Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
181 locals recommend
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
159 locals recommend
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
Easy side trip from Osaka. Capital of Japan for over 1000 years.
From Namba Station
Taxi one hour
Train one hour 20 minutes
185 locals recommend
Oidecho
Easy side trip from Osaka. Capital of Japan for over 1000 years.
From Namba Station
Taxi one hour
Train one hour 20 minutes
Skyscraper with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train30minutes
113 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building General Information
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaSkyscraper with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train30minutes
Tallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiTallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
One of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiOne of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
140 locals recommend
Sumiyoshitaisha Station
Nagaochō-3 Sumiyoshi WardHead shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
Japan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardJapan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaPopular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
I was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardI was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
must go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Wardmust go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
An average zoo I should say but still worth to visit. Might not be a good time to be during winter time as the weather can sometime spoiled your mood as you cannot enjoy the trip.
From Namba Station
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōAn average zoo I should say but still worth to visit. Might not be a good time to be during winter time as the weather can sometime spoiled your mood as you cannot enjoy the trip.
From Namba Station
A big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
629 locals recommend
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriA big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardFresh Food Paradise
From Namba Station
Taxi8minutes
A very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaA very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
If you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiIf you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardA popular enshrining the god of business prosperity.
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiShopping
Denden Town
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardGreat Shopping Venue
From Namba Station
Taxi 3 minutes
Food Scene
This restaurant is known for the highly popular "Yokohamaya Style" Ramen.
162 locals recommend
Konshinya Osaka-Namba
2-chōme-4-3 NanbanakaThis restaurant is known for the highly popular "Yokohamaya Style" Ramen.
We can't forget the delicious kushi-katsu when we talk about Osaka cuisine. This store is reasonably priced, so you can eat as much as you want!
339 locals recommend
Kushikatsu Daruma Namba honten
1-chōme-5-24 NanbaWe can't forget the delicious kushi-katsu when we talk about Osaka cuisine. This store is reasonably priced, so you can eat as much as you want!
This is the place to go if you want to eat tempura. Closed on Mondays.
240 locals recommend
Tempura Daikichi
2-chōme-10-25 NanbanakaThis is the place to go if you want to eat tempura. Closed on Mondays.
Shop Namba head office of Rikuro Uncle
3-chōme-2-28 NanbaGreat place for Cheesecake takeouts!
Pablo Dotombori
2-chōme-8-1 ShinsaibashisujiHere you can get delicious cheese tart takeouts!
A health oriented cafe offering additive-free, organic food. Great for mornings and lunches!
88 locals recommend
S・EBISU CAFE BAR
1-chōme-3-35 EbisuhonmachiA health oriented cafe offering additive-free, organic food. Great for mornings and lunches!
もみの木
1-chōme-1-15 DaikokuGreat cafe for relaxing.
珈琲館モア
Good place to go for a cup of coffee.
Tsurutontan Daikokucho
2-chōme-1-11 ShikitsunishiGood place for udon noodles.
天粉盛
Fantastic place for the popular Sanuki style udon.
Kappa Ramen Honpo factory shop
2-chōme-4-14 DeshiroGood place to go for good soy sauce ramen.
中華そばふじい 芦原橋本店
3-chōme-9-19 ShiokusaAnother good place to go for soy sauce ramen.
ケイストーリー/Ｋ・Ｓｔｏｒｙ
1-chōme-6-1 InariFantastic Korean food to be had here.
Wagyu beef yakiniku! Fantastic restaurant. Pricing starts from 10,000yen per person
90 locals recommend
Nakata
1-chōme-7-16 NanbaWagyu beef yakiniku! Fantastic restaurant. Pricing starts from 10,000yen per person
Entertainment & Activities
Osaka is all about comedy. If you want to watch real Japanese comedy, go to this theater. You can watch the Yoshimoto Shin-Kigeki, as well as rakugo, by veterans and apprentices!
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeOsaka is all about comedy. If you want to watch real Japanese comedy, go to this theater. You can watch the Yoshimoto Shin-Kigeki, as well as rakugo, by veterans and apprentices!
Getting Around
Buses going to Kansai International Airport go through here.
668 locals recommend
Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiBuses going to Kansai International Airport go through here.
落合上渡船場（北津守側）
3-chōme-12-1 KitatsumoriFerry boats for crossing Kizu river. Totally free! 15 min each.
Essentials
Public bathhouse (sento), where anyone can enter by paying the entrance fee (440yen). Let's enjoy the Sento!
52 locals recommend
文化温泉
Public bathhouse (sento), where anyone can enter by paying the entrance fee (440yen). Let's enjoy the Sento!