also direct trains from Osaka station to Universal City; that way you'll reach the park from Osaka in about 11 minutes.
Staying near a station
Want to stay in Osaka and see the city as well? Hotels near Osaka station, such as Hotel Granvia Osaka, are handy: from there you can get to the park quickly. Read more on our Staying nearby page.
