Guidebook for Yodogawa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
KFC
3-chōme-12-9 ShiokusaMister Donut
1-chōme-12-1-2 Zuikōホルン洋菓子
3-chōme-24-6 JūsōhigashiMos Burger Juso
1-chōme-2-13 Shinkitanoにしのみや宮っ子ラーメン阪急十三店
2-chōme-8-10 Jūsōhigashi“Ramen Restaurant”
Matsuya
2-chōme-8-15 Jūsōhigashi餃子の王将 十三店
2-chōme-9-8 Jūsōhigashi“Its a Chinese Takeaway Restaurant”
キッチンオリジン 十三東店
2-chōme-9-19 Jūsōhigashiリストランテ バル ヴァリオ
2-chōme-8-15 Jūsōhigashi“Italian Restaurant”
Sightseeing
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.
The 173 meter tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck. In the basement, there is a restaurant floor that replicates a town of the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.
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.
The 173 meter tall building consists of two towers that are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers great views of the city through its windows and from its open-air deck. In the basement, there is a restaurant floor that replicates a town of the early Showa Period, while offices occupy most other floors.
In between Umeda and Namba is the covered shopping arcade Shinsaibashi-suji, one of Osaka's oldest and busiest shopping destinations which runs about 600 meters in length. Shinsaibashi-suji's collection of brand name shops, chain stores, independent boutiques and variety of restaurants makes it popular with nearly every kind of shopper. At Dotombori, Shinsaibashi-suji becomes Ebisubashi-suji, though the same shopping atmosphere remains.
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardIn between Umeda and Namba is the covered shopping arcade Shinsaibashi-suji, one of Osaka's oldest and busiest shopping destinations which runs about 600 meters in length. Shinsaibashi-suji's collection of brand name shops, chain stores, independent boutiques and variety of restaurants makes it popular with nearly every kind of shopper. At Dotombori, Shinsaibashi-suji becomes Ebisubashi-suji, though the same shopping atmosphere remains.
Another specialized area is Nipponbashi's Den Den Town, dedicated to electronic and gaming goods and often compared to Tokyo's Akihabara district.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardAnother specialized area is Nipponbashi's Den Den Town, dedicated to electronic and gaming goods and often compared to Tokyo's Akihabara district.
“Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.”
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi“Built prior to the influx of Buddhist architecture, this shrine - one of the oldest in Japan - exemplifies a purely Japanese style design.”
“The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement named after it,”Shitenno-ji-style temple layout.””
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji“The oldest temple in Japan, built over 1,400 years ago, this temple is famous for its symmetrical design and even has an architectural arrangement named after it,”Shitenno-ji-style temple layout.””
Parks & Nature
“Best place for cherry blossom viewing ! People visited Osaka Park, Japan Mint during cherry blossom period but think this place is the best suitable for family outing as the long stench of road along riverside is beautiful and not as crowded as the two places mentioned. The environment is very relaxing !”
272 locals recommend
Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 Tenmabashi“Best place for cherry blossom viewing ! People visited Osaka Park, Japan Mint during cherry blossom period but think this place is the best suitable for family outing as the long stench of road along riverside is beautiful and not as crowded as the two places mentioned. The environment is very relaxing !”
The castle tower is surrounded by secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive stone walls and moats. The Nishinomaru Garden, encompassing the former "western citadel", is a lawn garden with 600 cherry trees, a tea house, the former Osaka Guest House and nice views of the castle tower from below.
The entire Osaka Castle Park covers about two square kilometers with lots of green space, sport facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall) and a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park is one of Osaka's most popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season, which usually takes place in early April.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward The castle tower is surrounded by secondary citadels, gates, turrets, impressive stone walls and moats. The Nishinomaru Garden, encompassing the former "western citadel", is a lawn garden with 600 cherry trees, a tea house, the former Osaka Guest House and nice views of the castle tower from below.
The entire Osaka Castle Park covers about two square kilometers with lots of green space, sport facilities, a multi-purpose arena (Osakajo Hall) and a shrine dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The park is one of Osaka's most popular hanami spot during the cherry blossom season, which usually takes place in early April.
Built to resemble a natural canyon, Namba Parks is designed to be a break of nature amidst the sprawling urban landscape. It features a 120 tenant shopping mall including a cinema, amphitheater, and a rooftop garden. The 6th floor is made up of numerous restaurants including some Korean, Italian, and Vietnamese places.
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaBuilt to resemble a natural canyon, Namba Parks is designed to be a break of nature amidst the sprawling urban landscape. It features a 120 tenant shopping mall including a cinema, amphitheater, and a rooftop garden. The 6th floor is made up of numerous restaurants including some Korean, Italian, and Vietnamese places.
Nakanoshima Rose Garden
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita WardArts & Culture
Located adjacent to Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Museum of History educates visitors about the history of Osaka. The museum's displays are equipped with multilingual explanations.
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeLocated adjacent to Osaka Castle Park, the Osaka Museum of History educates visitors about the history of Osaka. The museum's displays are equipped with multilingual explanations.
“Osaka's National Museum of Art was moved to its new location on Nakanoshima Island in 2007. The museum displays Japanese and foreign contemporary art on a rotating schedule.”
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima“Osaka's National Museum of Art was moved to its new location on Nakanoshima Island in 2007. The museum displays Japanese and foreign contemporary art on a rotating schedule.”
The child-friendly Osaka Science Museum is a fun, four story building filled with interactive displays about the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. The museum is located on Nakanoshima Island.
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaThe child-friendly Osaka Science Museum is a fun, four story building filled with interactive displays about the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. The museum is located on Nakanoshima Island.
Shopping
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardHankyu east shopping street
2-Komatsubaracho Kita WardDon Quijote Juso
1-chōme-6-10 JūsōhonmachiEntertainment & Activities
“One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan.”
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi“One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan.”
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima“See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.”
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri“See the wide range of habitats that make up the Pacific Rim on a tour of this fascinating aquarium, which takes you from one environment to another and lets you feel as though you’re underwater.”
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriEverything Else
“There are many places to visit in Kobe, such as Meriken Park, Port of Kobe, Kobe Harbourland, Mount Maya, Mount Roko, Nunobiki Herbs Garden, Kobe Animal Kingdom, & many other things like Museum, Temples, Shopping streets etc..”
181 locals recommend
Kobe
“There are many places to visit in Kobe, such as Meriken Park, Port of Kobe, Kobe Harbourland, Mount Maya, Mount Roko, Nunobiki Herbs Garden, Kobe Animal Kingdom, & many other things like Museum, Temples, Shopping streets etc..”