Train station • 1 Chome-10 Shonai Higashimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka 561-0831, Japan
Shonai Station is known for being an old station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. Since the Showa era, the surrounding Toyosouth Market, shopping streets, and streets have remained largely unchanged. The lively and nostalgic atmosphere of the old town is very charming.
There is the Toyosouth Market in front of the station, bustling with people looking for fresh ingredients. There are also many restaurants offering cheap and delicious meals, where you can see people enjoying drinks and snacks during the day. While strolling around, there is also the enjoyment of finding hidden gem eateries.
It is only 4 stops by train to Umeda, and the access to the city center is very good. However, there is also the concern of noise from airplanes flying directly overhead. Although the streets are dominated by old buildings, environmental improvement is gradually being carried out through redevelopment projects.
The area around Shonai Station, where the atmosphere of the Showa era remains strong, is a charming old town full of vitality. You can feel the history and enjoy a leisurely and nostalgic yet fresh experience.