Guidebook for Yodogawa-ku Osaka-shi
Food Scene
--Naniwa Soba--
Stand-up-eating Soba restaurant inside Shin-Osaka station. Very Unique Japanese style. You can buy ticket with machine in advance that is placed in front of the restaurant and go inside to enjoy the Osaka's popular Soba. You'll be amazed by the quick service and cheap but tasty food.
*You can enter the area only with valid JR/Shinkansen ticket.
Naniwasoba
5-chōme-16-1 Nishinakajima--Naniwa Soba--
Stand-up-eating Soba restaurant inside Shin-Osaka station. Very Unique Japanese style. You can buy ticket with machine in advance that is placed in front of the restaurant and go inside to enjoy the Osaka's popular Soba. You'll be amazed by the quick service and cheap but tasty food.
*You can enter the area only with valid JR/Shinkansen ticket.
--Messe Guma ShinOsaka--
Osaka’s famous specialty, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) restaurant. It's downstairs of Shion-Osaka station building. You'll love the taste once you eat this wonderful Okonomiyaki!
13 locals recommend
めっせ熊 新大阪店
5-chōme-16-1 Nishinakajima--Messe Guma ShinOsaka--
Osaka’s famous specialty, Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) restaurant. It's downstairs of Shion-Osaka station building. You'll love the taste once you eat this wonderful Okonomiyaki!
--Komeda Coffee--
Want to have some nice coffee? Here is a suggestion for another Japanese experience. There are sandwiches and desserts with coffee, and you'll enjoy the variation of the coffee. Retro and Cozy cafe.
32 locals recommend
Komeda's Coffee
5-chōme-13-9 Nishinakajima--Komeda Coffee--
Want to have some nice coffee? Here is a suggestion for another Japanese experience. There are sandwiches and desserts with coffee, and you'll enjoy the variation of the coffee. Retro and Cozy cafe.
--Hatagoya--
Japanese style Izakaya(Pub), very Japanese atmosphere, quiet and relax. You can enjoy Sashimi, Sushi, grilled fish , Grilled chicken, etc with beer and Sake! Lunch time also open with a Set of meal.
Hatagoya Shin-Osaka
5-chōme-9-2 Nishinakajima--Hatagoya--
Japanese style Izakaya(Pub), very Japanese atmosphere, quiet and relax. You can enjoy Sashimi, Sushi, grilled fish , Grilled chicken, etc with beer and Sake! Lunch time also open with a Set of meal.
"Specializing in Grilled Dumplings(gyouza). Easy to eat even in small size women Walk about 15
minutes 5 star rating "★★★★☆"
7 locals recommend
Chaochao Nishinakajima
3-chōme-19-17 Nishinakajima"Specializing in Grilled Dumplings(gyouza). Easy to eat even in small size women Walk about 15
minutes 5 star rating "★★★★☆"
"It is one of my favorite Yakiniku(Japanese style BBQ). Walk about 10 minutes 5 star rating
”★★★★★”
10 locals recommend
板前焼肉一笑西中島店
5-chōme-9-6 Nishinakajima"It is one of my favorite Yakiniku(Japanese style BBQ). Walk about 10 minutes 5 star rating
”★★★★★”
五條家
7-chōme-3-3 Nishinakajima"It is one of my favorite kushikatsu. Walk about 10 minutes 5 star rating
”★★★★★”
You can enjoy Japanese home cooking dishes here. Everything is good and taste is stable whenever you go. You can't go wrong if you want to experience nice Japanese home cooking meals at reasonable price. Most of the meals come with free refill steamed rice.
27 locals recommend
Yayoiken
You can enjoy Japanese home cooking dishes here. Everything is good and taste is stable whenever you go. You can't go wrong if you want to experience nice Japanese home cooking meals at reasonable price. Most of the meals come with free refill steamed rice.
Shopping
--Grand Front Osaka--Many fashion/ interior shops, cafe, restaurants ets... You can enjoy shopping in one of the most popular shopping mall.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward--Grand Front Osaka--Many fashion/ interior shops, cafe, restaurants ets... You can enjoy shopping in one of the most popular shopping mall.
Sightseeing
--Umeda Sky Buiding--There is a "Hanging garden" on top of the building and you can see the view of Osaka from there. It's an amazing experience for you. Night view with a glass of cocktail or beer must be wonderful for couples!
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka--Umeda Sky Buiding--There is a "Hanging garden" on top of the building and you can see the view of Osaka from there. It's an amazing experience for you. Night view with a glass of cocktail or beer must be wonderful for couples!
--Osaka castle-- Great historical park in Osakajyo-park. Its a nice walk in the park, good place for running and picnic too. Beautiful cherry trees all over the park in spring (only a limited period in March to April).
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward--Osaka castle-- Great historical park in Osakajyo-park. Its a nice walk in the park, good place for running and picnic too. Beautiful cherry trees all over the park in spring (only a limited period in March to April).
Parks & Nature
Expo Memorial Park
· Address: Senri Masahiro Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
· Access: Get off at Expo Memorial Park Station
· Official site URL: http://www.expo70-park.jp/
124 locals recommend
Expo '70 Pavillion
1-1 SenribanpakukōenExpo Memorial Park
· Address: Senri Masahiro Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
· Access: Get off at Expo Memorial Park Station
· Official site URL: http://www.expo70-park.jp/
Arts & Culture
Osaka Castle · Address: 1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka-fu · Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Morinomiya Station · Opening hours: 9: 00-17: 00 - Closed holiday: 12/28 - 1/1 · Phone number: 06-6941-3044 · Fee: Adults 600 yen or less for junior high school students or less · Official website URL: http://www.osakacastle.net/
222 locals recommend
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 ŌsakajōOsaka Castle · Address: 1-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka-fu · Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Morinomiya Station · Opening hours: 9: 00-17: 00 - Closed holiday: 12/28 - 1/1 · Phone number: 06-6941-3044 · Fee: Adults 600 yen or less for junior high school students or less · Official website URL: http://www.osakacastle.net/
Essentials
ローソン東中島３丁目店
3-chōme-5-14 HigashinakajimaLawson convenience store
Entertainment & Activities
USJ (Universal Studios Japan) ·Address: 1 - 33 Sakurajima 2 - chome Konohana - ku, Osaka - fu · Opening hours: Please check business hours · TEL: 0570-20-0606 · Fee: Adults:¥ 6,852 (tax included ¥ 7,400) Senior:¥ 6,158 (tax included ¥ 6,650) Child:¥ 4,612 (tax included ¥ 4,980) URL: https://www.usj.co.jp/
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUSJ (Universal Studios Japan) ·Address: 1 - 33 Sakurajima 2 - chome Konohana - ku, Osaka - fu · Opening hours: Please check business hours · TEL: 0570-20-0606 · Fee: Adults:¥ 6,852 (tax included ¥ 7,400) Senior:¥ 6,158 (tax included ¥ 6,650) Child:¥ 4,612 (tax included ¥ 4,980) URL: https://www.usj.co.jp/