Osaka Metro’s Sakaisuji Line runs north to south between Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station and Tengachaya Station. At the northern terminus of Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome, the line connects directly with the Hankyu Senri Line and, via the Hankyu network, with the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line. Some services run through between the Sakaisuji Line and Hankyu destinations such as Kita-Senri and Kyoto-kawaramachi.
Osaka Metro is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. However, there are other discount passes that can be used on Osaka Metro services, and these are listed at the end of this article.
A Hankyu through train bound for Tengachaya
Key Destinations
Within the Osaka Metro system the Sakaisuji Line is color-coded brown and is identified by the letter K. There are 10 stations on the Sakaisuji Line and these are as follows:
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome > Ogimachi > Minamimorimachi > Kitahama > Sakaisuji-Hommachi > Nagahoribashi > Nippombashi > Ebisucho > Dobutsuen-mae > Tengachaya
Fares and train times below are given from Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome.
Signs for the Sakaisuji Line are color-coded brown
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station
Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station is close to Tenjimbashisuji Shopping Street, Japan’s longest covered shopping street, which runs for about 2.6 km. Transfers can be made here to the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and the Hankyu Senri Line.
At Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome the Sakaisuji Line and Hankyu Senri Line are directly linked
Ogimachi Station
Ogimachi Station is convenient for Kids Plaza Osaka, a museum dedicated to child education. This station is also close to the Tenjimbashisuji shopping street. Transfer here to nearby Temma Station for the Osaka Loop Line.
Train fare: 190 yen
Train time: about 1 minute
Minamimorimachi Station
This station is close to Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, which dates from 949 and is the home of the Tenjin Matsuri festival, held every July 24th and 25th. This is one of Osaka’s major festivals and one of the three great festivals of Japan.
Transfers can be made here to the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line, and at nearby Osaka-Temmangu Station to the JR Tozai Line.
Train fare: 190 yen
Train time: about 2 minutes
Kitahama Station
Kitahama Station is convenient for Nakanoshima Park and the Nakanoshima Rose Garden. Transfers can be made here to the Keihan Main Line.
Train fare: 190 yen
Train time: about 4 minutes
Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station
Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
Train fare: 190 yen
Train time: about 6 to 7 minutes
Nagahoribashi Station
Exit here for the Crysta Nagahori underground shopping mall. Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.
Train fare: 240 yen
Train time: about 7 minutes
Nippombashi Station
Nippombashi Station serves the popular shopping district of Nipponbashi. Exit here for Kuromon Ichiba Market, the National Bunraku Theatre, and the Den Den Town area, which is famous for its electronics shops. Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line. At nearby Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station, transfer to the Kintetsu Namba Line.
Train fare: 240 yen
Train time: about 9 minutes
Ebisucho Station
Exit here for Imamiya Ebisu Shrine, which hosts a lively “Toka Ebisu” festival on the 9th, 10th and 11th of January. Also nearby are Tsutenkaku Tower and Shitennoji Temple, which dates from 593 and is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples. Transfer here to the tramway Hankai Line, which links the cities of Osaka and Sakai.
Train fare: 240 yen
Train time: about 11 minutes
Dobutsuen-mae Station
This is a convenient stop for Tennoji Park, Tennoji Zoo and Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts. Spa World is also nearby.
Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line.
There are two more stations close to Dobutsuen-mae Station: Shin-Imamiya Station and Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Station. At Shin-Imamiya Station, transfer to the Osaka Loop Line, the JR Yamatoji Line, and to Nankai Electric Railway’s Nankai Main Line and Koya Line. At Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Station, transfer to the tramway Hankai Line.
Train fare: 240 yen
Train time: about 12 minutes
Tengachaya Station
Tengachaya Station is the southern terminus of the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line. Transfer here to the Nankai Main Line and the Nankai Koya Line.
Train fare: 290 yen
Train time: about 16 to 19 minutes
Information alternates between Japanese and English
Timetables & Tickets
To find train times or to plan your route on Osaka Metro, use the Osaka Metro route and fare search or the Osaka Metro timetable search. English language online route finders like Jorudan and Navitime can also be useful.
An Osaka Metro train bound for Tengachaya
For more detailed information about using the subway system in Osaka, check the Osaka Metro website. This website has route maps, station information, fares, timetable information, special discount tickets, and guidance on IC cards and contactless payment. With contactless payment, adult regular fares apply when using eligible cards or devices at the ticket gates.
Some recommended multi-use discount passes that can be used on Osaka Metro services are the Enjoy Eco Card, the KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE and the Osaka Amazing Pass. The Enjoy Eco Card is an Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus day pass, with adult fares of 820 yen on weekdays and 620 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; it does not cover Yumeshima Station or some bus routes. The KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE is useful for many metro and private railway trips in Kansai, but it does not cover JR. The Osaka Amazing Pass combines transport use with selected sightseeing facilities.
Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 08-Aug-2026.
