Guidebook for 大阪市浪速区
Shopping
Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardGreat Shopping Venue
From Namba Station
Taxi 3 minutes
Sightseeing
After visiting hundreds of shrines all aroun Japan, this one was a great discovery, as the Dragon shape of the building is very original
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
347 locals recommend
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiAfter visiting hundreds of shrines all aroun Japan, this one was a great discovery, as the Dragon shape of the building is very original
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
If you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above. ( Tower provides the
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiIf you are a fan of Glico Pocky, this place is a must to visit. You can see the city view from the above. ( Tower provides the
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Train20minutes
A very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaA very short stroll from Namba. More up market fashion can be found. Tranquil & less foreign tourists.
From Namba Station
Taxi4minutes
Nice place to walk, run, or simply to seat and read a book while the time goes by... there are toilets and the Nagai Soccer Stadium inside the park.
From Namba Station
Taxi20minutes
Train30minutes
213 locals recommend
Nagai Park
1-1 NagaikōenNice place to walk, run, or simply to seat and read a book while the time goes by... there are toilets and the Nagai Soccer Stadium inside the park.
From Namba Station
Taxi20minutes
Train30minutes
A big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
629 locals recommend
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriA big ferris wheel.
From Namba Station
Taxi25minutes
Train35minutes
must go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Wardmust go ! and eat sushi and crab .. lots of choices for shopping cloth and Japanese green tea.. reasonable price
From Namba Station
Taxi5minutes
Train10minutes
I was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardI was telling myself that I would not shop during my trip to Osaka. Think again.... such a long shopping street with so many shops! Thoroughly enjoyed myself.
From Namba Station
Taxi10minutes
Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
152 locals recommend
Group Photo Pavilion
Popular theme park at Osaka's waterfront.
From Namba Station
Taxi30minutes
Train30minutes
Japan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardJapan's most famous landmarks ! Dating back to 1597 and since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train35minutes
Head shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
140 locals recommend
Sumiyoshitaisha Station
Nagaochō-3 Sumiyoshi WardHead shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines.
From Namba Station
Taxi15minutes
Train15minutes
One of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiOne of the oldest temples in Japan.
From Namba Station
Taxi11minutes
Train20minutes
Tallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiTallest skyscraper in Japan with observation deck.
From Namba Station
Taxi ten minutes
Train 15 minutes
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
159 locals recommend
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Namba Station
Taxi40minutes
Train50minutes
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
131 locals recommend
Kobe Station
Aioicho-3 Chome-2 Chuo WardHarbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Namba Station
Taxi45minutes
Train55minutes
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardEnshrines the god of business prosperity.
Food Scene
Love the quiet and elegant environment at a good location which is easy to reach.
32 locals recommend
Fujiya 1935
2-chōme-4-14 YariyamachiLove the quiet and elegant environment at a good location which is easy to reach.
Authentic Japanese haute cuisine. Amazing!Probably the best place to discover Japanese cuisine as a foreigner. A delicious multi course menu was served and every dish explained by the chefs or owner.
25 locals recommend
kaiseki TAMA
1-chōme-13-17 ItachiboriAuthentic Japanese haute cuisine. Amazing!Probably the best place to discover Japanese cuisine as a foreigner. A delicious multi course menu was served and every dish explained by the chefs or owner.
Konshinya Osaka-Namba
2-chōme-4-3 NanbanakaThe place to go for the popular "Yokahamaya" style ramen!
Sells kushi-katsu, one of the most popular of Osakan cuisine, along with takoyaki. Reasonably priced, so doubly good!
339 locals recommend
Kushikatsu Daruma Namba honten
1-chōme-5-24 NanbaSells kushi-katsu, one of the most popular of Osakan cuisine, along with takoyaki. Reasonably priced, so doubly good!
Tempura Daikichi
2-chōme-10-25 NanbanakaFor great tempura, visit here! Open all week except on Mondays.
Shop Namba head office of Rikuro Uncle
3-chōme-2-28 NanbaCheesecake takeouts--scrumptious.
Pablo Dotombori
2-chōme-8-1 ShinsaibashisujiExcellent cheese tarts for takeout!
Health friendly, additive-free food. Great for mornings and lunches.
88 locals recommend
S・EBISU CAFE BAR
1-chōme-3-35 EbisuhonmachiHealth friendly, additive-free food. Great for mornings and lunches.
もみの木
1-chōme-1-15 DaikokuCafe. Good place to have a cuppa and relax.
珈琲館モア
Good place for coffee.
Tsurutontan Daikokucho
2-chōme-1-11 ShikitsunishiFor good udon noodles, go here!
天粉盛
Great place for delicious sanuki-style udon noodles.
Kappa Ramen Honpo factory shop
2-chōme-4-14 DeshiroGood restaurant for soy sauce style ramen.
中華そばふじい 芦原橋本店
3-chōme-9-19 ShiokusaSoy sauce ramen restaurant. Very good.
ケイストーリー/Ｋ・Ｓｔｏｒｙ
1-chōme-6-1 InariFor Korean food, this is a great place.
Nakata
1-chōme-7-16 NanbaGreat place for yakiniku with wagyu beef. Prices range from 10,000 yen.
Entertainment & Activities
If we speak about Osaka, we talk about comedy. For real Japanese comedy, this theater is the best. Watch from Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki to rakugo by veterans and newcomers!
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeIf we speak about Osaka, we talk about comedy. For real Japanese comedy, this theater is the best. Watch from Yoshimoto Shin-kigeki to rakugo by veterans and newcomers!
Getting Around
For buses to Kansai International Airport, go here.
668 locals recommend
Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiFor buses to Kansai International Airport, go here.
落合上渡船場（北津守側）
3-chōme-12-1 KitatsumoriFerry boats crossing the Kizu river. 15 minutes each, and free!
Essentials
A public bathhouse (Sento) that anyone can use by paying the entrance fee of 440yen. Enjoy the Japanese Sento.
52 locals recommend
文化温泉
A public bathhouse (Sento) that anyone can use by paying the entrance fee of 440yen. Enjoy the Japanese Sento.