Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka castle is a must see!
The tallest building in Osaka. From the top you can see Osaka's beautiful city skyline day and night.
255 locals recommend
Kuchu Teien Observatory
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe tallest building in Osaka. From the top you can see Osaka's beautiful city skyline day and night.
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal Studios Japan.
Dotonbori is probably one of Osaka's biggest tourist attractions and has a bevy of restaurants and stores to check out. Also be sure to check the Ebisu bridge and take a picture with the Glico running man!
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDotonbori is probably one of Osaka's biggest tourist attractions and has a bevy of restaurants and stores to check out. Also be sure to check the Ebisu bridge and take a picture with the Glico running man!
From the bridge you can see the Glico running man, one of the classic Osaka tourist attractions. The view from the bridge is especially beautiful at night when all the neon signs are lit up along the river. Be sure to take a picture!
357 locals recommend
Ebisu Bridge
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-6 Chuo WardFrom the bridge you can see the Glico running man, one of the classic Osaka tourist attractions. The view from the bridge is especially beautiful at night when all the neon signs are lit up along the river. Be sure to take a picture!
One of Osaka's major temples Tenmangu is a shrine dedicated to a god of poetry and academic success. Be sure to pick up some souvenirs!
499 locals recommend
Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 TenjinbashiOne of Osaka's major temples Tenmangu is a shrine dedicated to a god of poetry and academic success. Be sure to pick up some souvenirs!
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji甲子園球場の3倍の広さをもつ日本初の本格的な仏教寺院
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka都心の光の海、大阪湾に沈む夕日、淀川の緩やかな流れなど、東西南北によって異なる眺望をゆったりと楽しむことができる
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward通天閣にジャンジャン横丁、大きなフグ提灯の看板などで有名な大阪市南部の下町
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 Umeda最先端ファッションから話題のグルメがギュッと詰まったひとつのオシャレタウン
Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 Tenma古銭をはじめ国内外の貨幣約4,000点が展示されている
Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward赤レンガに青銅のドーム型の屋根がとっても美しい
Mino Falls
2-2 Minookoen標高約100～600mの箕面市北部山地に広がる風光明媚な自然公園
Hep Five Ferris Wheel
5-15 Kakudachō大阪・梅田の中心に位置し、赤い大観覧車が目印の複合商業施設
ちょいのみ処 通天閣
436-40 KamichōDrinks & Nightlife
This is one of my favorite bars. The bartender makes delicious fresh fruit cocktails and can speak a little bit of English.
私の大好きなバーの一つです！マスターが美味しい旬のフルーツコックテールを作りますので是非みに行ってください。
バー ペルーサ
This is one of my favorite bars. The bartender makes delicious fresh fruit cocktails and can speak a little bit of English.
私の大好きなバーの一つです！マスターが美味しい旬のフルーツコックテールを作りますので是非みに行ってください。
I'm not personally much of a club person, but I have some friends who go to Ghost every week. They will often do special events and often have live DJs in house.
115 locals recommend
GHOST ultra lounge
2-chōme-17-3 NishishinsaibashiI'm not personally much of a club person, but I have some friends who go to Ghost every week. They will often do special events and often have live DJs in house.
Bamboo（カレーバー）
2-13 Nanbasennichimaeソフトとハードの二種類あるカレーを食べながらお酒が飲めるお洒落なバー
花本
1-chōme-6-6-18 Nanba古きよき時代を感じる落ち着いたBAR、軽食もありノーチャージ
アニマアニムス
2-chōme-3-9 Sennichimaeおどろおどろしいインテリアと一風変わった妖しげなメニューが並ぶバー
バー川名
レコードが流れる屋根裏部屋を改装した雰囲気の隠れ家的バー
深夜喫茶 銭ゲバ
2-chōme-3-9 Sennichimaeゆっくりお酒が飲める、インテリアもマニアックなディープな雰囲気のバー
Baracca
11-5 Nanbasennichimaeイタリアンとお酒が堪能できる、大阪のお洒落なバー
バー坂町
1-chōme-1-8-9 Sennichimae懐かしさを感じられ、自然と足が吸い寄せられるディープなバー
Bar Sakenoma
1-chōme-2-9 Nipponbashinishi料理にもかなりこだわりを持っているバー
Zerro
2-chōme-3-2 Shinsaibashisujivanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiGiraffe Osaka
7-9 SouemonchōFood Scene
One of the hidden gems of Amemura. Delicious food and drinks in a cool underground environment. Best for small groups and couples, not recommended for families.
