Guidebook for Osaka
Shopping
FamilyMart Shin-Imamiya Station
1-chōme-1-8 Hanazonokita24-hour convenience store
Nitori
1-chōme-2-37 Deshirofurniture store
Deep-discount store that has anything from food to electric appliance.
409 locals recommend
MEGA Don Quijote
3-chōme-4-36 EbisuhigashiDeep-discount store that has anything from food to electric appliance.
Electrical store that is specialized in deep discount of house hold appliances.
518 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaElectrical store that is specialized in deep discount of house hold appliances.
So many shops and restaurants. But the best thing about this is the sky garden!
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaSo many shops and restaurants. But the best thing about this is the sky garden!
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward4 whole buildings for shops, restaurants and hotels.
It used to be the highest building in Japan.
You can go up to the top floor and you will be amazed by the view from it.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiIt used to be the highest building in Japan.
You can go up to the top floor and you will be amazed by the view from it.
Store specializing in large deep-discount house hold appliances
858 locals recommend
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 SennichimaeStore specializing in large deep-discount house hold appliances
Takashimaya Osaka Store
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaBig department store
メイク・ワン 鶴見橋店
1-chōme-6-17 Tsurumibashi100Yen Shop
Animate Tennoji
1-chōme-4-7 AbenosujiAnimate-All Japanese anime products are here
Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 AbenosujiUNIQLO
Arts & Culture
Osaka City Art Museum
art museum
Sightseeing
Tsutenkaku is a symbol of Osaka that has appears in many movies. With an observation platform on the 5th floor with a bird's eye view of Osaka, the tower attracts 700,000 people every year.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku is a symbol of Osaka that has appears in many movies. With an observation platform on the 5th floor with a bird's eye view of Osaka, the tower attracts 700,000 people every year.
The area around here is known as the kitchen of Osaka. The shopping arcade ceiling is decorated with a huge, real-looking octopus and blowfish
301 locals recommend
黒門市場 さぬき
Nipponbashi-2 Chome-2 Chuo WardThe area around here is known as the kitchen of Osaka. The shopping arcade ceiling is decorated with a huge, real-looking octopus and blowfish
Large electronics quarter to display Akihabara and shoulders of Tokyo
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardLarge electronics quarter to display Akihabara and shoulders of Tokyo
Amemura is famous for the vibrant night life and entertainment district. Bars and clubs in the district are always crowded with people who work in the area, musicians, designers, and aspiring dancers
324 locals recommend
アメリカ村の会 事務局
1-chōme-6-14 NishishinsaibashiAmemura is famous for the vibrant night life and entertainment district. Bars and clubs in the district are always crowded with people who work in the area, musicians, designers, and aspiring dancers
Osaka's one of the most famous area. Various kinds of restaurants and shops here. If you want to try Osaka food, you should definitely visit this place.
957 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Station
Minamisenba-3-chōme-12 Chuo WardOsaka's one of the most famous area. Various kinds of restaurants and shops here. If you want to try Osaka food, you should definitely visit this place.
One of the most famous tourist attraction of Osaka.You can see Glico Man here.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardOne of the most famous tourist attraction of Osaka.You can see Glico Man here.
The Castle Osaka. Recommended for photo shooting. Feel the Good Old Japan.
981 locals recommend
Osakajokoen Station
Ōsakajō-3 Chuo WardThe Castle Osaka. Recommended for photo shooting. Feel the Good Old Japan.
Shrine located in a big city where you can enjoy the collaboration of the old and the new
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardShrine located in a big city where you can enjoy the collaboration of the old and the new
Kansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaKansai International Airport
a theme park with a collection of world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimaa theme park with a collection of world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA market around Tsutenkaku.
Essentials
Urban hot spring having one of the world's largest scales
11 locals recommend
Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Spaworld
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiUrban hot spring having one of the world's largest scales
スーパー玉出新今宮店
1-chōme-1-10 HanazonokitaDiscount Supermarket(very very cheap)
The highly recommended public bath(銭湯) near the apartment. Open from 6 am to 24 pm. Best for group travelers.
12 locals recommend
入船温泉
1-chōme-6-3 HaginochayaThe highly recommended public bath(銭湯) near the apartment. Open from 6 am to 24 pm. Best for group travelers.
Lawson Naniwa Daikoku 2-chome
2-chōme-5-9 Daikoku24-hour convenience store
FamilyMart Minamibiraki
1-chōme-1-11 Minamihiraki24-hour convenience store
Super Tamade Tsurumibashi shop
2-chōme-10-27 TsurumibashiDiscount Supermarket
FamilyMart Taishi
1-chōme-5-1 Taishi24-hour convenience store
This place is called 'the Kitchen of Osaka'. You will find out why, when you visit this place. So many small restaurants along the arcade.
