Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Food Scene

“This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.”
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Kikuya confectionary
2-chōme-2-12 Kōraibashi
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“This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.”
“This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.”
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THE HILTON PLAZA HALL The Grand Cafe
2-chōme-2-2 Umeda
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“This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.”
“High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.”
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Kushikatsu Daruma Dobutsuenmae
2-chōme-4-5 Ebisuhigashi
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“High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.”
“An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.”
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Starbucks
2-chōme-2-3 Nanba
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“An 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.”
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DIN TAI FUNG
Kakudachō-8 Kita Ward
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“One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.”
“Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.”
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エスタディオ 梅田店
3-6 Chayamachi
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“Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.”
The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.”
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タイムズ新梅田シティ南
1-chōme-1-10 Ōyodominami
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The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.”
“A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.”
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LuncH
1-chōme-1-3 Shibata
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“A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.”
“Collection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.”
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The Kitahama
1-chōme-7-7 Kōraibashi
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“Collection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.”
“A gigantic wholesale district with more than 1,000 shops selling textile products, shoes, watches, jewelry, etc. There are many that also offer retail sales.”
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船場センタービル スウィート・ワン
Minamihonmachi-3-chōme-2 Chuo Ward
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“A gigantic wholesale district with more than 1,000 shops selling textile products, shoes, watches, jewelry, etc. There are many that also offer retail sales.”
“A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.”
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Omuraisutei
Minamisenba-2-chōme-4 Chuo Ward
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“A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.”
Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.”
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Maido Ookini Shokudo
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Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.”
“A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.”
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心斎橋オーパきれい館
1-chōme-9-2 Nishishinsaibashi
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“A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.”
“A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.”
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Long Softcream
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“A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.”
“This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.”
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Toraya
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji
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“This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.”
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.”
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Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
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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.”
“A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.”
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リフレッシュハンズ なんばウォーク3番街店
Sennichimae-9-1-chōme Chuo Ward
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“A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.”
“A long-established department store with branches located around the world.”
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Takashimaya Osaka Store
5-chōme-1-5 Nanba
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“A long-established department store with branches located around the world.”
“A vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.”
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ace. なんばCITY店
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba
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“A 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.”
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ミュゼプラチナムなんばパークスタワー店
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka
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“This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.”
“A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.”
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Tokyu Hands
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
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“A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.”
“Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.”
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Clinique
5-chōme-1-5 Nanba
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“Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.”
“Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.”
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Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 Hideninchō
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“Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.”
This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.”
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The Hilton Plaza West
2-chōme-2-2 Umeda
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This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.”
“Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.”
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
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“Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.”
“An old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
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鶴屋八幡
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji
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“An old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba
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“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
“An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.”
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Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 Higashishinsaibashi
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“An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.”
“551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.”
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551蓬莱本社
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“551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.”

Drinks & Nightlife

“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.”
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みなみ
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“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.”

Sightseeing

“A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu (an area of white pebbles).”
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大槻能楽堂
A-7 Uemachi
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“A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu (an area of white pebbles).”
he head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.”
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I-Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi
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he head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.”
“The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.”
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Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 Kaigandōri
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“The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.”
“A large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.”
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Herbis Osaka
2-chōme-5-25 Umeda
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“A large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.”
“An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.”
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Herbis Plaza / Herbis Plaza Ent
2-chōme-2-22 Umeda
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“An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.”
“A fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.”
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E-ma
1-chōme-12-6 Umeda
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“A fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.”
The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.”
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Tsuyu Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin)
2-chōme-5-4 Sonezaki
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The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.”
“Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.”
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Hep Five
5-15 Kakudachō
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“Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.”
“The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.”
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Shin Umeda City Wonder Square
1-chōme-1-20 Ōyodonaka
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“The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.”
“Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.”
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Chayamachi Plaza motor pool
3-chōme-10-9 Toyosaki
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“Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.”
“Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Dai A.D.).”
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I-Taiyu-ji Temple
3-7 Taiyūjichō
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“Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Dai A.D.).”
“Well known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.”
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Horikawaebisu Shrine
5-chōme-4-17 Nishitenma
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“Well known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.”
“Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.”
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Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
2-chōme-1-34 Tenjinbashi
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“Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.”
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.”
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Izitsha zokuthenga zeTenjinbashisuji
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita Ward
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Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.”
“The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.”
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大阪市中央卸売市場綜合直売協同組合
1-chōme-1-86 Noda
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“The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.”
“A new commercial complex, located on the site where Aijitsu Elementary School stood through its long history, houses various shops and restaurants that support the lifestyle of working adults.”
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Yodoyabashi Odona
4-chōme-1-1 Imabashi
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“A new commercial complex, located on the site where Aijitsu Elementary School stood through its long history, houses various shops and restaurants that support the lifestyle of working adults.”
“Located in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.”
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Sukunahikona Shrine
2-chōme-1-8 Doshōmachi
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“Located in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.”
“The tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the cityscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.”
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Osaka Duck Tour
1-2 Kitahamahigashi
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“The tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the cityscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.”
“The new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.”
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Osaka Business Park Station
Shiromi-1-chōme-3 Chuo Ward
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“The new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.”
“A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.”
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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“A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.”
“A 150m-long shopping street lined with specialty stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. The Doguyasuji Festival on Oct 9 is an event where various tools are on sale.”
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千日前道具屋筋商店街振興組合
5-19 Nanbasennichimae
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“A 150m-long shopping street lined with specialty stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. The Doguyasuji Festival on Oct 9 is an event where various tools are on sale.”
“Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.”
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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“Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.”
“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.”
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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“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.”
“A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.”
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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“A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.”
“Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.”
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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“Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.”
“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.”
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
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“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.”
“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.”
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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“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.”

