Japan has a long tradition of collecting goshuin, stamps from temples and shrines that quietly mark where you’ve been. Eki-Inki takes that same idea and places it underground.

Instead of sightseeing highlights, the focus is on stations. Instead of a single destination, the journey itself becomes the point.

You start getting off the train for five minutes.

You notice what’s outside the gate.

You move on.

Over time, the stamps add up to something more personal than a checklist.

Each of the 134 stamps was designed by local design students, based on symbols found around the station. Some reference well-known landmarks. Others capture small details that rarely make it into guidebooks.

Together, they show a version of Osaka that exists between major attractions, shaped by daily life as much as tourism.

Because the designs are tied to place, the stamps only make sense once you’re there.

Stamping a page is slower than taking a photo. That’s part of the appeal.

Ink bleeds. Pressure varies. Dates get written by hand. Each page becomes a record of time and movement, not just location.

Long after the trip, it’s easier to remember why you stopped somewhere, not just that you did.

The cover features the official cap emblem worn by Osaka Metro station staff, giving the book a quiet sense of authority. Inside, the 46-page layout is organized by subway line, making progress easy to follow without forcing a route.

Date fields let you track when you visited. Free pages invite you to tape in a day pass, add notes, or collect stamps from nearby attractions. Over a few days, the book naturally turns into a travel log.

Only 5,000 copies of Eki-Inki will be produced. It will be sold at commuter pass counters at Umeda, Namba, and Tennoji stations, as well as through the Osaka Metro official online shop. Show your love for Osaka!

・Release Date: February 20, 2026
・Price: 1,000 yen (tax included).
・For details, see the official website (in Japanese)

Collecting stamps is also a journey to encounter unknown sides of Osaka.

Running straight through the heart of Osaka, the Midosuji Line connects many of the city’s most familiar neighborhoods. It also happens to feature some of the most distinctive stamp designs.

From Umeda and Yodoyabashi down through Honmachi, Shinsaibashi, and Namba, this line offers a wide range of styles and themes.

・Yodoyabashi Station features designs inspired by stately historic architecture, including landmarks such as the Bank of Japan Osaka Branch.

・Dobutsuen-mae Station contrasts that formality with a playful stamp featuring animals from around the world.

Most station stamps are located near the Stationmaster’s Office inside the station. If you don’t see one right away, just ask a staff member:

"Eki-Stamp?"

They’ll know exactly what you’re looking for.

One thing to keep in mind is timing. Stationmaster offices aren’t accessible 24 hours a day, so visiting during daytime hours makes things much easier.

If you plan to get on and off frequently, a day pass is worth it.

The Enjoy Eco Card gives you unlimited Osaka Metro rides for one day:
・Weekdays: 820 yen
・Weekends and holidays: 620 yen

With unlimited rides, you can step off just to stamp a page and hop right back on without thinking about fares. It turns short stops into part of the fun rather than a hassle!

You don’t need a plan to start. Pick a line. Get off when curiosity kicks in. Stamp the page. Move on. By the end of the trip, you won’t just remember the places you meant to visit. You’ll remember the ones you didn’t plan on at all. That’s what Eki-Inki makes possible.

(Source/Main Image:Osaka Metro)