Guidebook for Osaka
Shopping
MEGA Don Quijote
3-chōme-4-36 EbisuhigashiOne of the best shopping spot
Denden Town
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardGreat Shopping Venue From Namba Station Taxi 3 minutes
Sightseeing
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOsaka's best zoo.
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
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
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
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
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaPopular 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 Taxi 11 minutes Train 15 minutes
348 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi WardHead shrine of all Sumiyoshi Shrines. From Namba Station Taxi 11 minutes Train 15 minutes
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
Japan's Tallest skyscraper with observation deck. Only 2 minutes from the nearest station and 5 minutes by taxi from the apartment.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiJapan's Tallest skyscraper with observation deck. Only 2 minutes from the nearest station and 5 minutes by taxi from the apartment.
Easy side trip from Osaka. Capital of Japan for over 1000 years. From Namba Station Taxi one hour Train one hour 20 minutes
185 locals recommend
Oidecho
Easy side trip from Osaka. Capital of Japan for over 1000 years. From Namba Station Taxi one hour Train one hour 20 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
181 locals recommend
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake. From Namba Station Taxi45minutes Train55minutes
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiLand mark of old fashioned Showa-era. Walking distance.
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.
Ippudo
1-chōme-1-12 Minamihorie豚骨ラーメン
MOULiN
1-chōme-5-26 Minamihorieフレンチ・イタリアン&バー
Drinks & Nightlife
Western style food that is actually fantastic. A small, it’s Japan, and very eclectic setting with walls decorated with canvas paintings created by the owner.
22 locals recommend
Kuma Cafe
Western style food that is actually fantastic. A small, it’s Japan, and very eclectic setting with walls decorated with canvas paintings created by the owner.
The Blarney Stone
2-chōme-10-15 SonezakiInternational Irish pub
international Night Club *You must to be over age 20 to go in. ID will be required.
89 locals recommend
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 Higashishinsaibashiinternational Night Club *You must to be over age 20 to go in. ID will be required.