Osaka University is located in the northern part of Osaka Prefecture. Osaka, boasting 1400 years of history, has a captivating combination of modernity and antiquity. Its ancient Osaka tomb clusters are recognized as objects of world heritage while the Shitenno-ji Temple, erected by Prince Shotoku, stands witness to the spread of Buddhism. The popular tourist destinations of Kyoto, Nara and Kobe are all accessible within an hour.
There are two airports in Osaka, e.g., Kansai International Airport and Itami (Osaka International) Airport. There is a bus service between the two airports. https://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/ITM
From Itami Airport, the campuses of Osaka University are accessible within half an hour. Osaka University has several campuses. The venue is in Minoh, and the on-campus accommodation (Kasugaoka House) is in Suita.
(1) 5 minute walk from the Shinsemba-kitabashi bus stop [Hankyu Bus]
*To access the Shinsemba-kitabashi bus stop, board the Hankyu Bus no. 19, 20, 22, 82, 83, 85 departing Senri-chūō station (Osaka Monorail/Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line)
(2) 25 minute walk from Senri-chūō station
*Head north from Senri-chūō station along Shin-Midosuji Street. (Be careful not to pass through any residential areas.)
Accommodation
Kasugaoka House
https://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/schools/facilities/BandB/long_term.html
Getting to the on-campus accommodation (Kasugaoka House) :
-from Kansai Airport by JR (Japan Railway) Haruka express; get off at Shin Osaka. Then please take a taxi.
-from Kansai Airport, there is a limousine bus service to Osaka (Itami) Airport.
-from Osaka (Itami) Airport by Osaka Monorail; get off at Handai-byoin-mae Station. The Kasugaoka House is a 5-minute walk from the station.