Parks & Nature

“A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.”
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Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 Utsubohonmachi
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“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.”
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I-Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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“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.”
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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“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.”

Everything Else

“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.”
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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“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.”
“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”
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Nakanoshima Festival Tower
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
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“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”

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.
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Itheater yeBunraku yaseNtshonalanga
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi
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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.
“A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.”
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Osaka Noh Theater
2-chōme-3-17 Nakazakinishi
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“A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.”
“Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.”
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I-Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 Tenma
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“Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.”
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.”
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Iziko lezokuHlalutyo zeNkcubeko, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima
701 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.”
With 200 experiential exhibits themed on "Space and energy" as well as science shows and a planetarium this museum can be enjoyed by the entire family.”
699 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 Nakanoshima
699 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
With 200 experiential exhibits themed on "Space and energy" as well as science shows and a planetarium this museum can be enjoyed by the entire family.”
“About 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.”
108 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Hall ye-OSTEC Exhibition
1-chōme-8-4 Utsubohonmachi
108 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“About 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.”
“A museum with a collection and exhibition of tea ceremony utensils collected for over 50 years by Mr. Teiichi Yuki.”
98 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yuki Museum of Art
3-chōme-3-9 Hiranomachi
98 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A museum with a collection and exhibition of tea ceremony utensils collected for over 50 years by Mr. Teiichi Yuki.”
“Osaka City Central Public Hall is one of Osaka's symbols, together with the tower of Osaka Castle. The hall, a classical building built in the Taisho period ().”
307 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward
307 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Osaka City Central Public Hall is one of Osaka's symbols, together with the tower of Osaka Castle. The hall, a classical building built in the Taisho period ().”
“Owns approximately 2,000 pieces of oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection. Of these, two are national treasures, and 13 are important cultural assets.”
413 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima
413 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Owns approximately 2,000 pieces of oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection. Of these, two are national treasures, and 13 are important cultural assets.”
“A unique museum that introduces the life and achievements of 107 Osaka-based entrepreneurs through the exhibitions of their memorabilia and other personal items.”
54 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
大阪企業家ミュージアム
1-chōme-4-5 Honmachi
54 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A unique museum that introduces the life and achievements of 107 Osaka-based entrepreneurs through the exhibitions of their memorabilia and other personal items.”
“An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.”
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
MYDOME Osaka
2-5 Honmachibashi
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.”
“The oldest Noh Theater in Osaka, which reached 80 years anniversary in 2008.”
71 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
山本能楽堂 (Yamamoto Noh Theatre)
1-chōme-3-6 Tokuichō
71 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“The oldest Noh Theater in Osaka, which reached 80 years anniversary in 2008.”
“Approximately 5,000 items of oriental antiquities collected by Denzaburo Fujita, a wealthy merchant of the Meiji Era, and his descendants.”
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Fujita Museum
10-32 Amijimachō
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Approximately 5,000 items of oriental antiquities collected by Denzaburo Fujita, a wealthy merchant of the Meiji Era, and his descendants.”
“A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.”
979 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iziko lezokuLwa e-Osaka
4-chōme-1-32 Ōtemae
979 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.”
“A dojo (training hall) for Judo, Kendo and Naginata. The sound of drums echoes, announcing the start of rigorous training. The dojo is a place of loud shouting and plenty of sweat.”
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
大阪市立 修道館
2-1 Ōsakajō
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A dojo (training hall) for Judo, Kendo and Naginata. The sound of drums echoes, announcing the start of rigorous training. The dojo is a place of loud shouting and plenty of sweat.”
“A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.”
222 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 Ōsakajō
222 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.”
A shoebox style concert hall with 821 seats. Sponsors about 30 original performances each year.”
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Izumi Hall
1-chōme-4-70 Shiromi
62 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A shoebox style concert hall with 821 seats. Sponsors about 30 original performances each year.”
森ノ宮ピロティホール/Morinomiya Piloti Hall
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Morinomiya Piloti Hall
1-chōme-17-5 Morinomiyachūō
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
森ノ宮ピロティホール/Morinomiya Piloti Hall
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka Shochikuza
352 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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.”
“Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).”
254 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 Nanba
254 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).”
“A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.”
1331 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae
1331 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.”
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts Wahha Kamigata
12-7 Nanbasennichimae
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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.”
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.”
87 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Knowledge Capital
3-1 Ōfukachō
87 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.”

