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Osaka City Road Origin Marker

📍 1 Shiba, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka (Shindō intersection), Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Osaka
Category
Sightseeing
Duration
15-20 minutes
Address
1 Shiba, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka (Shindō intersection), Japan
Coordinates
34.7010, 135.4960

Introduction

The Osaka City Road Origin Marker stands at the Shindō intersection in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, the zero point from which the city's road distances have been measured since 1873 (Meiji 6), a quiet witness to modern Osaka's road administration. A simple marker with a dark-green base and a gold inverted triangle, it sits unfenced at a busy Umeda crossing, easy to glance at while passing the Osaka Station district, a small stop for transport-history and urban-measurement fans.

✨ Highlights

1
Road Zero
Osaka's road-distance origin since 1873.
2
Modern Witness
Reflects Meiji-era road administration.
3
Simple Marker
Dark-green base, gold triangle, low-profile.
4
Umeda Corner
At the Shindō intersection, calm amid bustle.
5
On the Way
Spotted at a glance in the station district.
6
Niche Stop
For transport-history and measurement fans.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：1 Shiba, Umeda, Kita-ku, at Shindō intersection.
→Time Needed：15-20 minutes at the spot.
→When Open：Roadside marker any time.
→Cost：Free.
→Access：Osaka Metro Umeda or JR Osaka 5-10 min.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

At the Shindō intersection in Umeda, viewable any time; no fence or facilities

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree to view

Roadside marker, no fence or facilities

Transportation

Subway

5 min from Osaka Metro Midosuji Umeda or Hankyu Osaka-Umeda, 10 min from JR Osaka

Note

At the Shindō intersection in the Osaka Station district

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Osaka City Road Origin Marker?

Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; At the Shindō intersection in Umeda, viewable any time; no fence or facilities

How much is the admission for Osaka City Road Origin Marker?

Free Admission: Free to view; Roadside marker, no fence or facilities

How long should I spend at Osaka City Road Origin Marker?

A typical visit takes 15-20 minutes.

How do I get to Osaka City Road Origin Marker?

Subway: 5 min from Osaka Metro Midosuji Umeda or Hankyu Osaka-Umeda, 10 min from JR Osaka