Guidebook for Ikuno-ku,Osaka city
Sightseeing
Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
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Temple Sumiyoshi
7-13-9 IkutamachōSumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
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四天王寺
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
"Umeda Sky Building" The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
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梅田スカイビル
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Umeda Sky Building" The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
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Teppanyaki Minami
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaLocated around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
"Nagasaki Cho"If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
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Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita Ward"Nagasaki Cho"If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
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Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
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新世界
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno Ward"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
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大阪城公園
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
勝尾寺
2914-1 AomataniKatsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
"Namba Yasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi"Namba Yasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
"Tsutenkaku" is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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通天閣
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi"Tsutenkaku" is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
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道頓堀
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
"Abeno Harukas " This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
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阿部野橋ターミナルビル
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji"Abeno Harukas " This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
"Minato machi river place" To the north of OCAT you will see the eye-catching octagonal-shaped building Minato-Machi River Place. It's especially dramatic at night, when the building is beautifully lit up.
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minatomachi river place
1-chōme-3-1 Minatomachi"Minato machi river place" To the north of OCAT you will see the eye-catching octagonal-shaped building Minato-Machi River Place. It's especially dramatic at night, when the building is beautifully lit up.
Food Scene
"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
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Sushitetsu
1-chōme-5-7 Shinsaibashisuji"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
喜たこ 今里店
1-chōme-17-21 Ōimazatonishi"Kitako Imazato" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Jumbo Souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
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Jambosohonten
4-chōme-3-28 Shinimazato"Jumbo Souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Gyoza No Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
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Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi"Gyoza No Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
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今里わっしょい
1-chōme-5-2 Ōimazatominami"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
"Masumoto Osaka Honten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
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Karamenya Masumoto Osaka honten
1-chōme-12-3 Fukaeminami"Masumoto Osaka Honten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
"Shinanosuke ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
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Shinanosuke Ueroku
6-chōme-2-12 Uehonmachi"Shinanosuke ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
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Imazato-teppanyaki
4-chōme-4-23 Shinimazato"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
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焼鳥のさくら今里店
1-chōme-27-20 Ōimazatonishi"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
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Fugutaro
3-chōme-2-5 Shinimazato"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 Ōimazatonishi"Gust Oimazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
"Coco Ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
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Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco Ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
オムライス＆ハンバーグのお店カフェレストFUJIWARA
"Cafe Rest Imazato" For coffee lovers!
"Uoya Hidezou Imazato" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
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Sakanaya Hidezo
2-chōme-1-19 Ōimazatominami"Uoya Hidezou Imazato" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
The cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
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ＳＡＫＵＲＡＣＡＦＥ
4-chōme-3-27 ShinimazatoThe cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
レコッコレ
"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
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nana's green tea
4-20 Ōfukachō"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
"Konamon Museum" Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki , learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
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Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 Dōtonbori"Konamon Museum" Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki , learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
本家日本第一大たこ
1-chōme-4-14 Dōtonbori"Otako" The most famous takoyaki vendor in the neighborhood.
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
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Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
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浜焼太郎 今里店
1-chōme-30-15 Ōimazatonishi"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
"Ichigoichie Fuse" Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink is located in next station.
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京風 個室居酒屋 一期一会 布施店
1-chōme-2-20 Chōdō"Ichigoichie Fuse" Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink is located in next station.
Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa"Domadoma Fuse" Japanese bar is located in next station.
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
カラオケ JOYSOUND 玉造店 (ジョイサウンド)
1-chōme-3-20 Higashiobase karaoke Joy Sound Tamatsukuri
Parks & Nature
"Tennoji Park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
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天王寺動物園
1-108 Chausuyamachō"Tennoji Park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
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明治の森箕面国定公園
1-18 MinookōenIf you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
毛馬桜之宮公園
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiIt is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
Arts & Culture
"The Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
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インスタントラーメン発明記念館
8-25 Masumichō"The Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
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大阪市立住まいのミュージアム「大阪くらしの今昔館」
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiYou will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
"National Bunrau Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
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国立文楽劇場
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi"National Bunrau Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
OSTEC展示ホール
1-chōme-8-4 Utsubohonmachi"Osaka Science Museum" City's science museum.
Shopping
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward"Shinsaibashi Suji" A large shopping district
"Nihonbashi Denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
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大阪日本橋でんでんタウン
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward"Nihonbashi Denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
千日前道具屋筋商店街
14-5 Nanbasennichimae"Doguyasuji Market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments
Ｏｎｌｙ１玉造店
Tamatsukuri Chuo WardThis is Osaka local 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo Ward"Daiso" Japanese 100 yen store.
"Shinsai Bashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi"Shinsai Bashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda"Pokemon Center Osaka" This is an official Pokemon store.
"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
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Tenjinbashi
Tenjinbashi Kita WardThe “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
Essentials
Life Imazato
2-chōme-15-17 ŌimazatonishiLife imazato
ビス進興
1-chōme-32-18 Ōimazato Biss shinkou
Super Tamade Imazato
1-chōme-18-18 Nakagawanishi Super Tamade Imazato"
7-Eleven
5-chōme-2-8 Momodani"Seven Eleven Osakashinimazato" 24h convenience store.
FamilyMart
3-chōme-4-16 Nanba"Familymart Imazato ekimae shop" 24h convenience store.
Lawson Shinimazato 6-chome
6-chōme-16-16 Shinimazato"Lawson Shinimazato" 24h convenience store.
Sunkus Shinimazato 3-chome
"Sunkus Shinimazato" 24h convenience store.
"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
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Sun Drug
3-chōme-1-30 Ōimazato"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.