Guidebook for Osaka city
Sightseeing
Dotonbori is famous spot in Osaka. There are many people enjoying shopping and sightseeing.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDotonbori is famous spot in Osaka. There are many people enjoying shopping and sightseeing.
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku is Osaka's landmark.
Famous Fish Market.
There are many good restaurant in the market.
93 locals recommend
Osaka Kizu Market
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsuhigashiFamous Fish Market.
There are many good restaurant in the market.
Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
319 locals recommend
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaAn iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
797 locals recommend
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōOne of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.
499 locals recommend
Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 TenjinbashiKnown by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.
A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
74 locals recommend
Naniwa Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita WardA well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardOne of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
324 locals recommend
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardA popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaThis shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
794 locals recommend
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiThis department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
63 locals recommend
Tombori River walk
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-1 Chuo WardRunning through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
161 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiFamous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
21 locals recommend
ザ・イカが アメリカ村店
Nishishinsaibashi-2-chōme-12 Chuo WardA unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiA theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
33 locals recommend
大阪城公國
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
Located on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
91 locals recommend
Osaka Amenity Park
1-chōme-8-30 TenmabashiLocated on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
The new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.
72 locals recommend
Osaka Business Park Station
Shiromi-1-chōme-3 Chuo WardThe new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
281 locals recommend
Ganso squid grilled squid Momodani Yakiya Kaiyukan shop
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriBe surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
135 locals recommend
Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 KaigandōriThe former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
Built with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
154 locals recommend
ATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 NankōkitaBuilt with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
89 locals recommend
JSBC SNOWTOWN
3-chōme-2-1 ChiyozakiThe UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
Starbucks
The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
107 locals recommend
Q's Mall
2-chōme-5-18 MorinomiyachūōA shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
55 locals recommend
（株）きんえい 不動産事業部
Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
319 locals recommend
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
96 locals recommend
Hoop
1-chōme-2-30 AbenosujiA commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardKnown as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiJapan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
Everything Else
Nihonbashi is the best place to shop something like appliances.
Also Nihonbashi is mecca of Otaku.
96 locals recommend
Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi is the best place to shop something like appliances.
Also Nihonbashi is mecca of Otaku.
The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.
668 locals recommend
Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiThe largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.
Food Scene
Pommier
5-chōme-17-20 NipponbashiJapanese Katsudon (Fried Pork bowl) restaurant. Its really good.
おふくろ
3-chōme-1-11 MotomachiJapanese Home style cooking.
Delicous.
Muteppou Ramen
1-chōme-5-21 EbisuhonmachiFamous Ra-men restaurant.
Its just a minutes walk.
Naniwano Tonkotsu-ramen Homi
3-chōme-3-16 ShikitsuhigashiRa-men restaurant.
Bistro Tachizushi Kalimotxo
5-chōme-9-13 NipponbashiStanding style Sushi restaurant.
Shopping
喫茶まりあ
Small cafe.
Super Tamade
5-chōme-11-3 KomagawaSupermarket.
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
434 locals recommend
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 KomatsubarachōPlease come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
671 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 ŌfukachōA popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
575 locals recommend
Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 NishishinsaibashiThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
518 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaA 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 SennichimaeMega department store of electric devices.
Arts & Culture
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
59 locals recommend
Osaka Noh Theater
2-chōme-3-17 NakazakinishiA traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiA section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
73 locals recommend
Osaka Shiki Theatre
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
85 locals recommend
MYDOME Osaka
2-5 HonmachibashiAn exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaAn exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
This Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
70 locals recommend
Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts Wahha Kamigata
12-7 NanbasennichimaeThis Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
254 locals recommend
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 NanbaMuseum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
281 locals recommend
Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 TenmaExhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
222 locals recommend
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 ŌsakajōA multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
Entertainment & Activities
A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
378 locals recommend
Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 ŌgimachiA museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThe third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.