Guidebook for naniwa-ku
Sightseeing
ハルカス300 展望台
good place to shop. this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachōmeet the nature
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimago go go
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Wardmeet Japanese tradition
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrimeet the nature
Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Wardhistorical architecture
This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan, a god of business, for commercial prosperity.
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardThis shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan, a god of business, for commercial prosperity.
2-chōme-12-1 Sagisu
I loooove cycling around the city! why don't you try some :)
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
Located next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōLocated next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
Shopping
Denden Town
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardTown of home electronics. loads of appliance stores are here!
なんぼやなんばマルイ店
3-chōme-8-9 Nanbashopping mall
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimaemulti-story appliance store
Animate Osaka Nippombashi
1-chōme-1-3 Nipponbashinishishop for otaku
Sofmap Namba Zaurus2 hadokan
3-chōme-6-25 NipponbashiMulti-story appliance store
Toys R Us
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanakashop it away
UNIQLO Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-2-17 Shinsaibashisujibuy loads of clothes
無印良品 難波
12-22 Nanbasennichimaeshop it away
Sugi Drug
3-chōme-5-1 Nanbait's more like a drugstore
Convenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōConvenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanakashopping mall + cinema complex
ジャニーズ大阪
Japanese boy bands' merch shop http://www.johnnys-net.jp/
Apple 心斎橋
1-chōme-5-5 Nishishinsaibashion demand
FamilyMart Shin-Imamiya Station
1-chōme-1-8 Hanazonokita3 min from the apartment
you can buy snacks, cosmetics, tableware, kitchenware, tools, garden ware, stationery, household goods, leisure goods, etc. who wouldn't love it.
19 locals recommend
Ueshima Coffee Shinsaibashi
3-chōme-8-13 Minamisenbayou can buy snacks, cosmetics, tableware, kitchenware, tools, garden ware, stationery, household goods, leisure goods, etc. who wouldn't love it.
Mandarake Grand Chaos
an Otaku person should love it!
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachōclassy department store
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umedadepartment store
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 Umedaclothing stores and diners
Essentials
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardMarket known as "Osaka's Kitchen" by locals
Big wholesale market of fresh fish & vege. you can also dine there.
93 locals recommend
Osaka Kizu Market
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsuhigashiBig wholesale market of fresh fish & vege. you can also dine there.
Food Scene
Ringer Hut
2-chōme-1-70 Morinomiyachūōa good ramen restaurant
大阪大勝軒 日本橋店
a good ramen restaurant
わなか大入本店
you will love Takoyaki (octopus dumplings)
すしざんまい 道頓堀店
1-chōme-7-21 DōtonboriRotating sushi restaurant
my most favorite!! I go there every other week. the best Yakiniku (Grilled meat) restaurant.
45 locals recommend
Itamae-akiniku Itto Higashishinsaibashi bekkan
1-chōme-17-12 Higashishinsaibashimy most favorite!! I go there every other week. the best Yakiniku (Grilled meat) restaurant.
Robata-yaki restaurant, a Japanese‐style barbecue cooked in front of customers
20 locals recommend
本格炉端焼き 人夢叶思（ひとむかし）
14-26 NanbasennichimaeRobata-yaki restaurant, a Japanese‐style barbecue cooked in front of customers
kagura
1-chōme-13-3 Higashishinsaibashiyou can have standard Japanese food here
Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 Nanbacoffee break!
they serve Japanese dishes of mom's cooking. Rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, meat and vegetables etc
48 locals recommend
Maido Ookini Shokudo
they serve Japanese dishes of mom's cooking. Rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, meat and vegetables etc
Tempura Daikichi
2-chōme-10-25 Nanbanakavery tasty and also cheap! highly recommended.
食肉卸 有限会社い志だ屋
2-chōme-5-13 Ebisunishithey serve rare Kobe beef!!
their Beef Cutlet Sandwich is very popular. the hamburg steak's also good.
10 locals recommend
Grill Bon
1-chōme-17-17 Ebisuhigashitheir Beef Cutlet Sandwich is very popular. the hamburg steak's also good.
Everything Else
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardSubway station
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaJR line
Kansai International Airport
1 Senshūkūkōkitathe gateway
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo Wardtake a short trip from Osaka
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiFamous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
Osaka International Airport
3-chōme-555 Hotarugaike Nishimachithe gateway
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōjitemples temples temples
6-chōme-5-41 Noda
Sushi and Japanese cooking class. english available
Eat Osaka provides English language cooking experiences.
173 locals recommend
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
Eat Osaka provides English language cooking experiences.
Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardJR line, shinkansen
Shin-Imamiya Station
3-chōme-17-1 EbisunishiJR line, Nankai line
Ōsaka Social Medical Center Hospital
1-chōme-3-44 HaginochayaThe nearest hospital from the apartment
Dobutsuen-Mae Station
1-chōme-6-12 Taishisubway
Arts & Culture
Kabuki theater. Kabuki is an art form rich in showmanship. It involves elaborately designed costumes, eye-catching make-up and the exaggerated actions performed by the actors.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
Kabuki theater. Kabuki is an art form rich in showmanship. It involves elaborately designed costumes, eye-catching make-up and the exaggerated actions performed by the actors.
cool tradition. Bunraku is the traditional puppet theatre of Japan, a high-level stage art of which Japan can be very proud.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashicool tradition. Bunraku is the traditional puppet theatre of Japan, a high-level stage art of which Japan can be very proud.
Rakugo theater. Rakugo is a form of Japanese verbal entertainment.
112 locals recommend
Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
2-chōme-1-34 TenjinbashiRakugo theater. Rakugo is a form of Japanese verbal entertainment.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshimameet the art
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 Ōsakajōmusic arena
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 ChayamachiTheater
Drinks & Nightlife
The Little Clover Irish Pub Osaka
2-chōme-2-3-9 SennichimaePopular bar among tourists