Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
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.
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Sumiyoshi-Taisha Shintō-Schrein
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.
観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward 観光 • Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 556-0002
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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.
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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 • １−１−４３ null, OsakaAbeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-8545
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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Harukas 300
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 • Konohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0051
The Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
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上方温泉一休癒の間
5-chōme-9-31 Torishima 観光 • Konohana Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 554-0051
The Ikkyu Onsen, located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 552-0022
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
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Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 Kaigandōri 観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 552-0022
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
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.
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Park der Burg Osaka
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 • 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.
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Osaka Geihinkan
Osakajo-2 Chuo Ward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 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0073
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward観光 • 大阪市, 大阪府, 542-0073
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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.
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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.
Entertainment & Activities
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Kaiyūkan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri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.
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!
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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!
Parks & Nature
子連れOK • Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 543-0063
One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
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Tennōji-Park
5-55 Chausuyamachō 子連れOK • Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-fu, 543-0063
One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
Food Scene
観光 • Abeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-0052
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
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Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba観光 • Abeno Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 545-0052
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
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.
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551 Horai JR Osaka Station shop
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda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.
Shopping
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.
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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.
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.
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Einkaufsstraße Shinsaibashi-suji
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.
観光 • 556-0011
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
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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.
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.
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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.