Guidebook for Osaka
Sightseeing
Osaka's answer to Harajuku is filled with alternative and vintage stores, cute cafes and teens sporting all the latest craziest fashions. There are some great photo opportunities here!
606 locals recommend
America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo WardOsaka's answer to Harajuku is filled with alternative and vintage stores, cute cafes and teens sporting all the latest craziest fashions. There are some great photo opportunities here!
Eating, shopping, entertainment, and hundreds of neon lights are packed into this bustling street. Get a snap with the Glico Running Man, and taste some of Osaka's finest food.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardEating, shopping, entertainment, and hundreds of neon lights are packed into this bustling street. Get a snap with the Glico Running Man, and taste some of Osaka's finest food.
The Umeda Sky Building is one of the most impressive buildings in all of Japan, and the view from Floating Garden Observatory is amazing! While you're there, enjoy a cocktail in the Stardust Bar.
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Umeda Sky Building is one of the most impressive buildings in all of Japan, and the view from Floating Garden Observatory is amazing! While you're there, enjoy a cocktail in the Stardust Bar.
Osaka's biggest tourist attraction, surrounded by a beautiful park and gardens for you to explore. Also the perfect spot for a stroll through the cherry blossoms, and only a 15 minute walk!
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka's biggest tourist attraction, surrounded by a beautiful park and gardens for you to explore. Also the perfect spot for a stroll through the cherry blossoms, and only a 15 minute walk!
This lovely museum has lots of recreated traditional Japanese buildings, and a scale model of the whole city from the Edo period. You can also get to try on a kimono!
17 locals recommend
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
This lovely museum has lots of recreated traditional Japanese buildings, and a scale model of the whole city from the Edo period. You can also get to try on a kimono!
Essentials
瓦町１丁目７−７
The closest combini to the apartment, less than a minute's walk away.
Good for medicine, toiletries, snacks, and some basic foods. Bread and milk are cheap here!
瓦町１丁目６−１０
Good for medicine, toiletries, snacks, and some basic foods. Bread and milk are cheap here!
The closest super market to SMACK! BANG! with fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and lots of frozen and dry goods. With a selection of Halal foods.
33 locals recommend
Gyomu Super Matsuyamachisuji Hommachibashi
8-6 HonmachibashiThe closest super market to SMACK! BANG! with fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, and lots of frozen and dry goods. With a selection of Halal foods.
瓦町１丁目５−１０
Basic groceries and supplies 1 minute from STUNNING SLEEK SPACIOUS BEDROOM!
Everything Else
International ATM which accepts VISA, VISAELECTRON, PLUS, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, China Unionpay, and DISCOVER cards. Open 24 hours a day except Sundays.
Osakahigashi Post Office
1-chōme-3-8 BingomachiInternational ATM which accepts VISA, VISAELECTRON, PLUS, MasterCard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, China Unionpay, and DISCOVER cards. Open 24 hours a day except Sundays.
Sakaisuji-Hommachi station. Exit 12 is a 5 minute walk from SMACK! BANG!
180 locals recommend
Sakaisuji Hommachi Station
1-4-16 船場中央Sakaisuji-Hommachi station. Exit 12 is a 5 minute walk from SMACK! BANG!
本町１丁目８−１２
The closest big-name coffee shop to STUNNING SLEEK BEDROOM!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a fantastic day out for the family! Once you've enjoyed the rides, make sure to check out the live shows. USJ opens at 9am on weekends and 10am Mon-Fri. Only 25 minutes train ride away.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThis is a fantastic day out for the family! Once you've enjoyed the rides, make sure to check out the live shows. USJ opens at 9am on weekends and 10am Mon-Fri. Only 25 minutes train ride away.
This is a great kid-friendly place to visit. There are loads of sharks, rays, and even an adorable cappibara!
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis is a great kid-friendly place to visit. There are loads of sharks, rays, and even an adorable cappibara!
This is a great museum for the kids! There are lots of interactive exhibits, and a huge planetarium.
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaThis is a great museum for the kids! There are lots of interactive exhibits, and a huge planetarium.
Arts & Culture
A collection of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics – among the best in the world – is displayed at this outstanding museum.
413 locals recommend
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 NakanoshimaA collection of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics – among the best in the world – is displayed at this outstanding museum.
Food Scene
A beautiful and unique slice of Japanese-English culture, and a delicious slice of Japanese-English cake to enjoy with afternoon tea!
北浜１丁目１−２４
A beautiful and unique slice of Japanese-English culture, and a delicious slice of Japanese-English cake to enjoy with afternoon tea!
Shopping
This massive department store marks the centre of Shinsaibashi shopping distict. Shinsaibashi packs in a unique combination of chain retail stores and trendy boutiques.
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardThis massive department store marks the centre of Shinsaibashi shopping distict. Shinsaibashi packs in a unique combination of chain retail stores and trendy boutiques.