Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
This area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
7 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Hotel
1-1 TenmabashikyōmachiThis area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
Come experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaCome experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark"
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrirecreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark"
Welocome to Japan's highest-towering building, "ABENO HARUKAS"! 300 high, the tallest in Japan, '' 'Solid Town' "Abeno Harukas", gathers the most advanced urban functionality in a single location.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiWelocome to Japan's highest-towering building, "ABENO HARUKAS"! 300 high, the tallest in Japan, '' 'Solid Town' "Abeno Harukas", gathers the most advanced urban functionality in a single location.
Tsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
Shinsekai is one of the most popular spot in Osaka. There are so many restaurant of Osaka, can provide famous food in Osaka, such as "Kusikatsu" "Takoyaki" and so on.
36 locals recommend
新世界
Shinsekai is one of the most popular spot in Osaka. There are so many restaurant of Osaka, can provide famous food in Osaka, such as "Kusikatsu" "Takoyaki" and so on.
Douton-boli is also famous spot in Japan. You can say that you enjoyed Osaka when you come Douton-boli , famous for various Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and bustle.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDouton-boli is also famous spot in Japan. You can say that you enjoyed Osaka when you come Douton-boli , famous for various Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and bustle.
Osaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
1234 locals recommend
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaOsaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
Namba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaNamba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on
An Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaAn Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
324 locals recommend
アメリカ村の会 事務局
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
Known as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
77 locals recommend
Sojiji
1-chōme-6-1 SōjijiKnown as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
A commercial avenue stretching north and south for about 580 meters from the south of Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiA commercial avenue stretching north and south for about 580 meters from the south of Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
At Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
131 locals recommend
The Kitahama
1-chōme-7-7 KōraibashiAt Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
90 locals recommend
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
This garden, occupying the east side of Nakanoshima Park, is so spacious and tranquil that visitors can easily forget that it's located right in the city-center.
65 locals recommend
Nakanoshima Garden Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-3 Kita WardThis garden, occupying the east side of Nakanoshima Park, is so spacious and tranquil that visitors can easily forget that it's located right in the city-center.
Abe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
87 locals recommend
Abe Oji Shrine
9-4 Abeno MotomachiAbe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
Everyone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardEveryone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
Sainenji Temple is a training hall constructed in 645 with the purpose of spreading Buddhism. It is also known as a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Kannon.
66 locals recommend
Sainennji Temple
5-chōme-7-4 DenpōSainenji Temple is a training hall constructed in 645 with the purpose of spreading Buddhism. It is also known as a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Kannon.
Nagano Park comprises five park districts spreading at the foot of Mt. Kongo. Visit your favorite place and enjoy watching seasonal flowers, strolling in the forests, and watching wild birds.
87 locals recommend
長野公園
Nagano Park comprises five park districts spreading at the foot of Mt. Kongo. Visit your favorite place and enjoy watching seasonal flowers, strolling in the forests, and watching wild birds.
An old shrine constructed by the order of Emperor Ninken, enshrining Emperor Hanzei. It is said that the Tajihi-no-shibagaki-no-miya (imperial residence) stood in this location around the 5th century.
69 locals recommend
Shibagaki Shrine
7-chōme-12-22 UedaAn old shrine constructed by the order of Emperor Ninken, enshrining Emperor Hanzei. It is said that the Tajihi-no-shibagaki-no-miya (imperial residence) stood in this location around the 5th century.
Park rich in greenery located between Daisenryo Kofun and Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun, with a lawn square and Japanese garden.
102 locals recommend
Daisen Park
2-chōme-204 MozusekiunchōPark rich in greenery located between Daisenryo Kofun and Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun, with a lawn square and Japanese garden.
Scenic park with beautiful pine groves, selected as being among the 100 most beautiful pine groves in Japan.
102 locals recommend
Hamadera Park
Hamadera Kōenchō-1 Nishi WardScenic park with beautiful pine groves, selected as being among the 100 most beautiful pine groves in Japan.
Known as a temple for traffic safety offering prayers while passengers remain in their vehicles. Around 200,000 cars are brought here every year for prayers.
21 locals recommend
Myooin
10-1 Narita NishimachiKnown as a temple for traffic safety offering prayers while passengers remain in their vehicles. Around 200,000 cars are brought here every year for prayers.