64 locals recommend
Kuromon Nakagawa
1-chōme-21-5 NipponbashiThis place is called 'the Kitchen of Osaka'. You will find out why, when you visit this place. So many small restaurants along the arcade.
Echizenya
1-chōme-14-32 TsurumibashiSupermarket
Lawson Naniwa Motomachi Ichichome Shop
1-chōme-1-17 Motomachi24-hour convenience store
Food Scene
Restaurant that servers Kushikatsu(串かつ）which is one of the most traditional Osaka food.
279 locals recommend
Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-6-8 EbisuhigashiRestaurant that servers Kushikatsu(串かつ）which is one of the most traditional Osaka food.
Really famous and crowded Kushikatsu restaurant. Kushikatsu (串カツ), also known as kushiage (串揚げ), is a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables.
127 locals recommend
Yaekatsu
3-chōme-4-13 EbisuhigashiReally famous and crowded Kushikatsu restaurant. Kushikatsu (串カツ), also known as kushiage (串揚げ), is a Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables.
麺や拓 エビス店
Recommended ramen shop
S・EBISU CAFE BAR
1-chōme-3-35 EbisuhonmachiGreat Italian cafe&bar
Restaurant that offers boiled fugu dish (served with ponzu dipping sauce). You may not have seen Fugu in any of the world.
12 locals recommend
づぼらや 道頓堀別館
1-chōme-6-10 DōtonboriRestaurant that offers boiled fugu dish (served with ponzu dipping sauce). You may not have seen Fugu in any of the world.
Naniwano Tonkotsu-ramen Homi
3-chōme-3-16 ShikitsuhigashiFamous and really tasty!
Restaurant that servers Kushikatsu(串かつ）which is one of the most traditional Osaka food.
45 locals recommend
Kushikatsu Daruma Dotonbori
1-chōme-6-8 DōtonboriRestaurant that servers Kushikatsu(串かつ）which is one of the most traditional Osaka food.
Muteppou Ramen
1-chōme-5-21 EbisuhonmachiFamous Ramen shop
Taikousushi Honten
3-chōme-2-18 EbisuhigashiSushi restaurant
Yokozuna Tsutenkaku shop
3-chōme-6-1 EbisuhigashiFamous Kushikatsu restaurant.
Shinsekai Kankan
3-chōme-5-16 EbisuhigashiThe best Takoyaki shop
くら寿司なんば元町店
A casual Sushi restaurant
Ajinoya honten
1-chōme-7-16 NanbaA famous Okonomiyaki restaurant around this area
HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 ShinsaibashisujiRecommended restaurant
大阪 梅田 シーシャ ホワレカフェ
Ukida-1-chōme-5 Kita WardRecommended Shisha place
Maido-okini-shokudo Namba-naka-shokudo
3-chōme-16-14 NanbanakaRecommended casual dining
Tenkaippin Daikokucho Station
3-chōme-10-18 ShikitsuhigashiThe most famous chain Ramen restaurant
Tsurutontan Daikokucho
2-chōme-1-11 ShikitsunishiThe most famous chain Udon restaurant
Gifuya
2-chōme-5-9 EbisuhigashiRecommended Kushiage restaurant
Kushinobou is a Kushiage(串揚げ) restaurant , one of the most favorite restaurant in the world. That's very expensive, but you can eat best of skewer fried. I recommend the rely course. If you drink alcohol, you must prepare more than 10,000 JPY, but the best you get the best experience!!!!
101 locals recommend
串の坊 大阪法善寺本店
1-chōme-5-6 NanbaKushinobou is a Kushiage(串揚げ) restaurant , one of the most favorite restaurant in the world. That's very expensive, but you can eat best of skewer fried. I recommend the rely course. If you drink alcohol, you must prepare more than 10,000 JPY, but the best you get the best experience!!!!
Everything Else
Shin-Imamiya Station
3-chōme-17-1 EbisunishiEasy access from Kansai airport without transfar
Osakako Station
3-5-9 築港Osakako sta.
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardNamba sta.
Dobutsuen-Mae Station
1-chōme-6-12 TaishiDobutsuen-mae sta.
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto sta.
Nara Station
1 SanjōhonmachiNara sta.
Kobe Station
Aioicho-3 Chome-2 Chuo WardKobe sta.
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaOsaka sta.
Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardShin-Osaka sta.
Entertainment & Activities
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThe most famous and best aquarium in Osaka
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThe most famous zoo in Osaka.