Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
Sightseeing
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiA symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
212 locals recommend
Hosen-ji Temple
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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.
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
19 locals recommend
Chuo Ward
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
Shopping
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.
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 shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
316 locals recommend
Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 AbenosujiA shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
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.
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.
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.
A long-established department store with branches located around the world.
829 locals recommend
Takashimaya Osaka Store
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaA long-established department store with branches located around the world.
A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
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.
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!
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe 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!
Entertainment & Activities
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.
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
273 locals recommend
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Chiyozaki-3-chōme-中2 Nishi WardThe UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
The largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
102 locals recommend
Zepp Namba
2-chōme-1-39 ShikitsuhigashiThe largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
Arts & Culture
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeA museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
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 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.
Parks & Nature
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.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThe park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
461 locals recommend
Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiA park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.