Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Arts & Culture
アートとエンターテイメント • 大阪市, 大阪府, 530-0005
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima アートとエンターテイメント • 大阪市, 大阪府, 530-0005
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
アートとエンターテイメント • Kita-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 530-0043
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
281 locals recommend
Mint Museum
1-chōme-1-79 Tenmaアートとエンターテイメント • Kita-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 530-0043
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
Entertainment & Activities
子連れOK • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0081
Round 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
147 locals recommend
Round One Kitashinsaibashi
3-chōme-6-18 Minamisenba子連れOK • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0081
Round 1 is an arcade, karaoke place, bowling, sports area, billiard tables and more! It is opened till 6am, perfect place to stay all night!
アートとエンターテイメント • Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0011
A sporting center for various sports, including volleyball, basketball, judo and gymnastics. Classes for yoga and aerobics are also available.
89 locals recommend
EDION Arena Osaka
3-chōme-4-36 Nanbanakaアートとエンターテイメント • Naniwa Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 556-0011
A sporting center for various sports, including volleyball, basketball, judo and gymnastics. Classes for yoga and aerobics are also available.
海遊館/Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan • 観光 • １−１０ 1 Chome, OsakaMinato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri海遊館/Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan • 観光 • １−１０ 1 Chome, OsakaMinato Ward, Osaka Prefecture
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン/Universal Studios Japan® • 観光 • １−３３ ２丁目, OsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajimaユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン/Universal Studios Japan® • 観光 • １−３３ ２丁目, OsakaKonohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0031
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
子連れOK • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō 子連れOK • Tennoji Ward, Osaka Prefecture
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
Shopping
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0074
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
324 locals recommend
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo Ward 観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0074
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops.
店 • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0074
Mega department store of electric devices.
858 locals recommend
BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae店 • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0074
Mega department store of electric devices.
観光 • 556-0011
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka観光 • 556-0011
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
観光 • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0085
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
794 locals recommend
Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 Shinsaibashisuji 観光 • Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0085
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
観光 • １−１−４３ null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji観光 • １−１−４３ null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
観光 • 阿倍野区, 大阪府
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
316 locals recommend
Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji 観光 • 阿倍野区, 大阪府
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
Food Scene
レストラン • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0076
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
195 locals recommend
551 Horai Ebisubashi honten
3-chōme-6-3 Nanbaレストラン • Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0076
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
Sightseeing
観光 • Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 542-0071
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward 観光 • Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 542-0071
A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0086
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
543 locals recommend
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0086
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0085
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji 観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0085
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
西の丸庭園/Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden • 観光 • Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, 640-8146
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
21 locals recommend
Osaka Geihinkan
Osakajo-2 Chuo Ward西の丸庭園/Osaka Castle Nishinomaru Garden • 観光 • Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture, 640-8146
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
観光 • Osaka Prefecture
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward観光 • Osaka Prefecture
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi 観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
観光 • Sumiyoshi-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 558-0045
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi 観光 • Sumiyoshi-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 558-0045
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.