There are 3 ways to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai by train, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Universal-city to Nishikujōtrain P: JR Yumesaki Line Local
- Take the train from Nishikujō to Shin-Imamiyatrain Kansai Airport Rapid Service / ...
34 min¥237–335Taxi
- Take the taxi from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekaitaxi 9.8 km
11 min¥4,200–5,000Walk
- Take the foot from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekaiwalk 9.2 km
1h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥340 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai. However, there are services departing from Universal-city and arriving at Shin-Imamiya via Nishikujō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Universal Studios Japan and Shinsekai is 11 km.
The best way to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs ¥230 - ¥340.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai, including transfers.
Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Universal-city station.
Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nishikujō station.
There are 9549+ hotels available in Shinsekai.
What companies run services between Universal Studios Japan and Shinsekai, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Universal Studios Japan to Shinsekai via Universal-city, Nishikujō, and Shin-Imamiya in around 34 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Universal-city to Nishikujō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishikujō to Shin-Imamiya
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,000
Kokusai Kogyo
- Phone
- +81 570-03-5931
- Website
- kkg-osaka.jp
Osaka MK
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-4441
- Website
- mk-group.co.jp
Sakura Taxi
- Phone
- +81 6-6452-0055
- Website
- sakurataxi.co.jp
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