Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiA symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardShinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeA hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
Shopping
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
324 locals recommend
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardA popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
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2-chōme-10-1 SennichimaeMega department store of electric devices.
A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
130 locals recommend
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A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
Entertainment & Activities
OsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaOsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
Namba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
166 locals recommend
Namba Hatch
1-chōme-3-1 MinatomachiNamba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
Getting Around
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardFood Scene
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
14 locals recommend
551 Horai Shinsaibashi Daimaru
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
212 locals recommend
Hosen-ji Temple
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
Parks & Nature
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThe third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThe park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
Arts & Culture
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriBe surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeA museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
281 locals recommend
Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 TenmaExhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.