Shopping
Great Shopping Venue
From Namba Station
Taxi 3 minutes
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Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardGreat Shopping Venue
From Namba Station
Taxi 3 minutes
Sightseeing
After visiting hundreds of shrines all aroun Japan, this one was a great discovery, as the Dragon shape of the building is very original
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiAfter visiting hundreds of shrines all aroun Japan, this one was a great discovery, as the Dragon shape of the building is very original
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
If you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above. ( Tower provides the
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiIf you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above. ( Tower provides the
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
A very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaA very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
Nice place to walk, run, or simply to seat and read a book while the time goes by... there are toilets and the Nagai Soccer Stadium inside the park.
From Namba Station
Taxi20minutes
Train30minutes
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Nagai Park
1-1 NagaikōenNice place to walk, run, or simply to seat and read a book while the time goes by... there are toilets and the Nagai Soccer Stadium inside the park.
From Namba Station
Taxi20minutes
Train30minutes
A big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
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I-Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriA big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
must go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Wardmust go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
I was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardI was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
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Group Photo Pavilion
Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
Japan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
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I-Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardJapan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
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Sumiyoshitaisha Station
Nagaochō-3 Sumiyoshi WardHead shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
One of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiOne of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
Tallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiTallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
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Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
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Kobe Station
Aioicho-3 Chome-2 Chuo WardHarbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardEnshrines the god of business prosperity.
Food Scene
Love the quiet and elegant environment at a good location which is easy to reach.
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Fujiya 1935
2-chōme-4-14 YariyamachiLove the quiet and elegant environment at a good location which is easy to reach.
Authentic Japanese haute cuisine. Amazing!Probably the best place to discover Japanese cuisine as a foreigner. A delicious multi course menu was served and every dish explained by the chefs or owner.
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kaiseki TAMA
1-chōme-13-17 ItachiboriAuthentic Japanese haute cuisine. Amazing!Probably the best place to discover Japanese cuisine as a foreigner. A delicious multi course menu was served and every dish explained by the chefs or owner.
The place to go for the popular "Yokahamaya" style ramen!
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Konshinya Osaka-Namba
2-chōme-4-3 NanbanakaThe place to go for the popular "Yokahamaya" style ramen!
Sells kushi-katsu, one of the most popular of Osakan cuisine, along with takoyaki. Reasonably priced, so doubly good!
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Kushikatsu Daruma Namba honten
1-chōme-5-24 NanbaSells kushi-katsu, one of the most popular of Osakan cuisine, along with takoyaki. Reasonably priced, so doubly good!
For great tempura, visit here! Open all week except on Mondays.
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Tempura Daikichi
2-chōme-10-25 NanbanakaFor great tempura, visit here! Open all week except on Mondays.
Cheesecake takeouts--scrumptious.
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Shop Namba head office of Rikuro Uncle
3-chōme-2-28 NanbaCheesecake takeouts--scrumptious.
Pablo Dotombori
2-chōme-8-1 ShinsaibashisujiExcellent cheese tarts for takeout!
Health friendly, additive-free food. Great for mornings and lunches.
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S・EBISU CAFE BAR
1-chōme-3-35 EbisuhonmachiHealth friendly, additive-free food. Great for mornings and lunches.
もみの木
1-chōme-1-15 DaikokuCafe. Good place to have a cuppa and relax.
珈琲館モア
Good place for coffee.
Tsurutontan Daikokucho
2-chōme-1-11 ShikitsunishiFor good udon noodles, go here!
天粉盛
Great place for delicious sanuki-style udon noodles.
Good restaurant for soy sauce style ramen.
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Kappa Ramen Honpo factory shop
2-chōme-4-14 DeshiroGood restaurant for soy sauce style ramen.
中華そばふじい 芦原橋本店
3-chōme-9-19 ShiokusaSoy sauce ramen restaurant. Very good.
ケイストーリー/K・Story
1-chōme-6-1 InariFor Korean food, this is a great place.
Great place for yakiniku with wagyu beef. Prices range from 10,000 yen.
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Nakata
1-chōme-7-16 NanbaGreat place for yakiniku with wagyu beef. Prices range from 10,000 yen.
Entertainment & Activities
If we speak about Osaka, we talk about comedy. For real Japanese comedy, this theater is the best. Watch from Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki to rakugo by veterans and newcomers!
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeIf we speak about Osaka, we talk about comedy. For real Japanese comedy, this theater is the best. Watch from Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki to rakugo by veterans and newcomers!
Getting Around
For buses to Kansai International Airport, go here.
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Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiFor buses to Kansai International Airport, go here.
Ferry boats crossing the Kizu river. 15 minutes each, and free!
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落合上渡船場(北津守側)
3-chōme-12-1 KitatsumoriFerry boats crossing the Kizu river. 15 minutes each, and free!
Essentials
A public bathhouse (Sento) that anyone can use by paying the entrance fee of 440yen. Enjoy the Japanese Sento.
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文化温泉
A public bathhouse (Sento) that anyone can use by paying the entrance fee of 440yen. Enjoy the Japanese Sento.