Guidebook for Osaka city ikon-ku
Sightseeing
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.
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 Shrine
1-chōme-15-12 NozatoSumiyoshi 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.
"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!
"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.
The symbol of Osaka, Osaka Castle, was built by the Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century.
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I-Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThe symbol of Osaka, Osaka Castle, was built by the Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who ruled Japan in the latter half of the 16th century.
This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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I-Hosen-ji Temple
This is 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.
You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan . In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
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8-25 Masumichō
You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan . In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
his 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 Abenosujihis is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
This is also a landmark in Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiThis is also a landmark in Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
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Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 NanbasennichimaeIf you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12 m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiThere is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12 m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
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 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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I-Observatory ye-Kuchu Teien
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
Food Scene
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarians and vegan.
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 Imazato" 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 Imazato" 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" 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" For coffee lovers!
"Coco Ichibanya" Japanese curry restaurant
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Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco Ichibanya" Japanese curry restaurant
"Gust Imazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
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Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 Ōimazatonishi"Gust Imazato" 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.
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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.
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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.
"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.
"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
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
"Masumoto Imazato" 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 Imazato" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
"Mifuku Imazato" This is very old style restaurant that serves soba and udon.
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三福
"Mifuku Imazato" This is very old style restaurant that serves soba and udon.
"Imazato Wasshoi" This 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" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
"Gyoza No Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
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Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi"Gyoza No Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
"Jumbo Souhonten 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 Souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Kitako Imazato" 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"Kitako Imazato" 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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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.
Kaitenzushikaisenmisakiko-abenorushiasuten
1-chōme-5-1 Abenosuji"Kaiser Misakikou" Sushi train restaurant.
There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of them are made of green tea!
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nana’s green tea なんばCITY店
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaThere are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of them are made of green tea!
"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 Higashiobasevanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
"Domadoma Fuse" Japanese bar is located in next station.
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Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa"Domadoma Fuse" Japanese bar is located in next station.
"Ichigoichie 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"Ichigoichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
"Hamayaki taro" 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" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
Arts & Culture
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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Itheater yeBunraku yaseNtshonalanga
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!
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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IQuasi-National Park yeMeiji no Mori Minoh
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.
It is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
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Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiIt is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
Shopping
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.
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.
Ｏｎｌｙ１玉造店
Tamatsukuri Chuo WardThis is Osaka local 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
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.
Essentials
"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
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Sun Drug
3-chōme-1-30 Ōimazato"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
Sunkus Shinimazato 3-chome
24h convenience store.
Lawson Shinimazato 6-chome
6-chōme-16-16 Shinimazato"Lawson" 24h convenience store.
FamilyMart
3-chōme-4-16 Nanba 24h convenience store.
7-Eleven Osaka Shinfukae Station North
1-chōme-16-28 Fukaeminami24h convenience store.
Super Tamade Imazato
1-chōme-18-18 Nakagawanishi"Super Tamade Imazato"
ビス進興
1-chōme-32-18 Ōimazato "Bisu Shinkou"
Life Imazato
2-chōme-15-17 Ōimazatonishi