Shopping

“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Uniqlo
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba
31 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
“The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.”
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka
1-chōme-2-19 Higashishinsaibashi
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.”
The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.” りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
349 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 Rinkūōraiminami
349 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.” りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
“This facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.”
63 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dojima Chika center(DOTICA)
1-chōme-6-1 Dōjima
63 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“This facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.”
“This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.”
82 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Diamor, Osaka
Umeda-1-chōme-10 Kita Ward
82 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.”
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.”
319 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
319 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
An 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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
797 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.”
“Huge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.”
123 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita Ward
123 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Huge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.”
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 Komatsubarachō
434 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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.”
“Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.”
83 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Est
3-25 Kakudachō
83 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.”
“A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.”
671 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 Ōfukachō
671 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.”
“A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.”
152 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hankyu Sanban Gai
1-chōme-1-3 Shibata
152 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.”
“A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.”
372 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
NU Chayamachi
10-12 Chayamachi
372 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.”
“Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.”
272 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Umeda Loft
16-7 Chayamachi
272 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.”
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka Amenity Park
1-chōme-8-30 Tenmabashi
91 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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.”
“Collection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.”
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
北浜プラザ
1-chōme-7-3 Kōraibashi
41 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Collection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.”
“Varieties of stores from fashion to gourmet food welcome customers.”
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
松下IMPビル
1-chōme-3-7 Shiromi
53 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Varieties of stores from fashion to gourmet food welcome customers.”
“A gigantic wholesale district with more than 1,000 shops selling textile products, shoes, watches, jewelry, etc. There are many that also offer retail sales.”
139 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Semba Center Building
Senbachūō-1-1-chōme Chuo Ward
139 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A gigantic wholesale district with more than 1,000 shops selling textile products, shoes, watches, jewelry, etc. There are many that also offer retail sales.”
“A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.”
129 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Crysta Nagahori
Minamisenba-4-chōme-1 Chuo Ward
129 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.”
A new fashion building on Shinsaibashi-suji Street. This conspicuous building houses a variety of stores ranging from fashion clothing to cafés and restaurants.”
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ラ・ポルト心斎橋
2-3-23 Shinsaibashisuji
69 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A new fashion building on Shinsaibashi-suji Street. This conspicuous building houses a variety of stores ranging from fashion clothing to cafés and restaurants.”
“A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.”
510 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi
510 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.”
“A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.”
510 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi
510 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.”
“A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.”
543 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi
543 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.”
“This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.”
794 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji
794 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.”
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
1409 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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.”
“A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.”
324 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo Ward
324 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.”
“A vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.”
331 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba
331 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A 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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka
2406 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.”
“One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.”
893 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward
893 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.”
“Famous for being the pioneer of the underground shopping mall in Osaka.”
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Namba Nan Nan
Nanbasennichimae-5 Chome-5 Chuo Ward
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Famous for being the pioneer of the underground shopping mall in Osaka.”
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.”
316 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji
316 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.”
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.”
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Qu'il fait bon
1-chōme-2-30 Abenosuji
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.”
“Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.”
319 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 Hideninchō
319 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.”
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.”
406 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
東急ハンズ Tokyu Hands
1-chōme-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji
406 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.”
“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 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 Nishishinsaibashi
575 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“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!”
“Mega department store of electric devices.”
858 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae
858 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“Mega department store of electric devices.”
A huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.”
110 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sofmap Namba Zaurus2 hadokan
3-chōme-6-25 Nipponbashi
110 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.”
“A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.”
518 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 Nanbanaka
518 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.”
“A huge appliance store in Nippombashi selling a range of electronic and AV products.”
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
ジョーシン 新大阪店
2-chōme-2-17 Nishimiyahara
85 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
“A huge appliance store in Nippombashi selling a range of electronic and AV products.”