Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Food Scene

Local favorite that serves okonomiyaki, which is sometimes described as a "Japanese pizza"
119 locals raden deze aan
Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant
1-chōme-5-5 Dōtonbori
119 locals raden deze aan
Local favorite that serves okonomiyaki, which is sometimes described as a "Japanese pizza"
Osaka branch of the American chain restaurant. For comfort food and drink
9 locals raden deze aan
TGI Fridays
2-chōme-1-18 Umeda
9 locals raden deze aan
Osaka branch of the American chain restaurant. For comfort food and drink
Custom made fast sandwiches for those on the go and don't want to guess about their food
7 locals raden deze aan
サブウェイ 近鉄なんばビル店
4-chōme-1-17 Nanba
7 locals raden deze aan
Custom made fast sandwiches for those on the go and don't want to guess about their food
Indian vegetarian restaurant that also runs an NPO and orphanage in India
Indian restaurant Shama
1-chōme-3-7 Kitahorie
Indian vegetarian restaurant that also runs an NPO and orphanage in India
Vegan restaurant in Shinsaibashi
Cafe Atl - Vegan Restaurant
Vegan restaurant in Shinsaibashi
Another Osaka landmark for its "globefish" sign and its fish hotpots
31 locals raden deze aan
Dotombori Zaza
31 locals raden deze aan
Another Osaka landmark for its "globefish" sign and its fish hotpots
Michelin starred sushi
Saeki
1-chōme-1-1-6 Sonezakishinchi
Michelin starred sushi
Popular place for the hometown food that defines Osaka, takoyaki.Basically, it is a deep fried octopus meat ball
77 locals raden deze aan
Sekai no Yamachan Umedahigashidori
1-14 Dōyamachō
77 locals raden deze aan
Popular place for the hometown food that defines Osaka, takoyaki.Basically, it is a deep fried octopus meat ball
Its moving crab sign is another Osaka landmark.
153 locals raden deze aan
Kani Doraku Dotomborihigashi
1-chōme-1-3 Dōtonbori
153 locals raden deze aan
Its moving crab sign is another Osaka landmark.

Drinks & Nightlife

Chic newcomer to the Osaka party scene
115 locals raden deze aan
GHOST ultra lounge
2-chōme-17-3 Nishishinsaibashi
115 locals raden deze aan
Chic newcomer to the Osaka party scene
Veteran Osaka club that can host world class events
98 locals raden deze aan
Club Joule
2-chōme-11-7 Nishishinsaibashi
98 locals raden deze aan
Veteran Osaka club that can host world class events
Shinsaibashi branch of the faux British pub chain in Japan. Popular with locals and expats
425 locals raden deze aan
HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 Shinsaibashisuji
425 locals raden deze aan
Shinsaibashi branch of the faux British pub chain in Japan. Popular with locals and expats
Nightclub popular with expats and locals for its late night all you can drink deals
79 locals raden deze aan
Pure Osaka
心斎橋筋-2-3 中央区
79 locals raden deze aan
Nightclub popular with expats and locals for its late night all you can drink deals
Longtime staple of Osaka nightlife
89 locals raden deze aan
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 Higashishinsaibashi
89 locals raden deze aan
Longtime staple of Osaka nightlife

Getting Around

Central rail hub for the Kansai region including Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
1234 locals raden deze aan
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 Umeda
1234 locals raden deze aan
Central rail hub for the Kansai region including Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe
Shinkansen bullet train hub and gateway to all of Japan
724 locals raden deze aan
Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa Ward
724 locals raden deze aan
Shinkansen bullet train hub and gateway to all of Japan
A two minute walk along one of the most famous promenades in Osaka leading to the Tsutenkaku Tower
229 locals raden deze aan
Ebisucho Station
Nipponbashi-5-chōme-5 Naniwa Ward
229 locals raden deze aan
A two minute walk along one of the most famous promenades in Osaka leading to the Tsutenkaku Tower

Entertainment & Activities

Hollywood movie theme park. The Osaka branch usually has some attractions not present at other branches
4440 locals raden deze aan
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
4440 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood movie theme park. The Osaka branch usually has some attractions not present at other branches
Japanese style huge arcade and game center
239 locals raden deze aan
Umeda Joypolis
5-15 Kakudachō
239 locals raden deze aan
Japanese style huge arcade and game center
Peaceful oasis of fauna in the city
3058 locals raden deze aan
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
3058 locals raden deze aan
Peaceful oasis of fauna in the city

Essentials

Local favorite supermarket with rock bottom prices for value shoppers
151 locals raden deze aan
Super Tamade
1-chōme-12-10 Shimanouchi
151 locals raden deze aan
Local favorite supermarket with rock bottom prices for value shoppers
Centrally located food emporium
36 locals raden deze aan
Ikari Super JR Osaka
Umeda-3-chōme-1 Kita Ward
36 locals raden deze aan
Centrally located food emporium
Has a good selection of imported items and food and cooking supplies
8 locals raden deze aan
Seijo Ishii Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji
8 locals raden deze aan
Has a good selection of imported items and food and cooking supplies

Shopping

Osaka landmark for its lit up Ferris wheel facade, Bargain central with just about anything you could need for Osakans and visitors alike
1472 locals raden deze aan
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō
1472 locals raden deze aan
Osaka landmark for its lit up Ferris wheel facade, Bargain central with just about anything you could need for Osakans and visitors alike
Venerable Osaka department store can meet most of your clothing and cosmetic needs
797 locals raden deze aan
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
797 locals raden deze aan
Venerable Osaka department store can meet most of your clothing and cosmetic needs

Sightseeing

Tallest building in Japan with a great observation area. Also has many restaurants and shops
2395 locals raden deze aan
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
2395 locals raden deze aan
Tallest building in Japan with a great observation area. Also has many restaurants and shops
At the end of the quirky Shinsekai street is this landmark tower. Used to be the second tallest building in Asia when built but has since been overshadowed by Abeno Harukas. Close to the condominium and a reminder of turn of the century Japan. The Billiken statue to good fortune is housed here.
2055 locals raden deze aan
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
2055 locals raden deze aan
At the end of the quirky Shinsekai street is this landmark tower. Used to be the second tallest building in Asia when built but has since been overshadowed by Abeno Harukas. Close to the condominium and a reminder of turn of the century Japan. The Billiken statue to good fortune is housed here.
Its neon lined canyons have inspired movies from Blade Runner to Black Rain
161 locals raden deze aan
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
161 locals raden deze aan
Its neon lined canyons have inspired movies from Blade Runner to Black Rain
Another iconic Osaka street often used as a film backdrop
3588 locals raden deze aan
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
3588 locals raden deze aan
Another iconic Osaka street often used as a film backdrop