Guidebook for Osaka
Food Scene
たこ焼き てらや
"Takoyaki Teraya" Takoyaki is one of food that grown in Osaka.
中国酒家昇龍
2-chōme-9-27 Tatsumihigashi"Shoryu" Chinese food!
Misao Sushi
1-chōme-1-38 Tatsumihigashi"Misawo Sushi" It has fresh seafood dishes!
"Okonomiyaki Genten" The dish that you have to eat while in Osaka is Okonomiyaki!
8 locals recommend
お好み焼 げんてん
1-chōme-3-10 Tatsumihigashi"Okonomiyaki Genten" The dish that you have to eat while in Osaka is Okonomiyaki!
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
今日亭巽店
2-chōme-22-10 Tatsuminaka"Kyotei Tatsumi" Soba restaurant!
Shugen
1-chōme-8-22 Tatsumikita"Shugen" Blowfish (Fugu) restaurant.
さん天 巽北店
1-chōme-7-15 Tatsumikita"Santen Tatsumi Kita" Cheap tempura restaurant.
古民家カフェ 粉雪
"Kominka cafe Konayuki" Japanese shaved ice cafe!
Tajima Coffee
4-chōme-4-37 TajimaThe best coffee around this area.
煮干しや
3-chōme-15-7 Tatsumiminami"Chukasoba Niboshiya" The best soy sauce noodle ramen!
"Shoran" It is a Japanese BBQ restaurant that serves fresh Japanese beef.
13 locals recommend
Shou Ran 大阪燒肉
2-chōme-26-25 Shōji"Shoran" It is a Japanese BBQ restaurant that serves fresh Japanese beef.
Kisoji
3-chōme-1-8 Tatsumihigashi"Kisoji Kita Tatsumi" Shabushabu restaurant is in the neighbor.
大宝
7-23 Hirano Motomachi"Taihou" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka
Takoyaki Kazoku
2-chōme-25-8 Tatsuminaka"Takoyaki Kazoku" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would like to 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 like to recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
340 locals recommend
Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
居酒屋南国
"Izakaya Nangoku" Affordable Japanese bar that serves seafood dishes and Japanese alcohol.
Torikizoku
1-chōme-5-26 Shōwachō"Torikizoku Kita Tatsumi" Japanese affordable bar!
Sightseeing
"Abeno Harukas" 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 Harukas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
"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.
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!
"Nambayasaka 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"Nambayasaka 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!
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.
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.
"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!
"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.
"Cat Cafe rag Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
42 locals recommend
Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae"Cat Cafe rag Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
"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.
"Kuchu teien tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of top 20 buildings around the world, 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 .
255 locals recommend
Kuchu Teien Observatory
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Kuchu teien tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of top 20 buildings around the world, 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 .
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.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 SumiyoshiSumiyoshi 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.
Parks & Nature
"Tennoji park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō"Tennoji park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiIt is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
46 locals recommend
Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
1-18 MinookōenIf you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
Arts & Culture
OSTEC Exhibition Hall
1-chōme-8-4 Utsubohonmachi"Osaka Science Museum" City's science museum.
"Osaka 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"Osaka 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.
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" 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 Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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!
"Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
106 locals recommend
8-25 Masumichō
"Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
Shopping
"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
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda"Pokemon center" This is an official Pokemon store.
"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.
Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaIt has Japanese fashionable clothing stores for both men and women.
Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiYoung Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo Ward"Daiso" Japanese 100 yen store.
"Doguyasuji Market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
376 locals recommend
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
14-5 Nanbasennichimae"Doguyasuji Market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
"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.
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward"Shinsaibashisuji" A large shopping district
Essentials
"Segami Minami Tatsumi" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
ココカラファイン セガミ薬局南巽店
4-chōme-19-10 Tatsuminaka"Segami Minami Tatsumi" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
7-Eleven
9-chōme-2-30 Tanimachi Seven Eleven
Lawson Store 100
3-chōme-8-2 Tatsumiminami Lawson Store 100
Daily-Yamazaki Minamitatsumi-Station-mae
2-chōme-19-27 Tatsumihigashi Daily Yamazaki
Food Pavilion Appro Tatsumi shop
2-chōme-9-16 Tatsumihigashi Shokuhinkan Apuro Tatsumi
Life
1-chōme-22-2 Tatsuminaka Life Tatsumi