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

The journey from Tennoji to Higobashi takes approximately 23 minutes by Osaka Metro, covering 7.99 km across 6 stops.

What is the metro fare from Tennoji to Higobashi?

The token fare from Tennoji to Higobashi 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 Tennoji for Higobashi?

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

What is the last train from Tennoji to Higobashi?

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

How many stops from Tennoji to Higobashi?

There are 6 stops between Tennoji and Higobashi on the Midosuji Line. The stations are: Tennoji, Dobutsuen-mae, Daikokucho.

Tennoji To Higobashi

ShortestShortest Route

Tennoji

purple interchange

Platform 1·underground·Midosuji LineTowards Esaka

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

Dobutsuen-mae

+3.46 min

3.46 min · 1.63 km

Daikokucho

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground3.27 km

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

interchange Daikokucho — 5 min

Platform 1 · Yotsubashi Line ·Platform 3 Towards Nishi-Umeda

+5 min

Daikokucho

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Yotsubashi LineTowards Nishi-Umeda

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

Namba

red interchange

+2.65 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Yotsubashi

+5.3 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Hommachi

red interchangegreen interchange

+7.95 min

2.65 min · 1.18 km

Higobashi

Arrive Platform 2·underground4.72 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

7.99 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Tennoji	05:00	00:00	Towards Esaka
Higobashi	05:00	23:00	Towards Tennoji

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

1.08 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.50 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~32 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

¥290

Bike

¥58

Auto

¥126

Cab

¥226

Estimates for 7.99 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

Nishi-UmedaSuminoekoen

Midosuji Line

Departure 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

Arrival station

Higobashi

underground

Higobashi, Osaka, Japan

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsDrinking water