Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
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.
菊屋
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiThis 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.
Parks & Nature
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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天王寺动物园
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.
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.
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大阪城公园
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.
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靱公园
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiA park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
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.
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通天阁
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.
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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新世界
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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宝泉寺
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.
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道顿堀
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.
Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardFamous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
阿部野桥
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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.
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
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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.
Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardA popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
A 150m-long shopping street lined with specialty stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. The Doguyasuji Festival on Oct 9 is an event where various tools are on sale.
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千日前道具屋筋商店街
14-5 NanbasennichimaeA 150m-long shopping street lined with specialty stores with every cooking utensil and kitchen item available. The Doguyasuji Festival on Oct 9 is an event where various tools are on sale.
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.
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.
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日本环球影城
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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大阪海游馆
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.
Arts & Culture
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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大阪松竹座
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 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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国立文乐剧场
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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OSTEC展览馆
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Namba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.
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难波Hatch
1-chōme-3-1 MinatomachiNamba Hatch is a club presenting various genres of live music, such as rock, jazz, soul and hiphop.