Conrad Osaka {JPN}
May 21, 2019, 11:02 am
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Travel question for those who have stayed. Arriving at Shin-Osaka late Sunday morning from Tokyo. Options to get to Conrad are:
- JR to Osaka Station, then walk with luggage to hotel
- JR to Osaka Station then connect to Yotsubashi Subway at Nishi-Umeda for Higobashi and walk to hotel
- JR to Osaka Station and cab to hotel
There will be 4 of us, each with one larger suitcase (29"). I have heard the walk is not too bad and that you can stay underground most of the way but I cannot find specific directions. Also, by the time we walk to Nishi-Umeda it looks like we wouldn't be too far to keep walking as opposed to the subway. All advice appreciated.
- JR to Osaka Station, then walk with luggage to hotel
- JR to Osaka Station then connect to Yotsubashi Subway at Nishi-Umeda for Higobashi and walk to hotel
- JR to Osaka Station and cab to hotel
There will be 4 of us, each with one larger suitcase (29"). I have heard the walk is not too bad and that you can stay underground most of the way but I cannot find specific directions. Also, by the time we walk to Nishi-Umeda it looks like we wouldn't be too far to keep walking as opposed to the subway. All advice appreciated.
Otherwise just take a cab the whole way. I haven't taken a taxi in Osaka but googling says it should be around 2000 yen (and there are 4 of you).
May 21, 2019, 11:35 am
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Hi Aloha1,
We sent our luggage by luggage delivery service the day before to the Conrad from the hilton Tokyo bay so we only had a carry on. ( our luggage was in our room when we arrived)
From the Shinkansen at Shin-osaka we took the JR line to Osaka station them a taxi to the Conrad ( might be useful to have a print out of the address but we had no problems). Form osaka station it was about 5mins and c Y700.
Although it looks relatively close it is a surprising distance from Nishi-umeda to the hotel ( the underground passages can seem to go on for ever ( esp with bulky luggage)
You might not get 4 people with 4 large suitcases into a standard taxi
Regards
TBS
We sent our luggage by luggage delivery service the day before to the Conrad from the hilton Tokyo bay so we only had a carry on. ( our luggage was in our room when we arrived)
From the Shinkansen at Shin-osaka we took the JR line to Osaka station them a taxi to the Conrad ( might be useful to have a print out of the address but we had no problems). Form osaka station it was about 5mins and c Y700.
Although it looks relatively close it is a surprising distance from Nishi-umeda to the hotel ( the underground passages can seem to go on for ever ( esp with bulky luggage)
You might not get 4 people with 4 large suitcases into a standard taxi
Regards
TBS
Last edited by The _Banking_Scot; May 21, 2019 at 11:41 am
May 21, 2019, 3:57 pm
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I'm very much a city walker. I walk everywhere and cover 15-20 miles most days when touristingg. And I wouldn't walk that trip with luggage.
We did it back and forth once to twice a day for our recent stay and It's not convenient when the taxi is about 2000Y if you have luggage.
The ups and downs would be annoying. It's potentially covered but easy to get lost. The street level would be crowded and it just doesn't seem fun.
But- it's 100% doable with about 15-20 min walk with luggage.
We did it back and forth once to twice a day for our recent stay and It's not convenient when the taxi is about 2000Y if you have luggage.
The ups and downs would be annoying. It's potentially covered but easy to get lost. The street level would be crowded and it just doesn't seem fun.
But- it's 100% doable with about 15-20 min walk with luggage.
May 21, 2019, 4:55 pm
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I did that. And took the wrong exit passageway, ended up not just at the wrong end, but looking at a flight of stairs only with no escalator or elevator to be seen. My wife was already worn out that day and not happy. We ended up hailing a taxi at street level. Somewhere around 750JPY from there to the Conrad.
May 22, 2019, 7:07 am
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Thanks to all for your input. Looks like we'll take JR from Shin Osaka to Osaka Station (only 2 tracks apart) and cab it from there.
Since we'll be using Osaka Station for day trips (no luggage), what's the best way from the hotel to get to the station? Walk, if so directions. Or bus, again what directions?
Since we'll be using Osaka Station for day trips (no luggage), what's the best way from the hotel to get to the station? Walk, if so directions. Or bus, again what directions?
