Living in Juso

Hankyu's largest junction station, where all three Hankyu lines stop. West of the station is an old izakaya and standing-bar alley typified by Sanbei Yokocho, and the east is a calm residential area, so the atmosphere differs sharply even within the same neighborhood. It is quite cheap for a location right next to Umeda, a practical choice for people living alone and young professionals who want to save on transportation and living costs.

This is a key transfer point one stop from Umeda, where the Hankyu Kobe, Takarazuka and Kyoto lines all stop. The old bar and restaurant streets are lively with low prices, so the burden of living alone for the first time is light, and the three Hankyu lines give good access toward Kobe and Kyoto. The atmosphere of a former red-light district lingers, so nights can be hectic depending on the area, which is worth knowing. It suits people living alone and young professionals who want low living costs and transit that spreads in every direction.