As Japan's third largest city, Osaka's unique culture and cuisine attract countless tourists. However, for tourists who come to Osaka for the first time, how to get around Osaka is a headache. The transportation lines in Osaka are complicated. If you don’t understand Osaka’s traffic rules, it’s easy to get lost or waste time. In order to help you better explore Osaka city, here are some transportation strategies in Osaka. I hope it will be helpful to you.

1. Understand Osaka’s transportation methods

The main transportation methods in Osaka include subways, buses, trams, etc. Among them, the subway is the most convenient and fastest transportation method. There are 8 subway lines in Osaka, namely Midosuji Line, Tanimachi Line, Yotobashi Line, Nagahori Tsurumi Line, Chuo Line, Sennichimae Line, Sakaisuji Line and Nanko Line. Among them, the Midosuji Line is the most important subway line in Osaka City, running through the main areas in the north and south of Osaka City, and is the most convenient mode of transportation in Osaka City.

2. Purchase Osaka’s transportation card

When traveling in Osaka, buying a transportation card is very necessary. There are two main transportation cards in Osaka City, namely ICOCA and PiTaPa. These two transportation cards can be used in Osaka's subways, buses, trams, as well as some shops and vending machines. The advantage of buying a transportation card is that you can save time when buying tickets, and you can enjoy certain discounts when using the transportation card.

3. Use Osaka’s subway lines

Osaka’s subway lines are very convenient, and tourists can choose different lines according to their needs. If you want to visit the main attractions in Osaka City, you can choose the Midosuji Line and Tanimachi Line. The Midosuji Line runs through the north and south of Osaka City and can directly reach major attractions in Osaka City, such as Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku Tower, etc. The Tanimachi Line connects the east and west parts of Osaka City and can directly reach shopping areas in Osaka City, such as Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, etc.

4. Use Osaka’s bus lines

Osaka’s bus lines are also very convenient. Tourists can choose different lines according to their needs. If you want to visit the main attractions in Osaka, you can choose to take the Osaka City Sightseeing Bus. The Osaka City Sightseeing Bus is a circular bus. Visitors can purchase a one-day or two-day pass and can ride it unlimitedly within 24 hours or 48 hours. The Osaka city sightseeing bus passes through the main attractions in Osaka, such as Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku, Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, etc., and is very suitable for tourists to tour Osaka.

5. Summary

Osaka’s transportation methods are very diverse, and tourists can choose different transportation methods according to their own needs. If you want to visit the main attractions in Osaka, you can choose to take Osaka's subway lines and bus lines. Buying a transportation card can save time when buying tickets, and you can enjoy certain discounts when using a transportation card. hopeThe above transportation guide can be helpful for everyone to visit in Osaka City.