Guidebook for Osaka
Sightseeing
Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardSumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiOldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
The 173 meter tall building 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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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe 173 meter tall building 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 .
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
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Teppanyaki Minami
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaLocated around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
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.
"Minato Machi River Place" is a building complex. It's especially dramatic at night, when the building is beautifully lit up.
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minatomachi river place
1-chōme-3-1 Minatomachi"Minato Machi River Place" is a building complex. It's especially dramatic at night, when the building is beautifully lit up.
"Osaka Suijo Bus" This is one way of how to explore Osaka. 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" This is one way of how to explore Osaka. Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
Ikuno Korea Town
4-chōme-5-15 MomodaniThis 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 AbenosujiThis is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
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 WardThis 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!
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!
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiThe 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.
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Katsuo-ji
2914-1 AomataniKatsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
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
Around this shrine there is a narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno WardAround this shrine there is a narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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 WardIt is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
"Neko Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!
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Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae"Neko Cafe Rug Doll" If 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.
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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 top 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 top 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 .
Shopping
Some of the most unique shopping is found in Osaka's specialized districts. Amerikamura is the city's best known center of youth fashion and contains hundreds of small, inexpensive boutiques.
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アメリカ村の会 事務局
1-chōme-6-14 NishishinsaibashiSome of the most unique shopping is found in Osaka's specialized districts. Amerikamura is the city's best known center of youth fashion and contains hundreds of small, inexpensive boutiques.
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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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
With more than 190 years of history and tradition, "Kuromon Ichiba" , 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" , 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.
"Donki Hoote" 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 Souemonchō"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaIt has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiYoung Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo WardJapanese 100 yen store.
150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
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Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
14-5 Nanbasennichimae150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
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Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardThis is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardA large shopping district.
Entertainment & Activities
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.
located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrilocated in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
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.
Food Scene
"Konamon Museum" is Dotombori's new tourist spot, which is a place to enjoy Takoyaki, learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
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Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 Dōtonbori"Konamon Museum" is Dotombori's new tourist spot, which is a place to enjoy Takoyaki, learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
"Nana's Green Tea" has 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" has many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
レコッコレ
"Le Coccle" 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.
"Cafe Rest Fujiwara" is for coffee lovers!
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オムライス＆ハンバーグのお店カフェレストFUJIWARA
"Cafe Rest Fujiwara" is for coffee lovers!
"Coco Ichibanya" is a Japanese curry restaurant.
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Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco Ichibanya" is a Japanese curry restaurant.
Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 ŌimazatonishiIt is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
"Fugu Taro" is all about Fugu (Blowfish) dishes! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
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Fugutaro
3-chōme-2-5 Shinimazato"Fugu Taro" is all about Fugu (Blowfish) dishes! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
"Yakitori Sakura" is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. Beer and the grilled chicken are the best combination!
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焼鳥のさくら今里店
1-chōme-27-20 Ōimazatonishi"Yakitori Sakura" is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. Beer and the grilled chicken are the best combination!
"Imazato Teppanyaki" 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" 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.
"Shinanosuke" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
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Shinanosuke Ueroku
6-chōme-2-12 Uehonmachi"Shinanosuke" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 TatsumihigashiSushi train.
"Masumoto Osaka Honten" 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 Osaka Honten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
"Imazato Wasshoi" is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
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今里わっしょい
1-chōme-5-2 Ōimazatominami"Imazato Wasshoi" is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 NipponbashiThey serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc
"Jumbo Souhonten" 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 Souhonten" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Ki Tako" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
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喜たこ 今里店
1-chōme-17-21 Ōimazatonishi"Ki Tako" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"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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Sushi Tetsu
2 Chome-5-9 Higashishinsaibashi"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.
"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.
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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.
Drinks & Nightlife
カラオケ JOYSOUND 玉造店 (ジョイサウンド)
1-chōme-3-20 Higashiobase"Karaoke Joy Sound"
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa"Domadoma" Japanese bar is located in next station.
"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
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京風 個室居酒屋 一期一会 布施店
1-chōme-2-20 Chōdō"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
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浜焼太郎 今里店
1-chōme-30-15 Ōimazatonishi"Hamayaki Taro Imazato" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
Parks & Nature
If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
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Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
1-18 MinookōenIf you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiIt is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
Arts & Culture
OSTEC Exhibition Hall
1-chōme-8-4 UtsubohonmachiCity's science museum.
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.
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiIt 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.
This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 NakanoshimaThis 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!
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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!
You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
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インスタントラーメン発明記念館
8-25 MasumichōYou will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.