Guidebook for 北区西天満
Sightseeing
a pair of skyscrapers connected in midair, rarely seen anywhere in the world
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonakaa pair of skyscrapers connected in midair, rarely seen anywhere in the world
Officially called 'Tsuyuno Tenjinsha', the name 'Ohatsu Tenjin' as its known today is evidence of the shrine's romantic past.
58 locals recommend
2-chōme-5-4 Sonezaki
Officially called 'Tsuyuno Tenjinsha', the name 'Ohatsu Tenjin' as its known today is evidence of the shrine's romantic past.
Great cycle tour! I loooove cycling around the city! why don't you try :) Twitter @Cycleosaka
19 locals recommend
2-chōme-12-1 Sagisu
Great cycle tour! I loooove cycling around the city! why don't you try :) Twitter @Cycleosaka
widely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of the great samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536 - 1598).
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Wardwidely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of the great samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536 - 1598).
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
founded in the 10th century, is one of the most important of hundreds of shrines across Japan. The god blesses passing entrance exams, so tons of students pray for their success. It is also famous for its festival, the Tenjin Matsuri, which is held annually on July 24 and 25, accompanied by fireworks.
17 locals recommend
2-chōme-1-8 Tenjinbashi
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
founded in the 10th century, is one of the most important of hundreds of shrines across Japan. The god blesses passing entrance exams, so tons of students pray for their success. It is also famous for its festival, the Tenjin Matsuri, which is held annually on July 24 and 25, accompanied by fireworks.
Tekijuku (適塾) was a school established consciously in Senba, Osaka, the main trading route between Nagasaki and Edo in 1838 during the Tenpō era of the late Edo period. Its founder was Ogata Kōan, a doctor and scholar of Dutch studies (Rangaku). The foreign language curriculum focused primarily on medicine, but also taught astronomy and other western sciences.
3-chōme-3-8 Kitahama
Tekijuku (適塾) was a school established consciously in Senba, Osaka, the main trading route between Nagasaki and Edo in 1838 during the Tenpō era of the late Edo period. Its founder was Ogata Kōan, a doctor and scholar of Dutch studies (Rangaku). The foreign language curriculum focused primarily on medicine, but also taught astronomy and other western sciences.
Food Scene
1-chōme-13-7 Nishitenma
My best favorite Unagi (eel) restaurant in Osaka! Highly recommended.
1-chōme-11-6 Sonezakishinchi
Famous ramen restaurant
A sushi restaurant in Osaka Central Fish Market. After entering the area, go towards the left side of the building where you see the red arrow. That is where it's located.
22 locals recommend
1-chōme-1-86 Noda
A sushi restaurant in Osaka Central Fish Market. After entering the area, go towards the left side of the building where you see the red arrow. That is where it's located.
1-chōme-8-50 Tenmabashi
High quality sushi restaurant in Imperial Hotel
one of the three star restaurants by Michelin Guide. Absolutely the best Spanish cuisine restaurant that I've been to so far in my life!
32 locals recommend
Fujiya 1935
2-chōme-4-14 Yariyamachione of the three star restaurants by Michelin Guide. Absolutely the best Spanish cuisine restaurant that I've been to so far in my life!
5-11 Ikedachō
Chinese-like eatery, very famous for its oriental appearance.
One of the three star Michelin restaurants. The cuisine it serves is created
with the utmost attention to details,
delicately fine-tuned skills, a spirit of innovation,
and an uncompromising spirit of enquiry.
1-chōme-9-11 Edobori
One of the three star Michelin restaurants. The cuisine it serves is created
with the utmost attention to details,
delicately fine-tuned skills, a spirit of innovation,
and an uncompromising spirit of enquiry.
Arts & Culture
Noh derived from the Japanese word for "skill" or "talent"—is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
71 locals recommend
山本能楽堂 (Yamamoto Noh Theatre)
1-chōme-3-6 TokuichōNoh derived from the Japanese word for "skill" or "talent"—is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
The Main Hall of the Umeda Arts Theater presents various performances, centered on Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, opera, ballet, etc.
108 locals recommend
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 ChayamachiThe Main Hall of the Umeda Arts Theater presents various performances, centered on Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, opera, ballet, etc.
A fun museum for kids aiming to bring kids fresh discovery and surprises from everyday things through playing and enjoying themselves.
2 Chome-1 Ogimachi
A fun museum for kids aiming to bring kids fresh discovery and surprises from everyday things through playing and enjoying themselves.
has four floors of interactive exhibits and displays. The museum was designed with children in mind and takes visitors through displays on the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. science shows r held three times a day (in Japanese only).
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 Nakanoshimahas four floors of interactive exhibits and displays. The museum was designed with children in mind and takes visitors through displays on the universe, chemistry, electricity and energy. science shows r held three times a day (in Japanese only).
Essentials
6-chōme-8-7 Nishitenma
The nearest convenience store
8-1 Nozakichō
The nearest supermarket
In the past, many homes in Japan were not equipped with a bathtub. To fill this void, the neighborhood public bath (銭湯, sentō, lit. "coin hot water") was a place where the locals could go to wash themselves, soak in a tub and socialize with neighbors.
Nowadays, as most households have their own bath, the number of traditional public baths has decreased, but they can still be found in many of the more old-fashioned city neighborhoods. In addition, a new type of public bath has emerged in recent decades. Much larger than the traditional sento, these bathing complexes features a range of pools, saunas and fitness facilities. Some of the largest resemble small theme parks and offer various dining, entertainment and relaxation services. Accordingly, many customers spend extended time periods there.
9-18 Kurosakichō
In the past, many homes in Japan were not equipped with a bathtub. To fill this void, the neighborhood public bath (銭湯, sentō, lit. "coin hot water") was a place where the locals could go to wash themselves, soak in a tub and socialize with neighbors.
Nowadays, as most households have their own bath, the number of traditional public baths has decreased, but they can still be found in many of the more old-fashioned city neighborhoods. In addition, a new type of public bath has emerged in recent decades. Much larger than the traditional sento, these bathing complexes features a range of pools, saunas and fitness facilities. Some of the largest resemble small theme parks and offer various dining, entertainment and relaxation services. Accordingly, many customers spend extended time periods there.
Parks & Nature
historical architecture and you can walk in the park near there
307 locals recommend
Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Wardhistorical architecture and you can walk in the park near there
Shopping
Convenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
4-16 Komatsubarachō
Convenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaPikachu!
stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan. Approx. 600shops varying from good old specialty shops to quite business-minded idea shops, and literally Osaka-like restaurants.
15 locals recommend
3 Chome-7 Tenjinbashi
stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan. Approx. 600shops varying from good old specialty shops to quite business-minded idea shops, and literally Osaka-like restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
4-chōme-9-12 Nishitenma
live bar
6-8 Nozakichō
bar