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

The journey from Higobashi to Showacho takes approximately 28 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 10.98 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Higobashi to Showacho?

The token fare from Higobashi 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 Higobashi for Showacho?

At Higobashi, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs towards Suminoekoen. Look for the electronic board showing "Suminoekoen".

What is the last train from Higobashi to Showacho?

The last train from Higobashi towards Suminoekoen departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Showacho back towards Higobashi departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Higobashi to Showacho?

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

Higobashi To Showacho

ShortestShortest Route

Higobashi

Platform 1·underground·Yotsubashi LineTowards Suminoekoen

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Hommachi

red interchangegreen interchange

Arrive Platform 5·underground1.18 km

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

interchange Hommachi — 5 min

Platform 5 · 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

28 min

Total time

stops

10.98 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Higobashi	05:00	23:00	Towards Suminoekoen
Showacho	05:00	23:00	Towards Higobashi

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

1.48 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.68 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~44 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥290

Bike

¥76

Auto

¥162

Cab

¥292

Estimates for 10.98 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Yotsubashi Line

Departure station

Higobashi

underground

Higobashi, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water

Arrival station

Showacho

underground

Showacho, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water