From JR Namba Station to OCAT Bus Terminal! A thorough guide to the quickest and easiest way to get there

There are two routes to get from JR Namba Station to the OCAT bus terminal, and it can be very confusing for first-time visitors.

After enjoying sightseeing in Osaka, including Universal Studios, Tsutenkaku, and Osaka Castle, I arrived at JR Namba Station just in time for the bus to depart. I quickly left the JR Namba Station exit (ticket gate) on the first basement floor, but I didn't know how to get to the OCAT bus terminal. As the bus departure time approached, my mind went blank and my anxiety grew.

This time, we will introduce two ways to get to the OCAT Bus Terminal from JR Namba Station as quickly as possible: using the elevator or by using the lift.

Please see here for directions from OCAT to Namba Station and each exit.

• Table of Contents
• What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to JR Namba Station?
• How to get to OCAT Bus Terminal from JR Namba Station (use the escalator)
• How to get to OCAT Bus Terminal from JR Namba Station (using the elevator)
• At OCAT, you can have fun even while waiting for the bus!

What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to JR Namba Station?

OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) is the largest bus terminal in western Japan and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. It also houses offices, restaurants, and shopping facilities.

The second floor bus terminal has limousine buses to Kansai International Airport and Itami Airport, as well as intercity express buses from Sendai in the north to Kumamoto in the south.

On the rooftop, there is a rooftop garden with approximately 10,000 plants of 200 species of perennial herbs such as lavender and rosemary, and trees, serving as a place of relaxation for citizens as an "urban oasis."

OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor Ponte Square is a place where Osaka's young street dance community comes to practice and socialize.

OCAT/Osaka City Air Terminal

1-4-1 Minato-cho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0017

Osaka City Air Terminal (OCAT) is a multi-purpose commercial complex located in Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka. It is home to the South Osaka City Bus Terminal and the Kansai International Airport bus terminal, and is directly connected to JR Namba Station. The six-storey commercial floors also house shops, restaurants, travel agencies and a tourist information centre. OCAT is also a frequent venue for music performances, and the outdoor "Ponte Square" is a place where Osaka's young street dance community can practice and socialise. In addition, an urban dance contest is held here every August.

Check the latest information on the OCAT official website

How to get to OCAT Bus Terminal from JR Namba Station (use the escalator)

Here are directions from the JR Namba Station exit (ticket gate) on the basement floor to the OCAT bus terminal on the second floor using the escalator.

When you arrive at JR Namba Station, head to the JR Namba Station exit (ticket gate) on the first basement floor. You can get to the exit (ticket gate) by using any of the elevators: stairs, escalators, or elevators. There is only one exit (ticket gate).

After exiting JR Namba Station (ticket gate) on the 1st basement floor, turn left.

You will see a hanging sign directing you to the OCAT Bus Terminal on the second floor. Follow the sign and take the escalator up to the first floor.

Take the escalator to the first floor and turn left.

You will see an escalator leading to the OCAT Bus Terminal on the second floor. Take that escalator up to the OCAT Bus Terminal on the second floor. If you have time before your bus, we recommend enjoying some gourmet food at the restaurant area on the fifth floor to make a memorable final memory of your trip.

When you arrive at the OCAT Bus Terminal on the second floor, you will see an automatic ticket vending machine for Kansai International Airport and Osaka International Airport right in front of you. If you are in a hurry, please purchase a ticket as soon as possible and board the bus. However, please note that you will not be able to board the bus once it has reached capacity.

If you turn right and make a U-turn, you will come to a manned bus ticket booth. If you are purchasing intercity tickets, please purchase them at this booth.

How to get to OCAT Bus Terminal from JR Namba Station (using the elevator)

Here are directions from the JR Namba Station exit (ticket gate) on the basement floor to the OCAT bus terminal on the second floor using the elevator.

When you arrive at JR Namba Station, head to the JR Namba Station exit (ticket gate) on the first basement floor. You can get to the exit (ticket gate) by using any of the elevators: stairs, escalators, or elevators. There is only one exit (ticket gate).

When you exit JR Namba Station (ticket gate) on the first basement floor, take the elevator you see on your left in front of you and get off on the first floor. There is no entrance to the second floor, so be sure to get off on the first floor.

Once you reach the first floor, turn right and then immediately left.

Turn right at the end of the road.

Please go straight.

You will see an escalator on your right leading to the OCAT Bus Terminal on the second floor, but continue straight ahead.

Turn right at the hanging sign directing you to the elevator leading to the OCAT Bus Terminal on the 2nd floor.

Take the elevator and get off on the second floor to reach the OCAT bus terminal. If you have time before your bus, we recommend relaxing on the rooftop garden while enjoying the view. In addition, the restaurant area on the fifth floor has a selection of restaurants where you can enjoy gourmet food that will be a perfect last memory of your trip.

Get off the elevator and go straight ahead on your left.

You will see an escalator on your right. Nearby, there are automatic ticket vending machines for Kansai International Airport and Itami International Airport. If you are in a hurry, buy a ticket quickly and get on the train. However, please note that you will not be able to board the train once it has reached capacity.

If you continue straight ahead, you will come to a manned bus ticket booth. If you are purchasing intercity tickets, please purchase them here.

At OCAT, you can have fun even while waiting for the bus!

OCAT has a variety of stores and spaces where you can spend your time fruitfully while waiting for the bus.

In the rooftop garden, you can relax on a bench and relive the afterglow of your trip. Families with children who live nearby sometimes come to play.

The restaurant area on the 5th floor offers a variety of gourmet food that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or nationality. However, it may be booked out at times, so it is important to check in advance.

If you take the escalator from the OCAT bus terminal on the second floor down to the first floor, you will find a souvenir shop. You can easily buy souvenirs that you forgot to buy on your way out.

While you're waiting for the bus at OCAT, be sure to use this article as a reference and enjoy sightseeing until the very last minute!