How long does it take from Awaza to Showacho by metro?

The journey from Awaza to Showacho takes approximately 29 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 11.29 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Awaza to Showacho?

The token fare from Awaza to Showacho is ¥290. With a smart card the fare is ¥290 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥290.

Which platform at Awaza for Showacho?

At Awaza, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Cosmosquare. Look for the electronic board showing "Cosmosquare".

What is the last train from Awaza to Showacho?

The last train from Awaza towards Cosmosquare departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Showacho back towards Awaza departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Awaza to Showacho?

There are 7 stops between Awaza and Showacho on the Chuo Line. The stations are: Awaza, Hommachi.

Awaza To Showacho

ShortestShortest Route

Awaza

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Chuo LineTowards Cosmosquare

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Hommachi

red interchangeblue interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground1.49 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Hommachi — 5 min

Platform 3 · Midosuji Line ·Platform 1 Towards Esaka

+5 min

Hommachi

green interchangeblue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Midosuji LineTowards Esaka

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Shinsaibashi

+3.48 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Namba

blue interchange

+6.94 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Dobutsuen-mae

+13.88 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Tennoji

purple interchange

+17.34 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Showacho

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.8 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

29 min

Total time

stops

11.29 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Awaza	05:00	00:00	Towards Cosmosquare
Showacho	05:00	23:00	Towards Awaza

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

¥290

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥290

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥290

Save ¥0 per ride

Use your Osaka Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.52 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.70 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~45 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥290

Bike

¥78

Auto

¥166

Cab

¥298

Estimates for 11.29 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Chuo Line

Departure station

Awaza

underground

Awaza, Osaka, Japan

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Awaza main exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza south exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza east exit· Awaza area♿

Awaza west exit· Awaza area♿

Tap in and out with a Suica/PASMO/ICOCA IC card for the smoothest journey.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Showacho

underground

Showacho, Osaka, Japan

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water