Hankai Tramway Co.,Ltd

These trams/​street cars are just cute. There’s only one car, you board at these small stations along the line, and on the way to Sumiyoshi Taisha (also knowns as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine) you feel like you’re taking a trip down memory lane in old school Osaka. After all, this tramway is meant to show off Osaka’s historical sites, as it stops at a lot of shrines along the way.
My husband and I took the tram a few stops, as it was the recommended route to visit Sumiyoshi Taisha. Luckily there was a lot of signage at the stop we were at (I think it was the Tengachaya station) so we were able to find out tram arrival times (about 3 per hour) and fare information.
It’s a flat fare for every ride. You must have the exact fare per person, as the machine doesn’t offer any change. I suggest buying a drink at the many street vending machines so you can get coins if you need them!

Hankai Tramway has two lines which run Osaka city and Sakai city. This tram train has another name «Tin tin densha» in Japanese. I took a train at Tennoji Station. The station is located in the center of the road. I felt getting on a bus.
Do you know that you can rent the tram train and hold a party? Of course, you can freely bring foods and beverages. But No smoking! It costs 55 200 yen including tax. One car accommodates 35 passengers at most. Christmas party, class reunion party, every party is OK. This small train has nostalgic atmosphere. I like the landscape from the window of the train.
If you get on the train, you will reach Matsumushi, Sumiyoshi park (famous cherry-​blossom viewing spot), Tezukayama. After getting off, walking around the town is enjoyable!