About Shin-Osaka Station
One of two main railway stations serving the city of Osaka, Shin-Osaka is the western terminus of the high-speed bullet train from Tokyo that brings millions of tourists to the city every year. Built in 1964, the station is around three kilometers from Osaka Station and is well-connected to the city's public transportation infrastructure, including the JR Osaka loop line.
If you've just stepped off the high-speed train from Tokyo, or you're about to leave for the nation's capital, consider using Bounce to store luggage at 東中島1-21-15 エクセレンス新大阪１階. Instead of coin lockers, we partner with local businesses with a secure baggage room to make sure you always have a place to leave your things and travel hands-free.
Use our handy app to choose the nearest luggage storage room to JR Shin-Osaka Station. It's easy to discover our Shin-Osaka luggage storage alternative to old-fashioned luggage lockers.
How to pay for luggage storage at Shin-Osaka Station
- Start your booking: Using the Bounce app or our website, look for the best Shin-Osaka luggage storage location for your needs. Enter the number of items you need to store and proceed to payment.
- Confirm with a secure payment: To confirm your reservation, all you need to do is complete the online payment and you'll receive the QR code that you show at drop-off. Since this process is quick and easy, you can be diligent and book well ahead of time or if that's not your style, you can wait until the last minute and book once you get to Osaka Station.
- The space is yours: When you pay ahead you can rest assured that your Shin-Osaka luggage storage location has storage space for you.
How luggage storage is different from train station lockers
- Easily navigate to the storage spot: Using our app, you can get specific instructions on exactly how to get to the luggage storage location. With typical train station lockers, you'll be on your own using the Osaka Station map trying to find the central ticket gates or the south gate.
- Luggage size is flexible: If you have large suitcases or unconventional items like musical instruments or golf clubs, we can accommodate you. With luggage lockers, you're limited by the size of the lockers, and most wouldn't fit either of these types of items.
- Advance booking: With Bounce, you can book your spot ahead of time, ensuring availability at your chosen Shin-Osaka luggage storage spot and giving you peace of mind.
- Local flair: When you use any of the locations in the Bounce network, you're storing luggage at local businesses. This adds a personal touch and added protection for your stuff. Plus, our partners are usually open from 9 AM to 8 PM, which suits most schedules. Some Shin-Osaka luggage storage locations are open 24 hours, just be mindful when searching to ensure the facility meets your needs.
How to get to and from Shin-Osaka Station
Found conveniently at 5-16-1 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, 532-0011, Japan, Shin-Osaka is the first station many people encounter in the city. It's easy to get around using any of its many connections, so take advantage of our Shin-Osaka Station luggage storage options close by before you board public transportation.
Train connections
With its status as one of the two main train stations in Osaka, here are the regional and local trains you can easily access:
Shinkansen (bullet train) services
Shin-Osaka Station is a key terminal for the Tokaido, Sanyo, and Kyushu Shinkansen lines:
- Tokaido Shinkansen: Connects to Tokyo (2h 30m), Nagoya (50 mins), and Kyoto (15 mins).
- Sanyo Shinkansen: Travels to Hiroshima (1h 25m) and Fukuoka (Hakata) (2h 30m).
- Kyushu Shinkansen: Offers through-service to Kagoshima-Chuo (4h).
JR lines
Shin-Osaka Station also has various Japan Railways options:
- JR Kyoto Line: Provides access to Kyoto (25 mins) and Osaka Station (4 mins).
- JR Kobe Line: Connects to Sannomiya in Kobe (25 mins) and Himeji (1h).
- JR Takarazuka Line: Travels to Takarazuka (40 mins) and beyond.
Osaka Metro Midosuji Line
Shin-Osaka Station connects to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, which connects to Umeda (Osaka Station) (6 mins), Shinsaibashi (13 mins), Namba (15 mins), and Tennoji (20 mins).
Bus connections
By using the local buses, you can connect to different parts of Osaka and the surrounding suburbs. For example:
- Bus 19: Takes you to Osaka Itami Airport.
- Bus 11: Connects to Umeda and Namba.
Airport connections
- Kansai International Airport (KIX): Accessible via the Haruka Express from Shin-Osaka to Kansai Airport (50 mins). Alternatively, take the Midosuji Line to Namba and transfer to the Nankai Airport Line (1h 10m total).
- Osaka Itami Airport (ITM): Take the Osaka Monorail from Hotarugaike Station, which is reachable by the Hankyu Takarazuka Line from nearby Minamikata Station (30 mins total).
With useful links to other transportation hubs like the JR bus terminal, Osaka Station, Namba Station, and Umeda Station, not to mention Kansai Airport, Shin-Osaka is a vital part of the city's public transportation network.
Whether you're visiting the observation deck at the Umeda Sky Building or doing some shopping, using the top luggage storage Shin-Osaka Station offers (Bounce) just makes sense. Leave your bags behind with Bounce, and you can use these transportation facilities to help you explore Osaka.
