Guidebook for Osaka
Sightseeing
四天王寺
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiJapan's oldest temple is a beautiful spot for a stroll, and very close to home!
生玉神社
13-9 IkutamachōOsaka's oldest Shinto shrine
Osaka's most famous street, best known for its neon lights, bustling restaurants and mechanised signs
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道頓堀
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardOsaka's most famous street, best known for its neon lights, bustling restaurants and mechanised signs
Food Scene
Foodie paradise famous for Osaka specialities like kushikatsu, takoyaki and okonomiyaki
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通天閣
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiFoodie paradise famous for Osaka specialities like kushikatsu, takoyaki and okonomiyaki
Kuromon Market, known as Osaka's Kitchen, is a great place to try the city's famous street food
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardKuromon Market, known as Osaka's Kitchen, is a great place to try the city's famous street food
Iconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...
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ふるさと
1-chōme-4-23 DekijimaIconic local eatery open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Serves soba, udon, sushi and more...
Excellent local ramen shop called Suzume. Pay at the ticket vending machine by the entrance
7 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Tsukemen Suzume Yuhigaoka
2-12 IkutamateramachiExcellent local ramen shop called Suzume. Pay at the ticket vending machine by the entrance
Tsurutontan Udon specialises in delicious udon noodles. Located at the eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
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Tsurutontan Soemoncho
3-17 SouemonchōTsurutontan Udon specialises in delicious udon noodles. Located at the eastern end of Dotonbori, about 1 mile from the apartment. A must-try Japanese dining experience!
Momiji is a local restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
10 現地メンバーのおすすめ
Momiji
9-19 IkutamachōMomiji is a local restaurant serving the yummy Osaka speciality okonomiyaki (a kind of thick pancake with various fillings covered in a tasty sauce)
スリーズ
5-20 IkutamamaemachiCute local cafe specialising in tasty sweets
Parks & Nature
大阪城公園
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardBeautiful open space, at the centre of which stands Osaka's famous castle
Home to a classical Japanese garden, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and Tennoji Zoo
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天王寺動物園
1-108 ChausuyamachōHome to a classical Japanese garden, the Osaka Museum of Fine Art and Tennoji Zoo
Entertainment & Activities
ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
SakurajimaFun for all the family at Kansai's best theme park
大阪海遊館
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriExplore one of the world's biggest and best aquariums
Shopping
阿部野橋ターミナルビル
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiJapan's tallest skyscraper and the center of a first-class shopping hub
Shopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo (clothes) and Muji (home/lifestyle)
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Uehommachi YUFURA
6-chōme-5-13 UehonmachiShopping mall with Japanese favourites such as Uniqlo (clothes) and Muji (home/lifestyle)
Nearby shopping mall with lots of branded stores, craft shops, and dining options
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaNearby shopping mall with lots of branded stores, craft shops, and dining options
グランフロント大阪
4-Ofukacho Kita WardChic and popular new shopping complex north of Osaka station
Q's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
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Q's Mall
2-chōme-5-18 MorinomiyachūōQ's Mall is one of the most popular malls in the shopping, dining and transport hub of Tennoji
Arts & Culture
Bunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater, the twist being that the "actors" are meter-tall puppets
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国立文楽劇場
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiBunraku is a traditional form of Japanese theater, the twist being that the "actors" are meter-tall puppets
大阪歴史博物館
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeEach floor introduces a different Period in Osaka's 1,400-year history
Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
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大阪市立美術館
Located in Tennoji Park, the museum houses a collection of about 8,500 works of Japanese and Chinese Art
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
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大阪市立住まいのミュージアム「大阪くらしの今昔館」
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiOsaka Museum of Housing and Living transports you back in time to old Japan, as you walk around an Edo-period model town
Getting Around
四天王寺前夕陽ヶ丘駅
Our nearest station. The subway is the best way to get around Osaka!
Major rail hub. Take the JR airport express or rapid service to Tennoji from KIX, then either subway or taxi it to my apartment
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天王寺駅
10-45 HideninchōMajor rail hub. Take the JR airport express or rapid service to Tennoji from KIX, then either subway or taxi it to my apartment