The Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Subway Line

Osaka Metro’s Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line runs between Taisho Station in Osaka City’s south-west and Kadoma-minami Station in Kadoma City, just north-east of Osaka City.

The line is named after Nagahori-dori, a major boulevard in central Osaka, and Tsurumi-ryokuchi Park in north-eastern Osaka. The first section opened to provide access to Tsurumi-ryokuchi Park during the International Garden and Greenery Exposition of 1990, and the line is also known as Japan’s first linear motor-based railway line.

Osaka Metro is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. However, there are other discount passes that can be used on Osaka Metro, and these are listed at the end of this article.

Key Destinations

Within the Osaka Metro network the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line is color-coded yellow-green and uses the station-numbering letter N. There are 17 stations on this line and these are as follows:

Taisho > Dome-mae Chiyozaki > Nishinagahori > Nishiohashi > Shinsaibashi > Nagahoribashi > Matsuyamachi > Tanimachi 6-chome > Tamatsukuri > Morinomiya > Osaka Business Park > Kyobashi > Gamo 4-chome > Imafuku-Tsurumi > Yokozutsumi > Tsurumi-ryokuchi > Kadoma-minami

The key destinations are listed below with fares and train times given from Taisho Station.

Taisho Station

Taisho Station is the western terminus of the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and is located in Taisho Ward, Osaka City. Transfer here to the JR Osaka Loop Line.

Dome-mae Chiyozaki Station

Dome-mae Chiyozaki Station is convenient for the baseball stadium and event venue Kyocera Dome Osaka. There is another station nearby called Dome-mae Station, at which transfers can be made to the Hanshin Namba Line.

Nishinagahori Station

Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line.

Shinsaibashi Station

Shinsaibashi is a popular shopping area in Osaka. It is famous for Shinsaibashi-Suji, a covered shopping arcade which has many tailors, brand shops and boutiques selling clothing and jewelry of all kinds. Nearby is Amerika-Mura (also called Ame-mura), a local center of youth culture with stores selling second-hand clothes, records and imported goods. Use the official Shinsaibashi and America-mura websites to find out more about this area.

Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line.

Nagahoribashi Station

Exit here for the Crysta Nagahori underground shopping mall. Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.

Matsuyamachi Station

This station is convenient for Matsuyamachisuji Shotengai, a shopping arcade with many wholesalers selling dolls, toys, candy, fireworks, and other seasonal goods.

Tanimachi 6-chome Station

Tanimachi 6-chome Station is convenient for Karahori Shotengai, a historical shopping street that has recently seen a resurgence in popularity for its fashionable boutiques and cafes. Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line.

Tamatsukuri Station

This station is convenient for Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine. Transfer here to the JR Osaka Loop Line.

Morinomiya Station

This station is at the southern end of Osaka Castle Park and is within walking distance of Peace Osaka / Osaka International Peace Center. Transfer here to the JR Osaka Loop Line and the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.

Osaka Business Park Station

This station is at the northern end of Osaka Castle Park and is convenient for the Osaka-jo Hall (a multi-purpose arena), and Izumi Hall (a classical music concert hall).

Kyobashi Station

Kyobashi is a large commercial and entertainment district, packed with bars and restaurants. Kyobashi is also an important transportation hub as there are two more stations here which are run by JR West and Keihan Railway, as well as the Osaka Metro station.

At JR Kyobashi Station transfer to the JR Osaka Loop Line, the JR Katamachi Line which connects with Kizu Station in Kyoto Prefecture and the JR Tozai Line which connects with Amagasaki in Hyogo Prefecture.

At Keihan Kyobashi Station transfer to the Keihan Main Line which runs between Osaka and Kyoto. Osaka-bound trains diverge here for final destinations Yodoyabashi Station or Nakanoshima Station.

Gamo 4-chome Station

At Gamo 4-chome Station transfer to the Osaka Metro Imazatosuji Line.

Tsurumi-ryokuchi Station

Exit here for Flower Expo Memorial Park Tsurumi-ryokuchi and Sakuya Konohana Kan botanical conservatory.

Kadoma-minami Station

This station in the city of Kadoma is the northern terminus of the Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.

Timetables & Tickets

To find train times or to plan your route on the Osaka Metro network, consult English-language online route finders like Jorudan and Navitime.

For more detailed information about using Osaka Metro, check the Osaka Metro website. This website has a downloadable route map, as well as information on special discount tickets and how to use ICOCA prepaid IC cards.

Some useful multi-use discount passes and day tickets for Osaka Metro are the KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE, the Enjoy Eco Card, and the Osaka Amazing Pass. The KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE is useful for wider private railway and metro travel around Kansai, but it does not cover JR, buses, Kyoto City Subway, Randen, or Keihan Otsu Line services. The Enjoy Eco Card covers Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus for one day, with some exclusions. The Osaka Amazing Pass combines transport coverage with entry to selected sightseeing facilities, so it is most useful if you plan to visit several covered attractions on the same day.

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Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 10-Aug-2026.