Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Okonomiyaki Chitose
This restaurant is know for being the best Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka
7 locals recommend
1-chōme-11-10 Taishi
Okonomiyaki Chitose
This restaurant is know for being the best Okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka
Naruto Taiyaki Hompo
This Taiyaki place is great. Taiyaki is kind of like a waffle with filling. There are three delicious varieties available : sweet potatoes filling, red bean filling and of course ice cream filling
10 locals recommend
Naruto Taiyaki Hompo
1-chōme-4-10 SennichimaeNaruto Taiyaki Hompo
This Taiyaki place is great. Taiyaki is kind of like a waffle with filling. There are three delicious varieties available : sweet potatoes filling, red bean filling and of course ice cream filling
Endo Sushi Kyobashi
This sushi restaurant is said to have the best sushi in Osaka!
101 locals recommend
Endo Sushi
1-chōme-1-86 NodaEndo Sushi Kyobashi
This sushi restaurant is said to have the best sushi in Osaka!
Matsuya Nippombashi
This popular fast food chain is a great place to get cheap beef bowl or curry.
12 locals recommend
Matsuya Nippombashi
1-chōme-3-2 NipponbashiMatsuya Nippombashi
This popular fast food chain is a great place to get cheap beef bowl or curry.
Saizeria
This Italian restaurant is well known across Japan for being a great place to eat on a budget.
55 locals recommend
Saizeriya
1-5 DōyamachōSaizeria
This Italian restaurant is well known across Japan for being a great place to eat on a budget.
Japaniku!
Our friends have recently opened a Yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant in Osaka! If you are looking for a great place to try traditional Japanese beef, check this place out!
Here is the web address: http://info113059.wixsite.com/japaniku
22 locals recommend
3-14 Souemonchō
Japaniku!
Our friends have recently opened a Yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) restaurant in Osaka! If you are looking for a great place to try traditional Japanese beef, check this place out!
Here is the web address: http://info113059.wixsite.com/japaniku
Drinks & Nightlife
A popular bar that has retro style video games likes the SNES that you can play while you drink.
131 locals recommend
PC and Retro Bar Space Station
2-chōme-13-3 NishishinsaibashiA popular bar that has retro style video games likes the SNES that you can play while you drink.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world and is famous for its whale sharks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis is one of the largest aquariums in the world and is famous for its whale sharks.
The famous USJ. You can spend a whole day just exploring the new Harry Potter World. Make sure to check out the Express Pass if you want to skip the lines.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThe famous USJ. You can spend a whole day just exploring the new Harry Potter World. Make sure to check out the Express Pass if you want to skip the lines.
This beautiful Ferris Wheel offers great views of the surrounding area.
629 locals recommend
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis beautiful Ferris Wheel offers great views of the surrounding area.
Taito Station
This game center is a great place to check out some of the Japanese arcade games, and also challenge your friends at some classics.
6 locals recommend
Taito Station Osaka Nipponbashi
4-chōme-9-14 NipponbashiTaito Station
This game center is a great place to check out some of the Japanese arcade games, and also challenge your friends at some classics.
Sightseeing
Dōtonbori is one of the main tourist attractions in Osaka. There are lots of amazing restaurants in the area. Also, it's quite popular to take a picture on the bridge with the Glico running man.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDōtonbori is one of the main tourist attractions in Osaka. There are lots of amazing restaurants in the area. Also, it's quite popular to take a picture on the bridge with the Glico running man.
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThis is one of Japan's most famous and beautiful castles.
This famous tower is a common landmark in Osaka. the main observation deck is 91m high.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiThis famous tower is a common landmark in Osaka. the main observation deck is 91m high.
Hozen Temple
This popular local temple is well known for its moss covered deity.
212 locals recommend
Hosen-ji Temple
Hozen Temple
This popular local temple is well known for its moss covered deity.
The Kuchu Teien Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building offers amazing views of Osaka
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Kuchu Teien Observatory in the Umeda Sky Building offers amazing views of Osaka
Parks & Nature
This beautiful park and botanical garden is a great place for a relaxing stroll.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThis beautiful park and botanical garden is a great place for a relaxing stroll.
Shopping
This famous local market is a great place to find anything you are looking for, from takoyaki to new shoes.
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardThis famous local market is a great place to find anything you are looking for, from takoyaki to new shoes.
This is a great place to hang out and do some shopping. The Ferris Wheel on the roof is always a great site.
703 locals recommend
Hep Five
5-15 KakudachōThis is a great place to hang out and do some shopping. The Ferris Wheel on the roof is always a great site.
Shinsaibashi is well known for its endless shopping and dining options.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi is well known for its endless shopping and dining options.
Namba Walk
This underground shopping mall is full of interesting stores, restaurants and cafes. It's also a great place to escape the heat in summer.
324 locals recommend
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardNamba Walk
This underground shopping mall is full of interesting stores, restaurants and cafes. It's also a great place to escape the heat in summer.
An interesting mall with a great roof terrace. It has lots of great flowers. It might have the most beautiful rooftop in Japan!
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaAn interesting mall with a great roof terrace. It has lots of great flowers. It might have the most beautiful rooftop in Japan!
This trendy shopping mall has a great selection of upscale goods. You can easily spend the whole afternoon there. Lots of great cafes inside too.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardThis trendy shopping mall has a great selection of upscale goods. You can easily spend the whole afternoon there. Lots of great cafes inside too.
Arts & Culture
This beautiful art gallery is located on the island of Nakanoshima - right in the heart of Osaka. It's a 5-minute walk from Watanabebashi Station
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaThis beautiful art gallery is located on the island of Nakanoshima - right in the heart of Osaka. It's a 5-minute walk from Watanabebashi Station
National Bunraku Theater
This theater is well known for its Japanese puppet show which uses elaborate man size puppets to tell different Japanese stories.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiNational Bunraku Theater
This theater is well known for its Japanese puppet show which uses elaborate man size puppets to tell different Japanese stories.