Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Entertainment & Activities
Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
78 locals recommend
Sankei Hall Breeze
2-chōme-4-9 UmedaStepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
87 locals recommend
Knowledge Capital
3-1 ŌfukachōA full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
The UFO-shaped dome with nine stories above ground and one underground hosts baseball games and concerts. There are also restaurants and shops.
28 locals recommend
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.
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.
4440 locals recommend
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.
This public tennis center also serves as a venue for junior tennis tournaments attracting global attention, with the participation of many tennis superstars of the future.
172 locals recommend
Utsubo Tennis Center
This public tennis center also serves as a venue for junior tennis tournaments attracting global attention, with the participation of many tennis superstars of the future.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
52 locals recommend
Osaka Shiki Theater
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.
A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
378 locals recommend
Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 ŌgimachiA museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
ゲームセンターカマロ日本橋ピカソ
3-chōme-7-22 NipponbashiA multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
222 locals recommend
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 ŌsakajōA multi-purpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000, built to commemorate the 400th anniversary since the construction of Osaka Castle.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
85 locals recommend
MYDOME Osaka
2-5 HonmachibashiAn exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
Shopping
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
A huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.
110 locals recommend
Sofmap Namba Zaurus2 hadokan
3-chōme-6-25 NipponbashiA huge range of electronics including new and used PCs.
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
7 locals recommend
あべのHoopオープンエアプラザ
1-chōme-3-21 AbenosujiA commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
316 locals recommend
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.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
Round 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
147 locals recommend
Round One Kitashinsaibashi
3-chōme-6-18 MinamisenbaRound 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
703 locals recommend
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.
Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita WardHuge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
671 locals recommend
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.
272 locals recommend
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.
1198 locals recommend
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.
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
434 locals recommend
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 KomatsubarachōPlease come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardOne of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores.
A 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
129 locals recommend
Crysta Nagahori
Minamisenba-4-chōme-1 Chuo WardA 730m-long underground shopping strip stretching from Sakaisuji to Yotsubashi suji.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
794 locals recommend
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiThis department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
406 locals recommend
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.
BOOKS KINOKUNIYA Umeda Main Store
1-chōme-1-3 ShibataJUNKUDO Osaka
1-chōme-6-20 DōjimaConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
319 locals recommend
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
Essentials
Central Square Life
1-chōme-2-3 MinatomachiSuper Tamade Nipponbashi
2-chōme-6-10 KōzuNamba Midosuji Hall
4-chōme-4-2-1 NanbaLawson Nipponbashi 1-chome
1-chōme-20-5 NipponbashiFood Scene
Shin-Umeda Shokudogai
9-26 KakudachōAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
551 locals recommend
Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 HigashishinsaibashiAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
Starbucks
2-chōme-2-3 NanbaDoutor
1-chōme-3-1 Umeda串カツ 小鉄 道頓堀店
1-chōme-5-9 DōtonboriKuromon Tonbijin Korean Resturant
2-chōme-11-5 NipponbashiYakiniku Ikko Sennichimae
2-chōme-6-8 SennichimaeTombi Namba
1-chōme-5-8 NanbaDrinks & Nightlife
Switch Bar Nishishinsaibashi
2-chōme-9-38 Nishishinsaibashibar SEVEN
1-chōme-6-18 HigashishinsaibashiClub Circus
1-chōme-8-16 NishishinsaibashiClub Joule
2-chōme-11-7 NishishinsaibashiGetting Around
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardShin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardParks & 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.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
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.
A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
Osaka Municipal Utsubo Kindergarten
1-chōme-19-13 UtsubohonmachiA park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.