Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
"Minato Machi River Place" To the north of OCAT you will see the eye-catching octagonal-shaped
building Minato-Machi River Place. It's especially dramatic at night,
when the building is beautifully lit up.
124 locals recommend
minatomachi river place
1-chōme-3-1 Minatomachi"Minato Machi River Place" To the north of OCAT you will see the eye-catching octagonal-shaped
building Minato-Machi River Place. It's especially dramatic at night,
when the building is beautifully lit up.
Sumiyoshi-taisha is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan,
of which there are some 200. Sumiyoshi-taisha is said to have been built
around the 4th or 5th century.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardSumiyoshi-taisha is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan,
of which there are some 200. Sumiyoshi-taisha is said to have been built
around the 4th or 5th century.
"Abeno Harukas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji"Abeno Harukas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
Tsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
"Nambayasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
347 locals recommend
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi"Nambayasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
111 locals recommend
Katsuo-ji
2914-1 AomataniKatsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno Ward"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 NanbasennichimaeIf you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
119 locals recommend
Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita WardIf you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
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Kuchu Teien Observatory
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
Shitennoji (Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings) is Japan’s oldest surviving Buddhist temple. It was built by Prince Shoutoku (574-622), one of the country’s earliest and most important converts
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiShitennoji (Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings) is Japan’s oldest surviving Buddhist temple. It was built by Prince Shoutoku (574-622), one of the country’s earliest and most important converts
Everything Else
The Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka,
Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka,
Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
Shopping
With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market,
a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen",
is well-known nationwide.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardWith more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market,
a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen",
is well-known nationwide.
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south,
and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
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Tenjinbashi
Tenjinbashi Kita WardThe “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south,
and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
540 locals recommend
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita WardThe “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
"Kuromon Market" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward"Kuromon Market" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaThis is an official Pokemon store.
It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōIt sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo WardJapanese 100 yen store.
Arts & Culture
Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki ,
learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
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道頓堀 コナモンミュージアム
Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki ,
learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館 Kaiyūkan?, known as the Kaiyukan) is an aquarium
located in the ward of Minato in Osaka, Japan, near Osaka Bay.
It is one of the largest public aquariums in the worl
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThe Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (海遊館 Kaiyūkan?, known as the Kaiyukan) is an aquarium
located in the ward of Minato in Osaka, Japan, near Osaka Bay.
It is one of the largest public aquariums in the worl
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios
brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
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Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios
brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
OSTEC Exhibition Hall
1-chōme-8-4 UtsubohonmachiCity's science museum.
"National Bunraku Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi"National Bunraku Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
413 locals recommend
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiYou will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
"Asahi Beer Factory" Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
52 locals recommend
Asahi Beer Suita Factory
1-45 Nishinoshōchō"Asahi Beer Factory" Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
Entertainment & Activities
The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan.
It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThe Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan.
It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service.
Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.
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Hirakata Park
1-1 HirakatakōenchōHirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service.
Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.
Getting Around
"Osaka Suijo bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to
Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
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大阪水上バス（株） アクアライナー・サンタマリア予約センター
"Osaka Suijo bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to
Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
Imazato Station
4-chōme-1-17 ShinimazatoFuse Station
1-chōme-1-18 ChōdōTsuruhashi Station
2-1-20 鶴橋Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardKansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaFood Scene
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
340 locals recommend
Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
"Sushi Tetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
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Sushitetsu
1-chōme-5-7 Shinsaibashisuji"Sushi Tetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
喜たこ 今里店
1-chōme-17-21 Ōimazatonishi"Kitako" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Jumbo Souhontenn Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
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Jambosohonten
4-chōme-3-28 Shinimazato"Jumbo Souhontenn Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Gyoza No Osho" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
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Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi"Gyoza No Osho" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
37 locals recommend
今里わっしょい
1-chōme-5-2 Ōimazatominami"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
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Karamenya Masumoto Osaka honten
1-chōme-12-3 Fukaeminami"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi"Kappa sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
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Shinanosuke Ueroku
6-chōme-2-12 Uehonmachi"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
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Imazato-teppanyaki
4-chōme-4-23 Shinimazato"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
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nana's green tea
4-20 Ōfukachō"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
レコッコレ
"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
The cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
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ＳＡＫＵＲＡＣＡＦＥ
4-chōme-3-27 ShinimazatoThe cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
"Uoya Hidezou" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
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Sakanaya Hidezo
2-chōme-1-19 Ōimazatominami"Uoya Hidezou" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
オムライス＆ハンバーグのお店カフェレストFUJIWARA
"Cafe Rest Fujiwara" For coffee lovers!
"Coco ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
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Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 Ōimazatonishi"Gust Oimazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
31 locals recommend
Fugutaro
3-chōme-2-5 Shinimazato"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
34 locals recommend
焼鳥のさくら今里店
1-chōme-27-20 Ōimazatonishi"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.