Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
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.
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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.
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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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.
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.
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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.
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiAbeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
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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.
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
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Calle comercial Tenjinbashisuji
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita WardJapan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
Letrero de Glico de Dotombori
Glico man
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardShopping and restaurant area.
空堀商店街 Karahori walker
6-chōme-14-14 TanimachiUmeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
The Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
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上方温泉一休癒の間
5-chōme-9-31 TorishimaThe Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
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.
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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 former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
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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.
Entertainment & Activities
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.
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Zoológico Tennōji
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.
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.
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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.
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Acuario de Osaka 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.
Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
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Hep Five
5-15 KakudachōLocated at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
Arima Onsen
Arimachō Kita WardVery famous hot spring spot in Kansai region.
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
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Knowledge Capital
3-1 ŌfukachōA full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
This is a multi-purpose hall of a type that is rare in Japan, being constructed in the piloti style (elevated-floor style using special beams).
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Morinomiya Piloti Hall
1-chōme-17-5 MorinomiyachūōThis is a multi-purpose hall of a type that is rare in Japan, being constructed in the piloti style (elevated-floor style using special beams).
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.
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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.
A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
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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.
Parks & Nature
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).
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Santuario Imamiya Ebisu
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).
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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Temple Sumiyoshi
7-13-9 IkutamachōThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
A multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
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Parque Osaka Castle
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardA multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
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.
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Jardín Nishinomaru
Ōsakajō-2 Chuo WardA lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
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Parque Utsubo
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiA park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
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.
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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.
Parque Tennōji
5-55 ChausuyamachōTennoji park
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.
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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 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.
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Zoológico Tennōji
1-108 ChausuyamachōOne 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.
Shopping
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
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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.
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Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōA commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
Rinku Outlet station
The largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.
The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
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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.
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
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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.
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Takashimaya Osaka Store
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaA long-established department store with branches located around the world.
A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
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Calle comercial Shinsaibashi-suji
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiFamous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
A 20,000 sq. meter appliance store with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
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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.
UNIQLO Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-2-17 ShinsaibashisujiWorld famous Japanese clothing retail
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!
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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!
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōOne of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
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Hankyu Sanban Gai
1-chōme-1-3 ShibataA shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 ŌfukachōA popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
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Umeda Loft
16-7 ChayamachiUmeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
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.
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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.
Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
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Est
3-25 KakudachōStretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
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Herbis Plaza / Herbis Plaza Ent
2-chōme-2-22 UmedaAn Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
A fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.
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E-ma
1-chōme-12-6 UmedaA fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.
IKEA Tsuruhama
2-chōme-24-55 TsurumachiSwedish home furnishing company. IKEA
This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
ディアモールストリートマーケット
Umeda-1-chōme-9 Kita WardThis underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
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Chayamachi
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaVarious brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.
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!
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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 new fashion building on Shinsaibashi-suji Street. This conspicuous building houses a variety of stores ranging from fashion clothing to cafés and restaurants.
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ラ・ポルト心斎橋
2-3-23 ShinsaibashisujiA new fashion building on Shinsaibashi-suji Street. This conspicuous building houses a variety of stores ranging from fashion clothing to cafés and restaurants.
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
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東急ハンズ Tokyu Hands
1-chōme-8-3 ShinsaibashisujiLargest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
Huge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
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Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita WardHuge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
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Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaAn iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
TOWER RECORDS
1-chōme-2-30 AbenosujiDrinks & Nightlife
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
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京セラドーム
The 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
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Zepp Namba
2-chōme-1-39 ShikitsuhigashiThe largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
Namba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
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Namba Hatch
1-chōme-3-1 MinatomachiNamba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
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Kitashinchi Station
1-3-1 梅田High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashibars and clubs
minatomachi river place
1-chōme-3-1 Minatomachiriver cafe
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 HigashishinsaibashiThis high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
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Hilton Osaka
1-chōme-8-8 UmedaThis high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
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.
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Museo de Historia de Osaka
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.
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).
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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).
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.
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Teatro Nacional Bunraku
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.
About 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.
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Salón de exposiciones OSTEC
1-chōme-8-4 UtsubohonmachiAbout 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.
Owns approximately 2,000 pieces of oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection. Of these, two are national treasures, and 13 are important cultural assets.
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 NakanoshimaOwns approximately 2,000 pieces of oriental ceramics, including the Ataka Collection. Of these, two are national treasures, and 13 are important cultural assets.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
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Teatro Osaka Shiki
2-chōme-2-2-22 UmedaShiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
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La Sala de la Sinfonía
2-chōme-3-3 ŌyodominamiAn arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
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.
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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.
Food Scene
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Templo Hosen-ji
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
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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.
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
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Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardA popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
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Crysta Nagahori
Minamisenba-4-chōme-1 Chuo WardA 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
An old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
北國銀行 大阪支店
4-chōme-4-7 ImabashiAn old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
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Kikuya confectionary
2-chōme-2-12 KōraibashiThis old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
McDonald's OCAT Mall
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiDotombori Kamukura Dotombori
ramen noodles
Mos Burger
1-chōme-2-2 UmedaStarbucks
2-chōme-2-3 NanbaAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 HigashishinsaibashiAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.