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Osaka · District · 住之江区

Suminoe-ku / Nanko

Suminoe-ku covers the Nanko and Cosmo Square waterfront, where Intex Osaka hosts trade fairs and exhibitions and the Sakishima Cosmo Tower and ATC hold offices and event halls. The Osaka Nanko ferry terminals here serve long-distance ferries, so groups move between ships, venues and hotels.

Pickup points and meeting tips

  • For Intex Osaka, name the exhibition hall number and the gate or bus area the organiser has assigned.
  • Ferry passengers should give the ferry company, terminal and arrival time; the terminals are spread around the Nanko area.
  • Cosmo Square Station (Chuo Line and New Tram) is a handy meeting landmark for staff joining a group transfer.
  • Hotels in the bay area usually have forecourts where vans and minibuses can stop.

Vehicle access

Wide, planned roads make the Nanko area suitable for every vehicle size. During large exhibitions, organisers often set temporary traffic and bus-parking rules, so check the event’s transport guidance.

Confirm the precise hall, ferry berth or venue gate for group loading.

Luggage

Exhibitors may carry sample cases and display materials; mention bulky items in the request so the vehicle has room, especially with a minibus that has no under-floor hold.

Typical drive times

Kansai Airport (KIX)Hanshin Expressway Wangan Routeapprox. 35–50 min
Itami Airport (ITM)approx. 40–55 min
Universal Studios Japanapprox. 20–30 min
Kyoto Stationapprox. 70–90 min

Approximate, without traffic delays.

Combine in one charter day

  • Sakishima Cosmo Tower observation deck
  • Kaiyukan and Tempozan (Minato-ku)
  • Namba (Naniwa-ku)

Recommended vehicles

Places and pickup areas to consider

  • Intex Osaka
  • Cosmo Square
  • Nanko Port

Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.

Frequently asked questions

Can you run daily shuttles between our hotel and Intex Osaka during a trade fair?

Multi-day shuttle requests are possible; include the hall, daily timetable and passenger counts so vehicles and drivers can be planned.

Our ferry arrives early in the morning — is pickup possible?

Early pickups can be requested. Give the ferry name and scheduled arrival so the driver can be at the right terminal.