Guidebook for Naniwa Ward, Osaka
Sightseeing
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 Ward 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.
“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 Ward“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).”
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.
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.
1376 locals recommend
Osakajo
Osakajo 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.
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 NishishinsaibashiA 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.
Cosmosquare Station
Nankōkita-1-chōme-30 Suminoe WardATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 NankōkitaTombori River walk
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-1 Chuo WardA main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
27 locals recommend
Kyūtarōmachi, 3-chōme−5−１７
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.
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
59 locals recommend
Nakanoshima Festival Tower
2-chōme-3-18 NakanoshimaNew landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
Collection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.
41 locals recommend
北浜プラザ
1-chōme-7-3 KōraibashiCollection of high-quality stores in the historical neighborhood of Kitasemba.
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.
Food Scene
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
551 locals recommend
Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 HigashishinsaibashiAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
46 locals recommend
Shinsekai Kankan
3-chōme-5-16 EbisuhigashiA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Nikusho Monjirou Kitahorie Store
3-chōme-4-15 Kitahorie最高級A5ランクの国産牛焼肉＆ステーキ
低予算で満足出来るお店！
オススメは塩タン！厚みが凄い！
超オススメのお店です！
ファイブテンステーキハウス
2-chōme-18-7 Nagata鉄板ステーキ＆本格中華＆和食！
鉄板ステーキは格別！〆のガーリックライスもオススメ！
Abeno Takoyaki Yamachan Namba
2-chōme-10-25 Nanbanaka外パリﾂ、中ふわのたこ焼き！
味付けも色々選べます！
Konamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
154 locals recommend
Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 DōtonboriKonamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi串カツ 小鉄 道頓堀店
1-chōme-5-9 DōtonboriSaizeriya
1-5 DōyamachōOkonomiyaki Momotaro Umeda Rukua shop
3-chōme-3-1-3 Umeda鉄板焼・焼肉 なにわ
5-chōme-3-68 Nakanoshima551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
195 locals recommend
551 Horai Ebisubashi honten
3-chōme-6-3 Nanba551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
Shopping
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.
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.
349 locals recommend
りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 RinkūōraiminamiUniversal 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
99 locals recommend
MITSUI OUTLET PARK OSAKA TSURUMI
2-chōme-7-70 MattaōmiyaThe mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
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
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
406 locals recommend
東急ハンズ Tokyu Hands
1-chōme-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
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 Nishishinsaibashi 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!
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
A huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.
110 locals recommend
Sofmap Namba Zaurus2 hadokan
3-chōme-6-25 NipponbashiA huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.
A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
10 locals recommend
クリスタ長堀 水時計広場
Minamisenba-2-chōme-4 Chuo WardA 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
LUCUA Osaka
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaREADING STYLE あべの
1-chōme-2-30 Abenosuji紀伊國屋書店
4-20 Ōfukachōパーツクラブ 心斎橋店
貴和製作所 LINKS UMEDA店
1-1 ŌfukachōEntertainment & 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.
204 locals recommend
Kaiyukan Hall
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.
Osaka Dome
Chiyozaki-3-chōme-中2 Nishi WardA hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeA hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
Namba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
166 locals recommend
Namba Hatch
1-chōme-3-1 MinatomachiNamba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
108 locals recommend
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 ChayamachiPresents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
A shoebox style concert hall with 821 seats. Sponsors about 30 original performances each year.
62 locals recommend
Izumi Hall
1-chōme-4-70 ShiromiA shoebox style concert hall with 821 seats. Sponsors about 30 original performances each year.
The oldest Noh Theater in Osaka, which reached 80 years anniversary in 2008.
71 locals recommend
山本能楽堂 (Yamamoto Noh Theatre)
1-chōme-3-6 TokuichōThe oldest Noh Theater in Osaka, which reached 80 years anniversary in 2008.
Parks & Nature
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
16 locals recommend
Momijidani Teien Garden
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
“One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.”
Ueshio Park
4-chōme-3-19 Ueshio
“One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.”
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.
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.
Arts & Culture
Osaka City Art Museum
With 200 experiential exhibits themed on "Space and energy" as well as science shows and a planetarium this museum can be enjoyed by the entire family.
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaWith 200 experiential exhibits themed on "Space and energy" as well as science shows and a planetarium this museum can be enjoyed by the entire family.
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.
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.
Essentials
Lawson
5-chōme-7-22 UehonmachiSuper Tamade Nipponbashi
2-chōme-6-10 KōzuARAIBA Shinmachimise Coin Laundry
1-chōme-25-9 Shinmachi