The Sennichimae Subway Line

Osaka Metro’s Sennichimae Line runs between Nodahanshin Station in Osaka’s northwest and Minami-Tatsumi Station in the southeast. On its route, this line passes through the popular shopping and entertainment districts of Namba and Nipponbashi, and it also connects with the other main Osaka Metro subway lines. Osaka Metro is not covered by the Japan Rail Pass. However, regular tickets, IC cards, contactless payment and several discount passes can be used on Osaka Metro, and these are listed at the end of this article.

Key Destinations & Transfers

Within the Osaka Metro system the Sennichimae Line is color-coded pink. The 14 stations on the Sennichimae Line are:

Nodahanshin > Tamagawa > Awaza > Nishinagahori > Sakuragawa > Namba > Nippombashi > Tanimachi 9-chome > Tsuruhashi > Imazato > Shin-Fukae > Shoji > Kita-Tatsumi > Minami-Tatsumi

The line runs from Nodahanshin (S11) to Minami-Tatsumi (S24). Here, listed from Nodahanshin Station, are the key destinations with transfer points included. Fares and train times are given from Nodahanshin Station.

Nodahanshin Station

Nodahanshin Station is the northern terminus of the Sennichimae Line and is located in Osaka’s Fukushima Ward. Two other stations are located nearby. These are Hanshin Noda Station, where transfers can be made to the Hanshin Main Line, and Ebie Station, where transfers can be made to the JR Tozai Line.

Tamagawa Station

This station is about a ten minute walk from Osaka Central Wholesale Market, also known as Osaka Central Fish Market. It is also close to JR Noda Station where you can transfer to the Osaka Loop Line.

Awaza Station

Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Chuo Line.

Nishinagahori Station

Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line.

Sakuragawa Station

Transfer here to the Hanshin Namba Line.

Namba Station

The Namba area is a major shopping and entertainment district in the Minami, or South, area of Osaka. Famous sites here include the Glico running man image and the Kani Doraku crab image by the Dotonbori canal. Attractions include the leafy Namba Parks shopping mall, Osaka Shochikuza Theatre in Dotonbori, and Hozen-ji Temple. Close by Hozen-ji Temple is Hozen-ji Yokocho, a celebrated stone-flagged alleyway full of bars, cafes and eateries.

Osaka Metro’s Namba Station is very close to three other stations: JR Namba Station, Osaka-Namba Station and Nankai Namba Station. Transfers are as follows:

From Osaka Metro’s Namba Station you can transfer to the Yotsubashi Line and the Midosuji Line.

At JR Namba Station transfer to the JR Yamatoji Line which links Namba to Nara and Kyoto prefectures.

At Osaka-Namba Station transfer to the Kintetsu Namba Line and the Hanshin Namba Line.

At Nankai Namba Station transfer to the Nankai Main Line and the Koya Line. The Nankai Main Line runs between Namba Station in Osaka and Wakayamashi Station in Wakayama City. The Koya Line links Osaka with the mountain temple retreat of Koya-san in Wakayama Prefecture.

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 Sakaisuji Line. At nearby Kintetsu-Nippombashi Station transfer to Kintetsu services.

Tanimachi 9-chome Station

Exit here for Ikukunitama Shrine, Kozu-gu Shrine, and the Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka. Transfer here to the Tanimachi Line. At nearby Osaka-Uehommachi Station transfer to the Kintetsu Namba Line and the Kintetsu Osaka Line.

Tsuruhashi Station

Tsuruhashi is known for yakiniku restaurants, the station-side Tsuruhashi shopping area, and access toward Ikuno Korea Town around Miyuki-dori Shopping Street. There are actually three Tsuruhashi Stations but they are closely connected. At JR Tsuruhashi Station transfer to the Osaka Loop Line, and at Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station transfer to the Kintetsu Nara Line and the Kintetsu Osaka Line.

Imazato Station

Transfer here to the Osaka Metro Imazatosuji Line.

Minami-Tatsumi Station

Minami-Tatsumi Station is the southern terminus of the Sennichimae Line and is located in Osaka’s Ikuno Ward.

Timetables & Tickets

To find train times, fares, or route options on the Osaka Metro system, use the official Osaka Metro route and fare search and Osaka Metro timetable search. English language route finders like Jorudan and Navitime are also useful for journeys across different railway companies.

For more detailed information about using the subway system in Osaka, check the Osaka Metro website. This website has route maps, station information, fare information, special discount tickets, and guidance on ICOCA prepaid IC cards. IC cards such as ICOCA and compatible nationwide IC cards are practical for ordinary rides, and Osaka Metro also supports contactless payment with eligible credit, debit and prepaid cards or smartphones linked to eligible cards.

Some recommended multi-use discount passes that can be used on Osaka’s subway system are the Osaka 1-Day Pass – Enjoy Eco Card, the KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE, and the Osaka Amazing Pass.

The Enjoy Eco Card gives one-day rides on Osaka Metro and Osaka City Bus, excluding Yumeshima Station, specific bus routes and on-demand buses. The adult price is 820 yen on weekdays and 620 yen on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, with a child price of 310 yen.

For visitors making wider private-rail journeys in Kansai, KANSAI RAILWAY PASS LITE costs 5,200 yen for 2 days and 6,500 yen for 3 days in the 2026 sales period.

For sightseeing-heavy days in Osaka, the Osaka Amazing Pass costs 3,500 yen for 1 day and 5,000 yen for 2 days in the 2026 sales period, with transport coverage and participating attractions.

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Article and original photos by Michael Lambe. All rights reserved. Last updated 02-Aug-2026.