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Family-friendly hotels near Shin-Imamiya Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Shin-Imamiya Station
Shin-Imamiya Station sits on the border of Naniwa Ward and Nishinari Ward in Osaka, and is served by both JR West and Nankai Electric Railway. JR trains run on the Osaka Loop Line and the Kansai Main Line (Yamatoji Line), while Nankai trains run on the Nankai Main Line and the Koya Line. The Hankai Tramway's Shin-Imamiya-eki-mae stop is right next door. Every Nankai train stops here, including limited express trains. To the northeast is Shinsekai, one of Osaka's major sightseeing areas, and to the south lies the Airin district. In fiscal 2025, the daily average was 65,781 boardings for JR and 98,810 boardings and alightings for Nankai.
Visiting Shin-Imamiya Station with kids
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JR has an elevator at the east exit
The only JR elevator is at the east exit (Tsutenkaku exit) on the 1st floor. There is no elevator or escalator to the west exit ticket gate level, only stairs.
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Nankai has 4 elevators
The Nankai station has 4 elevators in total: those connecting all platforms with the 2nd floor, and those connecting the west exit (2nd floor) with street level. Escalators are available only at Platforms 2 and 3.
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Transferring between JR and Nankai
The transfer gate is on the 4th floor at the west end of the platforms. Depending on which JR car you ride in, the walk can be longer, and Platforms 3 and 4 are even farther away than Platforms 1 and 2.
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Restrooms are inside the gates
At JR, restrooms are inside the east exit gate on the 1st floor and inside the west exit gate on the 4th floor. Nankai also has restrooms inside its gates. All are separate for men and women and have flush toilets.
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West exit convenience store is closed
The convenience store inside the JR west exit gate is temporarily closed until summer 2027 because of ceiling work on the station building. It's a good idea to buy drinks and other items before you board.
South of the station is the Airin district, an area lined with budget lodgings for day laborers.
Family-friendly features near Shin-Imamiya Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Shin-Imamiya Station (11, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 11 are within 1.5 km of Shin-Imamiya Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Illustrative imageOMO7 Osaka Hotel by Hoshino Resorts
City Express by Marriott Osaka Shin-Imamiya
Spaworld Hotel & Resort
City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba Minami
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
Anda no Mori Osaka Tennoji Tower
Fairfield by Marriott Osaka Namba
Citadines Namba Osaka
Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka
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Seasonal picks for Osaka
New Year Holidays With Kids
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Christmas With Kids in Japan
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Winter Vacation With Kids
Plan around the New Year rush: snow play, hot springs, warm southern islands, or indoor city fun, for the first or second half of the break
Travel tips
If you have a stroller, it helps to plan your route around the JR east exit (Tsutenkaku exit), which has an elevator. The JR west exit ticket gate level has only stairs, and the transfer gate to Nankai is there too. For IC cards (rechargeable prepaid transit cards), the JR side is in the ICOCA area and the Nankai side is in the PiTaPa area.
Best season
Because this Osaka base has many indoor attractions, it is easy to enjoy all year round. Spring and fall have mild weather, which makes outdoor sightseeing comfortable. Summer is hot and humid, so mix in indoor spots and drink water often. Winter suits an itinerary focused on indoor activities.
Getting there
You can use the JR Osaka Loop Line and Yamatoji Line, and the Nankai Main Line and Koya Line. Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Sakaisuji Line is also nearby.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | JR: 3-17-1 Ebisu-nishi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka / Nankai: 1-2-24 Haginochaya, Nishinari Ward, Osaka |
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| trainNearest station | JR Osaka Loop Line and Yamatoji Line, Nankai Main Line and Koya Line, Hankai Tramway Line |
| callPhone | 南海電鉄コールセンター 050-3090-2608(8:00～21:00) |
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FAQ
Can I transfer with a stroller?
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The JR west exit ticket gate level has only stairs, so with a stroller you will need to rely on the elevator at the east exit (Tsutenkaku exit). Nankai has 4 elevators, including elevators connecting the west exit with street level.
Can I get to Kansai Airport?
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On JR, you can take the Hanwa Line or Kansai Airport Line from Platform 2 toward Wakayama or Kansai Airport. On Nankai, every train stops here, including the Rapi:t α limited express.
Can I transfer to the subway?
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Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line and Sakaisuji Line is nearby. Transfer guidance is provided by the JR West station and by Osaka Metro.
Can I stay near the station?
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There are 10 family-friendly places to stay within 1.5 km. The closest, City Express by Marriott Osaka Shin-Imamiya, is about 0.1 km away and lets young children sleep free when sharing a bed with parents.
What amenities are most common at these hotels?
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Within 1.5 km, 10 properties offer humidifier and air purifier loans, and 8 have English support. Free co-sleeping and baby crib loans are each offered at 7 properties.