Last edited by Aloha1; May 22, 2019 at 7:07 am Reason: SP
May 22, 2019, 7:40 am
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May 22, 2019, 10:15 am
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If you really need to get to JR Osaka then I would walk. Download maps to your phone and use the GPS.... But why not take the metro from stations closer to the hotel? The Conrad is also very close to Watanabebashi station on the Keihan railway (to Kyoto)
May 22, 2019, 11:28 am
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From what I can see only the Yotsubashi line connects from the hotel to Osaka and that's at Nishi-osaka so we still have to walk. How far is the walk from the hotel to the Yodoyabashi metro stop on the Midosuji line?
May 28, 2019, 1:03 pm
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Just back from a weekend at the Conrad. Here is my 2 cents, for what it is worth. Even though we have been to Japan many times, arriving at Osaka Station was overwhelming after a long flight. Instead of walking to the hotel, we followed signs to the taxi station and took a taxi to the hotel. It was rush hour and it took 15 minutes and 1200 yen. That was the last time we took a taxi. It is a 5 minute walk from the hotel to Osaka station above ground, and a little longer underground. Either way it is a straight shot. Upon leaving the underground walk, there is 1 flight of stairs with no escalator or elevator. I would not recommend it at morning or evening rush hour as it is packed. Otherwise, either way is a pleasant walk, shop[ping and restaurants along the way. On heading back to KIX, we walked to Osaka station with rollerbags. Simple walk, just too difficult to figure out after a long flight.
May 30, 2019, 7:23 am
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We've decided on this route. Picking up Suica cards in Tokyo which are also good in Osaka for subway. Arrive at Shin-Osaka and taking Midosuji Line to Yodoyabashi Station then 8 minute walk to Conrad. Sound like a good plan?
May 30, 2019, 11:16 am
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Just back from a weekend at the Conrad. Here is my 2 cents, for what it is worth. Even though we have been to Japan many times, arriving at Osaka Station was overwhelming after a long flight. Instead of walking to the hotel, we followed signs to the taxi station and took a taxi to the hotel. It was rush hour and it took 15 minutes and 1200 yen. That was the last time we took a taxi. It is a 5 minute walk from the hotel to Osaka station above ground, and a little longer underground. Either way it is a straight shot. Upon leaving the underground walk, there is 1 flight of stairs with no escalator or elevator. I would not recommend it at morning or evening rush hour as it is packed. Otherwise, either way is a pleasant walk, shop[ping and restaurants along the way. On heading back to KIX, we walked to Osaka station with rollerbags. Simple walk, just too difficult to figure out after a long flight.
May 30, 2019, 10:42 pm
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"It is a 5 minute walk from the hotel to Osaka station above ground, and a little longer underground."
That so surprisingly quick.. I'd say around 10 minutes on street level without luggage. We took more like 15 with two young kids in tow.
Note for those who prefer to connect from metro, there is lift access from the platform through to the concourse and up to street level (taking you to the street level and right next to the discreet entrance to Conrad Osaka). When on the platform, look for the exit which leads you to Nakanoshima Festival building. We only discovered this on our second last day at Conrad.
We, too, were far too tired and planned to take a cab on our first night as we were coming up from Sydney, Australia with 2 kids and luggages, Limousine Bus from Kansai to Herbis stop... Then a quick cab to Conrad. There's nothing like showing up at a luxury hotel and being greeted by bell staff who instantly recognised us (from their guest list) and helped take our luggage up to our rooms... Cab ride from Herbis was approx 850¥.
That so surprisingly quick.. I'd say around 10 minutes on street level without luggage. We took more like 15 with two young kids in tow.
Note for those who prefer to connect from metro, there is lift access from the platform through to the concourse and up to street level (taking you to the street level and right next to the discreet entrance to Conrad Osaka). When on the platform, look for the exit which leads you to Nakanoshima Festival building. We only discovered this on our second last day at Conrad.
We, too, were far too tired and planned to take a cab on our first night as we were coming up from Sydney, Australia with 2 kids and luggages, Limousine Bus from Kansai to Herbis stop... Then a quick cab to Conrad. There's nothing like showing up at a luxury hotel and being greeted by bell staff who instantly recognised us (from their guest list) and helped take our luggage up to our rooms... Cab ride from Herbis was approx 850¥.