Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Shopping
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachōa classy dptmt store
Hankyu Men's Osaka
7-10 Kakudachōthe largest specialty store of men's fashion in Japan.
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umedaa classy dptmt store
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 Ōfukachōa multistory appliance retail store
famous shopping mall and Premium Designer Brand stores are around here. kinda like 5th street in NY.
957 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Station
Minamisenba-3-chōme-12 Chuo Wardfamous shopping mall and Premium Designer Brand stores are around here. kinda like 5th street in NY.
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanakashopping mall + cinema complex
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 Umedashopping mall + Departmentstore
Dogu means tools in Japanese. you can find many kinds of kitchen tools. I bought all my Japanese knives here.
111 locals recommend
千日前道具屋筋商店街振興組合
5-19 NanbasennichimaeDogu means tools in Japanese. you can find many kinds of kitchen tools. I bought all my Japanese knives here.
Town of home electronics. loads of Mass sales stores of home electronics are here!
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardTown of home electronics. loads of Mass sales stores of home electronics are here!
a discount chain store of cosmetics, food, medicine, etc
434 locals recommend
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 Komatsubarachōa discount chain store of cosmetics, food, medicine, etc
a "town" spreading out at the gateway to Osaka and featuring the greenery and water of Nature
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Warda "town" spreading out at the gateway to Osaka and featuring the greenery and water of Nature
UNIQLO OSAKA
1-32 Chayamachia multistory shop of clothings
タイムズ西天満６丁目
the nearest convenience store from the apartment
Sightseeing
戎橋
famous for the Glico neon
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrimeet the nature
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Wardthe traditional Japanese castle
新梅田シティ・インプラント
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonakaa pair of skyscrapers connected in midair, rarely seen anywhere in the world
good place to shop. this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosujigood place to shop. this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
1-chōme-11-18 Shitennōji
temples temples temples
historical architecture and you can walk in the park near there
307 locals recommend
Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Wardhistorical architecture and you can walk in the park near there
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiFamous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan, a god of business, for commercial prosperity.
51 locals recommend
1-chōme-6-10 Ebisunishi
This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan, a god of business, for commercial prosperity.
Arts & Culture
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimano need to explain :)
Hours/9:30-17:00, Closed/Tuesday, Adults:600yen, High School and University Students:400yen, Elementary and Junior High School:Free
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeHours/9:30-17:00, Closed/Tuesday, Adults:600yen, High School and University Students:400yen, Elementary and Junior High School:Free
Located very close to the Osaka station, at the 7th floor of the commercial complex HERBIS ENT, The Osaka Shiki Theatre is Shiki's new home theatre in the Western Japan area.
73 locals recommend
Osaka Shiki Theatre
Located very close to the Osaka station, at the 7th floor of the commercial complex HERBIS ENT, The Osaka Shiki Theatre is Shiki's new home theatre in the Western Japan area.
Open/9:30-17:00, Close/Mondays, Adults:400yen, University, Collages and high school students:300yen, Elementary and junior high students:free
135 locals recommend
4-chōme-2-1 Nakanoshima
Open/9:30-17:00, Close/Mondays, Adults:400yen, University, Collages and high school students:300yen, Elementary and junior high students:free
a Kabuki theater. Some Kabuki acting styles are truly unique and can be seen in no other art form!
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
a Kabuki theater. Some Kabuki acting styles are truly unique and can be seen in no other art form!
Located in Tennoji Park. Currently, the museum's colloection comprises some 8,000 works of art.
1-82 Chausuyamachō
Located in Tennoji Park. Currently, the museum's colloection comprises some 8,000 works of art.
Hours/10:00 - 17:00, Closed/Mondays, Adults: 430yen, University students: 130yen, Admission free for visitors under 18 years old, senior (65 and over)
15 locals recommend
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima
Hours/10:00 - 17:00, Closed/Mondays, Adults: 430yen, University students: 130yen, Admission free for visitors under 18 years old, senior (65 and over)
The Main Hall of the Umeda Arts Theater presents various performances, centered on Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, opera, ballet, etc.
108 locals recommend
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 ChayamachiThe Main Hall of the Umeda Arts Theater presents various performances, centered on Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, opera, ballet, etc.
Essentials
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardMarket known as "Osaka's Kitchen" by locals
Pablo
Umeda-3 Chome-1 Kita Wardtasty cheese tarts :) woo
Entertainment & Activities
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachōmeet the nature
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umedapikachu!
Food Scene
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients.
Osakan local's soul food!!
155 locals recommend
Okonomiyaki Kiji
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients.
Osakan local's soul food!!
Critters Burger
1-chōme-10-35 NishishinsaibashiAmerican style burger restaurant. Hours: 11：30～24：00
5-chōme-5-2 Tenjinbashi
tasty and very reasonable price! highly recommended.
Ichiran
7-18 Souemonchōpopular ramen restaurant
a sushi restaurant in a wholesale market of perishables. your expectation will be fully satisfied.
22 locals recommend
1-chōme-1-86 Noda
a sushi restaurant in a wholesale market of perishables. your expectation will be fully satisfied.
1-chōme-8-50 Tenmabashi
classy sushi restaurant in Imperial Hotel.
Ippudo Umeda
6-7 Kakudachōpopular ramen restaurant
けとばし屋チャンピオン
7-chōme-9-1 Fukushimayou can also have horse Sashimi (very fresh raw meat) :)
ultimately popular Japanese restaurant in Osaka, especially for crab cuisine.
601 locals recommend
Kani Doraku Dotombori Honten
1-chōme-6-18 Dōtonboriultimately popular Japanese restaurant in Osaka, especially for crab cuisine.
Udon are thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. Kitsune Udon, which is loved by the locals, is served in a hot broth with aburaage, thin sheets of fried tofu, placed on top of the udon noodles.
Umeda Hagakure
Udon are thick Japanese noodles made of wheat flour. Kitsune Udon, which is loved by the locals, is served in a hot broth with aburaage, thin sheets of fried tofu, placed on top of the udon noodles.
だるま きわ味 北新地店
deep-fried breaded meat and vegetables on skewers! tasty
they serve good Matsuzaka beef! Popular musicians all over the world visit here when they are in Osaka :)
17 locals recommend
M of grilled meat Fukushima head office
6-chōme-3-7 Fukushimathey serve good Matsuzaka beef! Popular musicians all over the world visit here when they are in Osaka :)
Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) are very popular Osaka's local food. why don't you try some :)
6-chōme-2-61 Shimaya
Takoyaki (octopus dumplings) are very popular Osaka's local food. why don't you try some :)
Shabu-shabu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water. The term is an onomatopœia, derived from the sound emitted when the ingredients are stirred in the cooking pot.
Shabutei Hankyu Kappayokocho
1-chōme-7-2 ShibataShabu-shabu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water. The term is an onomatopœia, derived from the sound emitted when the ingredients are stirred in the cooking pot.
Great Nikuman place ever! Nikuman is the Japanese name for the Chinese baozi made from flour dough, and filled with cooked ground pork and other ingredients. cheap but good taste to me, try some.
36 locals recommend
551 HORAI
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaGreat Nikuman place ever! Nikuman is the Japanese name for the Chinese baozi made from flour dough, and filled with cooked ground pork and other ingredients. cheap but good taste to me, try some.
My best favorite Unagi (eel restaurant) in Osaka! Highly recommended.
17 locals recommend
Edoryu Unagi Shizuka
1-chōme-13-7 NishitenmaMy best favorite Unagi (eel restaurant) in Osaka! Highly recommended.