Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Everything Else
“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”
59 locals recommend
Nakanoshima Festival Tower
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”
Getting Around
“In Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.”
30 locals recommend
Nanba Betsuin (Minamimido) Temple
4-chōme-1-11 Kyūtarōmachi“In Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.”
“The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.”
668 locals recommend
Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 Minatomachi“The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.”
“Many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities are located in the Cosmosquare area.”
98 locals recommend
Cosmosquare Station
Nankōkita-1-chōme-30 Suminoe Ward“Many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities are located in the Cosmosquare area.”
“High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.”
175 locals recommend
Kitashinchi Station
1-3-1 梅田“High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.”
“Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.”
155 locals recommend
Osakatemmangu Station
Tenjinbashi-2-chōme-5 Kita Ward“Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.”
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.”
34 locals recommend
Naniwabashi Station
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.”
Entertainment & Activities
“A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.”
378 locals recommend
Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 Ōgimachi“A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.”
Shopping
“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
31 locals recommend
Uniqlo
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
Arts & 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.
Parks & Nature
“A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.”
461 locals recommend
Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 Utsubohonmachi“A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.”
“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 Ward“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.”
“One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.”
275 locals recommend
Tennōji Park
5-55 Chausuyamachō“One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.”
Sightseeing
“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 Ward“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.”