I purchased a JR pass and will be staying in Kyoto. My return flight goes out of Kansai, and on my last day I wanted to go from Kyoto to Osaka, spend the day in Osaka, and then continue on to Kansai. I know there are two train stations in Osaka, and I wasn't sure which to go to (and store my bags). Also, if there's no difference, which station is closer to more interesting sites (eating mainly)? Thanks in advance!
Osaka Station
Hi there,
I think you are referring to Osaka station and Shin-Osaka (the station for the bullet trains) station? Osaka station itself is a lot more central and is in the area called Umeda, the northern centre of Osaka. Osaka station is therefore a lot more interesting than Shin-Osaka (unless you want to do some train spotting).
I would also recommend a visit to the Namba/Shinsaibashi/Dotonbori area. It is not exactly close to Osaka but you can be there in 10 minutes using the Osaka Subway. Or use your JR Pass to JR-Namba.
Hope this helps,
Daniel
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