Guidebook for Osaka
Sightseeing
The Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka,
Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
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梅田スカイビル
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka,
Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
The Shitennouji (Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings) is Japan’s oldest surviving
Buddhist temple. It was built by Prince Shoutoku (574-622), one of the country’s earliest and most important converts
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四天王寺
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiThe Shitennouji (Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings) is Japan’s oldest surviving
Buddhist temple. It was built by Prince Shoutoku (574-622), one of the country’s earliest and most important converts
Sumiyoshi-taisha is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan,
of which there are some 200. Sumiyoshi-taisha is said to have been built
around the 4th or 5th century.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardSumiyoshi-taisha is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan,
of which there are some 200. Sumiyoshi-taisha is said to have been built
around the 4th or 5th century.
"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to
Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
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大阪水上バス（株） アクアライナー・サンタマリア予約センター
"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to
Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
生野韓国タウン
4-chōme-5-15 MomodaniKorea town in Osaka
"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, 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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空中庭園展望台
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, 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 .
"Nakazaki 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"Nakazaki 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.
Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 NanbasennichimaeIf 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.
"Nambayasaka 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!
347 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi"Nambayasaka 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!
2055 現地メンバーのおすすめ
通天閣
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku 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.
2395 現地メンバーのおすすめ
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.
Shopping
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 WardWith 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.
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward"Shinsaibashisuji" 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.
893 現地メンバーのおすすめ
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.
"Doguyasuji Shopping Street" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
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千日前道具屋筋商店街
14-5 Nanbasennichimae"Doguyasuji Shopping Street" 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.
"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi"Shinsaibashi 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.
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 SouemonchōIt 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 Market" 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 Market" 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.
540 現地メンバーのおすすめ
天神橋筋商店街
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita WardThe “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
Entertainment & Activities
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 ChausuyamachōThe 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.
Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service.
Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.
295 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ひらかたパーク
1-1 HirakatakōenchōHirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service.
Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
4440 現地メンバーのおすすめ
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
SakurajimaUniversal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
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大阪海遊館
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrilocated in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
Arts & Culture
"Asahi Beer Factory" Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of
the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
アサヒビール
"Asahi Beer Factory" Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of
the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
518 現地メンバーのおすすめ
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 Bunraku 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.
1339 現地メンバーのおすすめ
国立文楽劇場
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi"National Bunraku 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"
Food Scene
"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.
"Sushi Tetsu" 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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Sushi Tetsu
2 Chome-5-9 Higashishinsaibashi"Sushi Tetsu" 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" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Jumbo Souhontenn 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
1-chōme-1-4 Ōimazatominami"Jumbo Souhontenn Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi"Gyoza No Osho" 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 Osakahonten" 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 Osakahonten" 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.
34 現地メンバーのおすすめ
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 Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco ichibanya" Japanese curry restaurant.
カフェレストフジワラ
"Cafe Rest Fujiwara" For coffee lovers!
"Uoya Hidezou" 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" 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!
"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!
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
Drinks & Nightlife
"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
Ōimazatonishi, 1-chōme−30−１５
"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa"Domadoma Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
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京風 個室居酒屋 一期一会 布施店
1-chōme-2-20 Chōdō"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
ＪＯＹＳＯＵＮＤ 道頓堀１丁目店
Dotonbori-1 Chome-2 Chuo WardKaraoke Joysound Dotonbori