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Information about Tourist Spots in Osaka City Yodogawa Area(Shin-Osaka, Juso)

Area Info

Osaka City Yodogawa Area(Shin-Osaka, Juso) Area Info

Yodogawa Ward is situated on the north bank of the Yodogawa River, which runs through the northern part of Osaka City. To the east is Higashiyodogawa Ward, to the west is Nishiyodogawa Ward, and to the south is Kita Ward. To the north, it is bordered by the 3 cities of Suita, Toyonaka, and Amagasaki. In the eastern part of Yodogawa, is Shin-Osaka, an area with lots of offices including the headquarters of major corporations, like Nissin Foods.

Osaka City Yodogawa Area(Shin-Osaka, Juso) Cultural/Historical Info

The Yodogawa river basin grew as a center for Japanese government, economics, and culture. Downstream is the Osaka Plain, which was said to have been created by the motions of the river over a great deal time. The area and its development has a history of combatting floods.

Osaka City Yodogawa Area(Shin-Osaka, Juso) Sightseeing Info

On the underground floor of Shin-Osaka Station, there's an open space lined with restaurants and shops, called Shin Naniwa Daishokudo. It's convenient for meals or souvenir shopping while you're taking the bullet train.

Osaka City Yodogawa Area(Shin-Osaka, Juso) Transportation/Access Info

Osaka's main stop for the bullet train is Shin-Osaka Station. It connects to many areas and is one stop from JR Osaka Station by the JR Kyoto Line, and 3 stops from the Metro Umeda Station by the Midosuji Line.