Guidebook for Osaka-shi
Shopping
Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
15 locals recommend
3 Chome-7 Tenjinbashi
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
This facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.
63 locals recommend
Dojima Chika center(DOTICA)
1-chōme-6-1 DōjimaThis facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.
Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
83 locals recommend
Est
3-25 KakudachōStretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
319 locals recommend
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaAn iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
272 locals recommend
Umeda Loft
16-7 ChayamachiUmeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
A large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.
121 locals recommend
Herbis Osaka
2-chōme-5-25 UmedaA large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.
An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
171 locals recommend
Herbis Plaza / Herbis Plaza Ent
2-chōme-2-22 UmedaAn Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
11 locals recommend
Bally Store
This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
671 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 ŌfukachōA popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
E-ma
1-chōme-12-6 UmedaA fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.
A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
372 locals recommend
NU Chayamachi
10-12 ChayamachiA new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
152 locals recommend
Hankyu Sanban Gai
1-chōme-1-3 ShibataA shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita WardHuge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
82 locals recommend
Diamor, Osaka
Umeda-1-chōme-10 Kita WardThis underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
703 locals recommend
Hep Five
5-15 KakudachōLocated at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
797 locals recommend
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōOne of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
Food Scene
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
434 locals recommend
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 KomatsubarachōPlease come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
12 locals recommend
1-chōme-3-1 Umeda
High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner.
135 locals recommend
Umeda Hagakure
Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
551 locals recommend
Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 HigashishinsaibashiAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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.
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.
Konamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
154 locals recommend
Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 DōtonboriKonamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
195 locals recommend
551 Horai Ebisubashi honten
3-chōme-6-3 Nanba551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
46 locals recommend
Kikuya confectionary
2-chōme-2-12 KōraibashiThis old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
Essentials
Office building from B2F to 23F accommodates a book store with the largest floor size in Kansai, restaurants and sundry stores. Dojima Yakushido is in the East square.
22 locals recommend
1 Chome-6-20 Dōjima
Office building from B2F to 23F accommodates a book store with the largest floor size in Kansai, restaurants and sundry stores. Dojima Yakushido is in the East square.
The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
22 locals recommend
1-chōme-1-86 Noda
The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
Entertainment & Activities
Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.
112 locals recommend
Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
2-chōme-1-34 TenjinbashiTemma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.
An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
158 locals recommend
The Symphony Hall
2-chōme-3-3 ŌyodominamiAn arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
28 locals recommend
2 Chome-3 Nakazakinishi
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
87 locals recommend
Knowledge Capital
3-1 ŌfukachōA full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
78 locals recommend
Sankei Hall Breeze
2-chōme-4-9 UmedaStepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
Arts & Culture
A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
35 locals recommend
4-chōme-6-20 Tenjinbashi
A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
378 locals recommend
Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 ŌgimachiA museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
73 locals recommend
Osaka Shiki Theatre
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
108 locals recommend
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 ChayamachiPresents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
Sightseeing
The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.
34 locals recommend
Japan Post
1-chōme-4-13 TamatsukuriThe new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.
The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
58 locals recommend
2-chōme-5-4 Sonezaki
The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
12 locals recommend
8-26 Chayamachi
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Daishi (774-835 A.D.).
53 locals recommend
3-7 Taiyūjichō
Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Daishi (774-835 A.D.).
A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
74 locals recommend
Naniwa Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita WardA well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
348 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.