The temple's blood-stained ceiling is a vestige of the Summer Battle of Osaka. The orthodox Kawachi Ondo, echoing through the temple every summer
40 locals recommend
Jokoji
5-chōme-8-1 HonmachiThe temple's blood-stained ceiling is a vestige of the Summer Battle of Osaka. The orthodox Kawachi Ondo, echoing through the temple every summer
"Ishikiri-san" has been familiar to people in Osaka from olden times. On the approach to the shrine is an array of old-fashioned shops.
20 locals recommend
Ishikiritsurugiya Shrine Kaminomiya
1-chōme-10-24 Kamiishikirichō"Ishikiri-san" has been familiar to people in Osaka from olden times. On the approach to the shrine is an array of old-fashioned shops.
Everything Else
You may arrive at here at first step on Osaka. There are so many restaurants and shops here, so it is better to buy something you forgot to bring : )
593 locals recommend
Kansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaYou may arrive at here at first step on Osaka. There are so many restaurants and shops here, so it is better to buy something you forgot to bring : )
Nipponbashi is called "Akihabara in Osaka" because there are so many electrical store and "OTAKU" shops here. If you want to understand Japanese modern culture, visit here plz!
56 locals recommend
Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi is called "Akihabara in Osaka" because there are so many electrical store and "OTAKU" shops here. If you want to understand Japanese modern culture, visit here plz!
Shinsaibashi Station
Minamisenba-3-chōme-12 Chuo WardShinsaibashi station
JR Namba Station
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiJR Namba station
Namba Station
Nanba-5-chōme-10 Chuo WardNankai Namba station
The Asia & Pacific Trade Center, located within the Cosmo Square area on Sakishima (Nanko) Island, is both a business and a pleasure venue.
154 locals recommend
ATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 NankōkitaThe Asia & Pacific Trade Center, located within the Cosmo Square area on Sakishima (Nanko) Island, is both a business and a pleasure venue.
Located in the center of the city with easy access to public transportation, the ANA Crowne Plaza is ideal for sightseeing, business and leisure.
67 locals recommend
ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka
1-chōme-3-1 DōjimahamaLocated in the center of the city with easy access to public transportation, the ANA Crowne Plaza is ideal for sightseeing, business and leisure.
This hotel is a 1-minute walk from subway Suminoekoen Station. Its appealing range of services includes a complimentary buffet breakfast and freshly-brewed coffee available 24 hours a day.
86 locals recommend
Osaka Joytel Hotel
Shinkitajima-1-chōme-2 Suminoe WardThis hotel is a 1-minute walk from subway Suminoekoen Station. Its appealing range of services includes a complimentary buffet breakfast and freshly-brewed coffee available 24 hours a day.
Arts & Culture
"Namba Grand Kagetsu" is the theater of Japanese comedian. If you want to understand the culture of Osaka, this will be great chance to do it.
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae"Namba Grand Kagetsu" is the theater of Japanese comedian. If you want to understand the culture of Osaka, this will be great chance to do it.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
A comprehensive facility for handmade arts and crafts, located in Hirano-ku, Osaka. Workshops are available in various areas, including glass-work, pottery, dyeing, weaving, woodwork, and gold-work.
73 locals recommend
Craft Park
1-chōme-8-44 Nagayoshi RokutanA comprehensive facility for handmade arts and crafts, located in Hirano-ku, Osaka. Workshops are available in various areas, including glass-work, pottery, dyeing, weaving, woodwork, and gold-work.
43 attractions are sited in the park, making full use of the hilly landscape. An amusement park for families, located in a bed-town of Osaka.
295 locals recommend
Hirakata Park
1-1 Hirakatakōenchō43 attractions are sited in the park, making full use of the hilly landscape. An amusement park for families, located in a bed-town of Osaka.
Shopping
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow Ferris wheel!
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow Ferris wheel!
At 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
518 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaAt 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
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.
This shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
250 locals recommend
Universal City Walk Osaka station
Shimaya-6-chōme-2 Konohana WardThis shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
Grand Front Osaka on the north side of Osaka Station has 266 shops and restaurants.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka on the north side of Osaka Station has 266 shops and restaurants.
Be loved by locals for the place to go for obtaining everyday goods in an all in one location, base conveniently on the Keihan line links to Kyoto from Osaka.
90 locals recommend
Keihan Department Store Moriguchi
8-3 KawaharachōBe loved by locals for the place to go for obtaining everyday goods in an all in one location, base conveniently on the Keihan line links to Kyoto from Osaka.
Entertainment & Activities
A world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.
89 locals recommend
Maruzen Intec Osaka Pool
3-chōme-1-20 TanakaA world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.