ShinOsaka

Shin-Osaka is a district in Osaka City, located in Yodogawa Ward, about five kilometers north of central Osaka. It is named after Shin-Osaka Station, the area’s central transportation hub.

Shin-Osaka Station is a major interchange for national rail and local transit. It serves the Tokaido Shinkansen and Sanyo Shinkansen, operated by JR West, connecting Osaka with Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. The station is linked to Osaka Metro's Midosuji Line, providing access to central Osaka and points to the south; and there are connections to local JR lines serving Osaka and the Kansai region.

The Shinkansen service at Shin-Osaka began in 1964, when the corridor was extended, making this location a gateway to northern Osaka. The area developed as a business and transportation hub to accommodate travelers and commuters. The name Shin-Osaka translates to "New Osaka," reflecting its role as a modern gateway and its growth around the station.

Today, Shin-Osaka is a transportation-oriented district with hotels, offices, and retail facilities concentrated around the station. It serves as a gateway for travelers arriving by Shinkansen from the north and as a base for business travel to Osaka. The neighborhood connects to other parts of the city by rapid transit and rail services.