Guidebook for Osaka
Shopping
One stop shop for all your retail and culinary needs. Also has a cinema with all the latest releases!
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaOne stop shop for all your retail and culinary needs. Also has a cinema with all the latest releases!
Essentials
The closest supermarket to the apartment, the ground floor has groceries while the first floor has a pharmacy and other daily necessities.
206 locals recommend
Life Daikokucho
1-chōme-4-1 ShikitsunishiThe closest supermarket to the apartment, the ground floor has groceries while the first floor has a pharmacy and other daily necessities.
Sightseeing
The closest traditional shrine to the apartment offers a glimpse of old Japan, and this area of Osaka is said to be named after the divinity the shrine honours.
9 locals recommend
Shikitsumatsunomiya Okuninushi Shrine
1-chōme-2-12 ShikitsunishiThe closest traditional shrine to the apartment offers a glimpse of old Japan, and this area of Osaka is said to be named after the divinity the shrine honours.
Osaka Castle is a Japanese castle, and is one of Japan's most famous, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle is a Japanese castle, and is one of Japan's most famous, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century.
The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is an aquarium located near Osaka Bay. It is one of the largest public aquariums in the world, and is well worth a visit.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThe Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is an aquarium located near Osaka Bay. It is one of the largest public aquariums in the world, and is well worth a visit.
Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine, and it is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan, and features in The Tale of Genji, the historical Japanese masterpiece.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 SumiyoshiSumiyoshi Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine, and it is the main shrine of all the Sumiyoshi shrines in Japan, and features in The Tale of Genji, the historical Japanese masterpiece.
Entertainment & Activities
A nice place to take a breather in the heart of the city, with sculpted lawns and water features
461 locals recommend
Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiA nice place to take a breather in the heart of the city, with sculpted lawns and water features
This park has probably the best lawns in central Osaka, and the location in the river centre can't be beaten. Perfect for lounging around in the sun, or grabbing a bite to eat.
504 locals recommend
Nakanoshima Rose Garden
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita WardThis park has probably the best lawns in central Osaka, and the location in the river centre can't be beaten. Perfect for lounging around in the sun, or grabbing a bite to eat.
A fun day out for all the family, this theme park is part of the Universal Studios chain. Now complete with new Harry Potter attractions!
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaA fun day out for all the family, this theme park is part of the Universal Studios chain. Now complete with new Harry Potter attractions!
Food Scene
Probably the best cup of coffee in Osaka, this hot spot mixes fancy decor and a cool vibe with delicious coffee. Both indoor and outdoor riverside seating.
ブルックリン ロースティング カンパニー 北浜店
2-chōme-1-16 KitahamaProbably the best cup of coffee in Osaka, this hot spot mixes fancy decor and a cool vibe with delicious coffee. Both indoor and outdoor riverside seating.
One of Osaka's tastiest Halal restaurants, Hafez specialises in Iranian cuisine and has belly dancing on friday nights.
Hafez osaka Halal Restaurant in shinsaibashi dotonbori
1-chōme-2-14 KitahorieOne of Osaka's tastiest Halal restaurants, Hafez specialises in Iranian cuisine and has belly dancing on friday nights.
This Canadian owned coffee house and restaurant is probably the nicest place to get a coffee near the apartment. Their lunch sets are also very reasonable. We recommend their pizza too!
108 locals recommend
Slices
2-chōme-3-21 NishishinsaibashiThis Canadian owned coffee house and restaurant is probably the nicest place to get a coffee near the apartment. Their lunch sets are also very reasonable. We recommend their pizza too!
We love this place- classic New Orleans cuisine served up with a smile by the owner CC. Gumbo, Jambalaya and Fried Catfish are our favourite dishes!
Bistro New Orleans
1-chōme-15-10 KitahorieWe love this place- classic New Orleans cuisine served up with a smile by the owner CC. Gumbo, Jambalaya and Fried Catfish are our favourite dishes!
Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant is Osaka, good for either lunch or dinner, and wont hurt your wallet too much either!
25 locals recommend
Chaolua
1-chōme-14-1 MinamihorieHands down the best Vietnamese restaurant is Osaka, good for either lunch or dinner, and wont hurt your wallet too much either!
If you're hankering after a burrito, this is the only place you need to know of. Japanese owned and run, but nothing but authentic food is to be found here and at reasonable prices.
12 locals recommend
El Zocalo Burrito
1-chōme-9-6 KitahorieIf you're hankering after a burrito, this is the only place you need to know of. Japanese owned and run, but nothing but authentic food is to be found here and at reasonable prices.
The closest, best and cheapest sushi bar to the apartment- this is one of the easiest places to try out this Japanese staple cuisine.
364 locals recommend
Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 ShikitsuhigashiThe closest, best and cheapest sushi bar to the apartment- this is one of the easiest places to try out this Japanese staple cuisine.
The best place nearby to try "Yakitori" or grilled chicken on skewers, this cheap eatery offers a wide range of other foods and drinks and everything is the same price- 280yen!
74 locals recommend
Torikizoku Daikokucho
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsunishiThe best place nearby to try "Yakitori" or grilled chicken on skewers, this cheap eatery offers a wide range of other foods and drinks and everything is the same price- 280yen!
Hands down, best ramen in Osaka. You may have to queue though! Very rich, thick broth is their specialty.
336 locals recommend
Muteppou Ramen
1-chōme-5-21 EbisuhonmachiHands down, best ramen in Osaka. You may have to queue though! Very rich, thick broth is their specialty.
Shabbu-shabbu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water with vegetable and tofu, it's super tasty, very reasonably priced and so close by!
62 locals recommend
Kagonoya Daikokucho
2-chōme-6-16 ShikitsuhigashiShabbu-shabbu is a Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef boiled in water with vegetable and tofu, it's super tasty, very reasonably priced and so close by!
Drinks & Nightlife
By day, a great place for a relaxing mediterranean lunch, coffee or a shisha. By night, this is a happening cocktail bar. Try their delicious Mojitos!
189 locals recommend
Cafe ABSINTHE
1-chōme-2-27 KitahorieBy day, a great place for a relaxing mediterranean lunch, coffee or a shisha. By night, this is a happening cocktail bar. Try their delicious Mojitos!
This Israeli run establishment serves up tasty middle eastern fare in the daytime and by night is a hopping bar. A favourite of many Osaka natives.
34 locals recommend
L&L
2-chōme-16-13 NishishinsaibashiThis Israeli run establishment serves up tasty middle eastern fare in the daytime and by night is a hopping bar. A favourite of many Osaka natives.
A Trip Advisor top rated Osaka must visit, Space Station is a place where you can enjoy old and new video games while drinking in a bar setting. Has everything from Famicom to PS4.
131 locals recommend
PC and Retro Bar Space Station
2-chōme-13-3 NishishinsaibashiA Trip Advisor top rated Osaka must visit, Space Station is a place where you can enjoy old and new video games while drinking in a bar setting. Has everything from Famicom to PS4.
Arts & Culture
This traditional, natural Japanese hot spring is the nearby and what's more- cheap at 800yen for an adult to enter the baths. A must experience on any trip to Japan.
273 locals recommend
太平のゆ なんば店
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsuhigashiThis traditional, natural Japanese hot spring is the nearby and what's more- cheap at 800yen for an adult to enter the baths. A must experience on any trip to Japan.