Guidebook for Osaka
Sightseeing
Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, taking in its beautiful pagoda, famous turtle pond and tranquil grounds. Hosts a fantastic flea market on the 21st of each month.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiVisit the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan, taking in its beautiful pagoda, famous turtle pond and tranquil grounds. Hosts a fantastic flea market on the 21st of each month.
Ikutama-schrijn
13-9 IkutamachōThe oldest Shinto shrine in Osaka
Surrounding this Osaka landmark is the largest green space in the city - a great place to see cherry blossom in early April
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardSurrounding this Osaka landmark is the largest green space in the city - a great place to see cherry blossom in early April
Come at night to experience the bright lights and lively atmosphere of the most famous street in Osaka!
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardCome at night to experience the bright lights and lively atmosphere of the most famous street in Osaka!
Food Scene
スリーズ
5-20 IkutamamaemachiCute cafe near the apartment
The foodie paradise of Shinsekai surrounds this landmark tower. Be sure to pop into Daruma to try their famous kushikatsu (deep-fried breaded skewers)
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiThe foodie paradise of Shinsekai surrounds this landmark tower. Be sure to pop into Daruma to try their famous kushikatsu (deep-fried breaded skewers)
Kuromon Market (黒門市場) is a great place to try real Osakan street food and enjoy a slice of local life
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardKuromon Market (黒門市場) is a great place to try real Osakan street food and enjoy a slice of local life
Local restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
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Momiji
9-19 IkutamachōLocal restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
Delicious udon noodles close to the Eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
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Tsurutontan Soemoncho
3-17 SouemonchōDelicious udon noodles close to the Eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
Iconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...
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ふるさと
1-chōme-4-23 DekijimaIconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...
Essentials
This 24-hour convenience store is a 1-min walk from the apartment and sells a great range of snacks, drinks, ready meals and more!
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7-Eleven
3-chōme-8-6 KawarayamachiThis 24-hour convenience store is a 1-min walk from the apartment and sells a great range of snacks, drinks, ready meals and more!
Fresh is open 9:30-22:00 and stocks a wide range of high-quality groceries
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Fresh
1-37 RokumantaichōFresh is open 9:30-22:00 and stocks a wide range of high-quality groceries
Shopping
The tallest skyscraper in Japan offers stunning views of Osaka
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe tallest skyscraper in Japan offers stunning views of Osaka
Q's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
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Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 AbenosujiQ's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
This multi-storey shopping center has a great range of stores - the building is noted for its innovative design which features a rooftop garden
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaThis multi-storey shopping center has a great range of stores - the building is noted for its innovative design which features a rooftop garden
Chic and popular new shopping complex north of Osaka station
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardChic and popular new shopping complex north of Osaka station
Shopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo and Muji
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Uehommachi YUFURA
6-chōme-5-13 UehonmachiShopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo and Muji
Entertainment & Activities
A fun day out for all the family at this fantastic theme park, famous for attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Spiderman and Jurassic Park
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Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaA fun day out for all the family at this fantastic theme park, famous for attractions such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Spiderman and Jurassic Park
Come face to face with dolphins, penguins and an enormous whale shark at one of the largest aquariums in the world
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriCome face to face with dolphins, penguins and an enormous whale shark at one of the largest aquariums in the world
Parks & Nature
A large green space that is home to Tennoji Zoo, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and a classical Japanese garden
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōA large green space that is home to Tennoji Zoo, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and a classical Japanese garden
Arts & Culture
Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater featuring meter-tall puppets
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiBunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater featuring meter-tall puppets
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiOsaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
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Osaka Stedelijk Museum voor Kunst
Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
Each floor introduces a different Period in Osaka's 1,400-year history
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Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeEach floor introduces a different Period in Osaka's 1,400-year history