リラックスダイニング little Birds
1-chōme-8-6 NishishinsaibashiOne of the hidden gems of Amemura. Delicious food and drinks in a cool underground environment. Best for small groups and couples, not recommended for families.
If you're looking for a really good hamburger this would be the place to go in the Namba area. They've got specials that change seasonally and include plenty of Japanese ingredients like Shishito peppers and teriyaki sauce in their menu.
19 locals recommend
Critters Burger
1-chōme-10-35 NishishinsaibashiIf you're looking for a really good hamburger this would be the place to go in the Namba area. They've got specials that change seasonally and include plenty of Japanese ingredients like Shishito peppers and teriyaki sauce in their menu.
A really fantastic local coffee stand with roasted beans from all over the world and some cafe food options. Lovely staff and a fun little place.
49 locals recommend
LiLo Coffee Roasters
1-chōme-10-28 NishishinsaibashiA really fantastic local coffee stand with roasted beans from all over the world and some cafe food options. Lovely staff and a fun little place.
A hookah cafe that also offers hookahs filled with absinthe and will occasionally have live music.
189 locals recommend
Cafe ABSINTHE
1-chōme-2-27 KitahorieA hookah cafe that also offers hookahs filled with absinthe and will occasionally have live music.
Sant-AnGeLo
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba難波で気軽に美味しいイタリアンが食べたい時はココ
Pieno honten
4-chōme-5-3 Nanba豊富なメニューをリーズナブルな価格でいただける、難波の本格イタリアン
Ippoutei honten
大阪で焼売といえばココ！ふわふわジューシー！何度も行きたい焼売のお店
中央軒 本店
4-chōme-2-11 Nanba関西で長崎ちゃんぽん、皿うどんの元祖といわれている中華料理店
Ichiran
7-18 SouemonchōKani Doraku Dotombori Honten
1-chōme-6-18 DōtonboriGetting Around
The closest subway stop to the apartment. On the Tanimachi and Chuo lines.
45 locals recommend
Tanimachiyonchome Station
Tanimachi-3-chōme-3 Chuo WardThe closest subway stop to the apartment. On the Tanimachi and Chuo lines.
The main train hub for the Hankyu and Hanshin train lines. Perfect for going to Kobe or Kyoto.
309 locals recommend
Umeda Station
8-6 KakudachōThe main train hub for the Hankyu and Hanshin train lines. Perfect for going to Kobe or Kyoto.
Major JR station with direct lines to Shin-Osaka station where the Shinkansen (bullet train) stops.
1234 locals recommend
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaMajor JR station with direct lines to Shin-Osaka station where the Shinkansen (bullet train) stops.
Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardOsaka's shinkansen (bullet train) stop.
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardEssentials
If you forgot anything at home like soap or toothpaste head over to the nearby 7-11 for necessities. They also have plenty of food stocked in case you need a snack.
132 locals recommend
7-Eleven
1-chōme-4-27 NōninbashiIf you forgot anything at home like soap or toothpaste head over to the nearby 7-11 for necessities. They also have plenty of food stocked in case you need a snack.
Kohyo Uchihonmachi
2-chōme-2-10 UchihonmachiLAWSON STORE 100
Tamade
Parks & Nature
One of many beautiful stands of cherry trees in Osaka Castle Park. Definitely recommended, especially during cherry blossom season.
尾止坂跡
Osakajo-2 Chuo WardOne of many beautiful stands of cherry trees in Osaka Castle Park. Definitely recommended, especially during cherry blossom season.
Wanikoen
プールも完備された大型公園
Yamadaikekoen
自然がきらめく!こころ潤う都市のオアシス
Minookoen
大阪を代表する名瀑、箕面大滝がある公園
Arts & Culture
Abeno Tasukaru (Abeno Disaster Prevention Learning Center)
3-chōme-13-23 Abenosujiあっ、地震だ！を体験して万一の災害に備えよう
ミズノスポートロジーギャラリー
1-chōme-12-35 Nankōkitaアスリートのこだわりやスポーツの歴史が学べる
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima国宝および重要文化財を収蔵する陶磁美術館
大阪府警察コミュニティープラザ
2-chōme-16-14 Sonezaki生活の安全を確保するためのアイデアが満載
Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 Ōgimachi遊んで学べる子供のための博物館
Yuki Museum of Art
3-chōme-3-9 Hiranomachi高名な料理人の茶の湯コレクションを展示
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 Nanba当時の大坂の風情を伝える貴重な上方浮世絵
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaThe National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima