Guidebook for Osaka
Shopping
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardBig Shopping mall
ＮＵ茶屋町
Nu Chayamachi,
Restaurants and shopping
Umeda Loft
16-7 ChayamachiLoft is big shopping store in Umeda area.
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.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
575 locals recommend
Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 NishishinsaibashiThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
518 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaA 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 SennichimaeMega department store of electric devices.
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle is widely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle is widely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of Hideyoshi Toyotomi.
Grand Front Osaka (グランフラント大阪) is a large commercial complex north of JR Osaka Station in the Umeda district
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka (グランフラント大阪) is a large commercial complex north of JR Osaka Station in the Umeda district
The Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City".
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Umeda Sky Building (梅田スカイビル) is a spectacular high rise building in the Kita district of Osaka, near Osaka and Umeda Stations. It is also known as the "New Umeda City".
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardOne of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
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.
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaThis shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
794 locals recommend
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiThis department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
63 locals recommend
Tombori River walk
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-1 Chuo WardRunning through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
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.
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
324 locals recommend
アメリカ村の会 事務局
1-chōme-6-14 NishishinsaibashiA unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiA theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
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.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi-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.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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.
33 locals recommend
大阪城公國
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.
Located on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
91 locals recommend
Osaka Amenity Park
1-chōme-8-30 TenmabashiLocated on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
135 locals recommend
Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 KaigandōriThe former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
Built with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
154 locals recommend
ATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 NankōkitaBuilt with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
273 locals recommend
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Chiyozaki-3-chōme-中2 Nishi WardThe UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
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 shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
107 locals recommend
Q's Mall
2-chōme-5-18 MorinomiyachūōA shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
27 locals recommend
Abeno LUCIAS
1-chōme-5-1 AbenosujiConnected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
319 locals recommend
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
96 locals recommend
Hoop
1-chōme-2-30 AbenosujiA commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
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.
Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardKnown as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
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.
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.
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiJapan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
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.
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.
Food Scene
ラ バルカッチャ
Toyosaki-3-chōme-5 Kita WardPizza and Italian restaurant which is very popular nearby my apartment.
Uoshin Sushi/Umeda,Osaka
4-16 DōyamachōSushi ,sea food ,Japanese foof restaurant
Noodle-Kunimaru Umeda
japanese noodle restaurant
美々卯 梅田ルクア店
Nabe (Japanese Style Hot Pot),Fusion Cuisine,Party Spaces
Essentials
Savoy
Nagaranishi-1-2 Kita WardSupermarket. You can buy food, drink, commodity etc.
Lawson Tsurunocho Shop
3-10 Tsurunochō24 hours open.
Entertainment & Activities
HEP Five, a shopping complex with specialty shops geared for young people, boasts Kita's most recognizable symbol: a bright red Ferris wheel on its roof. From an air conditioned gondola at the top of the wheel 106 meters above the ground, you can get a splendid view of downtown, of Osaka harbor, and all the way out to Mount Ikoma.
27 locals recommend
HEP FIVE 観覧車
HEP Five, a shopping complex with specialty shops geared for young people, boasts Kita's most recognizable symbol: a bright red Ferris wheel on its roof. From an air conditioned gondola at the top of the wheel 106 meters above the ground, you can get a splendid view of downtown, of Osaka harbor, and all the way out to Mount Ikoma.
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 appealing to children and adults of all ages. In 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will make its debut at Universal Studios Japan, reproducing the world from the Harry Potter™ stories on a magnificent scale.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal 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 appealing to children and adults of all ages. In 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will make its debut at Universal Studios Japan, reproducing the world from the Harry Potter™ stories on a magnificent scale.
This is like no other aquarium anywhere, and it's a magnetic attraction for both children and adults. Within the Tempozan Harbor Village at the center of the Bay Area you will find, housed in a structure of remarkable design, the Osaka Aquarium "Kaiyukan," one of the largest aquariums in the world. .
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis is like no other aquarium anywhere, and it's a magnetic attraction for both children and adults. Within the Tempozan Harbor Village at the center of the Bay Area you will find, housed in a structure of remarkable design, the Osaka Aquarium "Kaiyukan," one of the largest aquariums in the world. .
Spa world is the biggest public bath.
There is a swimming pool and water slider.
1135 locals recommend
Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiSpa world is the biggest public bath.
There is a swimming pool and water slider.
Arts & Culture
The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is a remarkable facility located in the northeastern part of the Kita Area. The museum has re-created buildings and streets that show what life was like in Osaka in the past. A model of the entire city during the Edo Period, the only one of its kind in Japan, is housed in the building. Visitors can learn all about Osaka's development, experiencing via interactive exhibits the different ways of life in the city during different periods of its history
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeThe Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is a remarkable facility located in the northeastern part of the Kita Area. The museum has re-created buildings and streets that show what life was like in Osaka in the past. A model of the entire city during the Edo Period, the only one of its kind in Japan, is housed in the building. Visitors can learn all about Osaka's development, experiencing via interactive exhibits the different ways of life in the city during different periods of its history
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
59 locals recommend
Osaka Noh Theater
2-chōme-3-17 NakazakinishiA traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
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.
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiA 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.
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.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
85 locals recommend
MYDOME Osaka
2-5 HonmachibashiAn exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaAn exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
This Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
70 locals recommend
Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts Wahha Kamigata
12-7 NanbasennichimaeThis Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
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.
A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
222 locals recommend
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 ŌsakajōA multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
Parks & Nature
Nakanoshima Garden Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-3 Kita Wardfamous for rose garden
Expo '70 Commemorative Park
This is Banpaku Memorial park.