How long does it take from Namba to Tennoji by metro?

The journey from Namba to Tennoji takes approximately 10 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 4.9 km across 3 stops.

What is the metro fare from Namba to Tennoji?

The token fare from Namba to Tennoji is ¥240. With a smart card the fare is ¥240 (save ¥0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's ¥240.

Which platform at Namba for Tennoji?

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

What is the last train from Namba to Tennoji?

The last train from Namba towards Esaka departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Tennoji back towards Namba departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Namba to Tennoji?

There are 3 stops between Namba and Tennoji on the Midosuji Line. The stations are: Namba, Daikokucho, Dobutsuen-mae, Tennoji.

Namba To Tennoji

ShortestShortest Route

Namba

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·Midosuji LineTowards Esaka

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

Daikokucho

blue interchange

+3.46 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Dobutsuen-mae

+6.94 min

3.48 min · 1.64 km

Tennoji

purple interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.9 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

10 min

Total time

stops

4.9 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Namba	05:00	00:00	Towards Esaka
Tennoji	05:00	00:00	Towards Namba

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

¥240

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

¥240

Save ¥0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

¥240

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

0.66 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.30 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~20 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥240

Bike

¥40

Auto

¥88

Cab

¥158

Estimates for 4.9 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Midosuji Line

Departure station

Namba

underground

Namba, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Namba main exit· Namba, Dotonbori♿

Namba south exit· Namba, Dotonbori♿

Namba east exit· Namba, Dotonbori♿

Namba west exit· Namba, Dotonbori♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store

Arrival station

Tennoji

underground

Tennoji, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Tennoji main exit· Tennoji, Abeno Harukas♿

Tennoji south exit· Tennoji, Abeno Harukas♿

Tennoji east exit· Tennoji, Abeno Harukas♿

Tennoji west exit· Tennoji, Abeno Harukas♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking waterCoin lockersConvenience store