Guidebook for Osaka city Abeno-ku
Sightseeing
"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
"Umeda Sky Building" The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Umeda Sky Building" The 173 meter tall building consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
77 locals recommend
Teppanyaki Minami
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaLocated around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
15 locals recommend
Temple Sumiyoshi
7-13-9 IkutamachōSumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
"Nakazaki Cho" If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
119 locals recommend
Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita Ward"Nakazaki Cho" If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
42 locals recommend
Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
35 locals recommend
Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno Ward"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
111 locals recommend
Katsuo-ji
2914-1 AomataniKatsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
"Nanba Yasaka shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
347 locals recommend
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi"Nanba Yasaka shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
Tsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
"Abeno Harujas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji"Abeno Harujas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
The Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
Food Scene
"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
40 locals recommend
Sushitetsu
1-chōme-5-7 Shinsaibashisuji"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
Wadachi
2-chōme-5-6 Teradachō"Wadachi" The best ramen around this area!
Paradise Udon
2-chōme-1-29 Ikunonishi"Ah Men" Udon and tempura restaurant.
とん亭
"Tontei" Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet) restaurant.
舟屋
"Funaya" THE BEST UNAGI (EEL) RICE BOWL.
コーヒーマーケット
3-chōme-3-2 Daidō"Coffee Market" They have good coffee,bagels and cakes. Open from 9am.
Tamaten
4-chōme-1-3 Daidō"Tamaten" Cheap local tempura rice bowl restaurant.
"Chino Honten" Local Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) restaurant.
29 locals recommend
Okonomiyaki Chiyo honten
2-chōme-5-16 Ikunonishi"Chino Honten" Local Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) restaurant.
"Wa Cafe Marufuji" If you like Japanese sweets such as mochi or red bean paste, you will love this cafe.
和カフェMARUFUJI天王寺北口店
8-11 Hideninchō"Wa Cafe Marufuji" If you like Japanese sweets such as mochi or red bean paste, you will love this cafe.
"Yakiniku Manno" Japanese BBQ restaurant is in the neighbor. They have fresh Japanese beef.
9 locals recommend
やきにく萬野
4-chōme-10-25 Katsuyama"Yakiniku Manno" Japanese BBQ restaurant is in the neighbor. They have fresh Japanese beef.
甘党まえだ天王寺ミオ店
10-39 Hideninchō"Amatou Maeda Tennouji" Japanese sweets cafe!
"Jumbo Souhonten teradacho" You can't leave without having Takoyaki in Osaka!!
14 locals recommend
Jambosohonten
2-chōme-1-35 Ikunonishi"Jumbo Souhonten teradacho" You can't leave without having Takoyaki in Osaka!!
たこ焼き平野
Tennojichokita-2 Chome-5 Abeno Ward"Takoyaki Hirano" Cute Takoyaki shop.
おやじすし一喜・寺田町店
4-chōme-10-13 Daidō"Oyaji Sushi" Good sushi restaurant.
"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
32 locals recommend
nana's green tea
4-20 Ōfukachō"Nana's Green Tea" There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
レコッコレ
"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
"Konamon Museum" Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki , learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
154 locals recommend
Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 Dōtonbori"Konamon Museum" Dotombori's new tourist spot is a place to enjoy Takoyaki , learn about the roots of "konamon" and experience making wax samples of Takoyaki.
Drinks & Nightlife
Torikizoku
8-11 Hideninchō"Torikizoku Terada cho" Japanese affordable bar.
夕焼けこやけ
Teradacho-2 Chome-4 Tennoji Ward"Yuyake Koyake" Japanese affordable bar.
Izakaya Rapyuta
1-chōme-1-61 Abenosuji"Raputa" Japanese bar that has beautiful view of Osaka is perfect for night out!
Tketorigoten Tennoji
16-9 Horikoshichō"Taketori Goten" Japanese affordable bar.
"6nen 4kumi Abeno Tennoji" Japanese elementary school themed bar is here! Dishes they serve are like Japanese kids favorite school lunch menu!
Rokunenyonkumi
1-chōme-1-61 Abenosuji"6nen 4kumi Abeno Tennoji" Japanese elementary school themed bar is here! Dishes they serve are like Japanese kids favorite school lunch menu!
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing bar that you can do fishing and eat those you got fishes whatever you like such as sashimi, sushi, grilled, tempura etc..
340 locals recommend
Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing bar that you can do fishing and eat those you got fishes whatever you like such as sashimi, sushi, grilled, tempura etc..
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
Arts & Culture
You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiYou will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramic" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
413 locals recommend
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramic" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
"National Bunraku Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi"National Bunraku Theatre" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
OSTEC Exhibition Hall
1-chōme-8-4 Utsubohonmachi"Osaka Science Museum" City's science museum.
Shopping
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward"Shinsaibashi Suji" A large shopping district
"Nihonbashi denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward"Nihonbashi denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
"Doguya suji Market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments
376 locals recommend
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
14-5 Nanbasennichimae"Doguya suji Market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments
Daiso
3-chōme-2-14 Ebisunishi"Daiso" 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo Ward"Daiso" 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
360 locals recommend
Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba"Namba Marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
67 locals recommend
Don Quijote Uehommachi
1-24 Uenomiyachō"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda"Pokemon Center" This is an official Pokemon store.
"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
26 locals recommend
Tenjinbashi
Tenjinbashi Kita WardThe “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
Essentials
食品館アプロ 源ヶ橋店
3-chōme-3-36 Tennōjichōkita Shokuhinkan Apuro
Super Tamade Hayashiji
2-chōme-4-1 Hayashiji Super Tamade Hayashidera
Harves
10-48 Hideninchō Harves Tennouji
Seven-Eleven Osakateradacho 2-chome
2-chōme-2-15 Teradachō"Seven Eleven" 24h convenience store.
Lawson
1-chōme-17-28 Minamisenba"Lawson Teradacho" 24h convenience store.
"Daikoku Drug Teradacho" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
6 locals recommend
ダイコクドラッグ 寺田町駅前店
Daidō-4-chōme-10 Tennoji Ward"Daikoku Drug Teradacho" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
Entertainment & Activities
"Kaiyukan" is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri"Kaiyukan" is located in the Tempozan Harbor Village of Osaka's bay area, and is one of Japan's most spectacular aquariums.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area.
Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service. Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.
295 locals recommend
Hirakata Park
1-1 HirakatakōenchōHirakata Park (ひらかたパーク Hirakata Pāku?) is an amusement park managed by Keihan Leisure Service. Hirakata Park started in 1910 and is the oldest amusement park in Japan.