Pickup points and meeting tips
- Tell us which side of Shin-Osaka you are exiting — the station spans both sides of the tracks, and the pickup point differs accordingly.
- Share your train number and arrival time so the driver’s waiting time can be planned around possible delays.
- Business hotels around Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station usually allow a van to stop briefly at the entrance.
- Juso pickups are best arranged near the Hankyu station on a wider street, away from the narrow dining lanes.
Vehicle access
The roads around Shin-Osaka carry heavy traffic and stopping is restricted near the station plazas. Vans and minibuses are the most flexible here; coaches should use a legal coach stop agreed in advance.
Specify your Shinkansen exit and meeting point; not every street accepts a full-size coach.
Luggage
Shinkansen travellers often carry large suitcases; tell us the number of bags so the vehicle is sized for luggage, not just seats.
Typical drive times
| Kansai Airport (KIX) | approx. 60–80 min |
|---|---|
| Itami Airport (ITM) | approx. 20–30 min |
| Kyoto StationMeishin Expressway | approx. 45–65 min |
| Universal Studios Japan | approx. 25–35 min |
| Nara Park | approx. 55–75 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Umeda (Kita-ku)
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park (Suita)
- Osaka Castle (Chuo-ku)
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Juso
- Nishinakajima
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.