Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi
Entertainment & Activities
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. 유니버셜 스튜디오 재팬! 해리포터 존과 놀 거리 볼 거리가 가득한 유원지:)
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal 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. 유니버셜 스튜디오 재팬! 해리포터 존과 놀 거리 볼 거리가 가득한 유원지:)
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 KaigandōriBe surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
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. 텐노지 동물원
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōThe 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. 텐노지 동물원
Parks & Nature
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. 오사카 성 파크 센터
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThe park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground. 오사카 성 파크 센터
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.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOne 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.
Sightseeing
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. 도톤보리
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA 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. 도톤보리
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
90 locals recommend
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiA theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
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. 신사이바시스지 상점가
1409 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi-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. 신사이바시스지 상점가
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture. 아메리카무라, 젊은이들의 쇼핑, 먹거리 상가가 늘어선 거리.
543 locals recommend
スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 NishishinsaibashiA unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture. 아메리카무라, 젊은이들의 쇼핑, 먹거리 상가가 늘어선 거리.
A popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops. 난바워크스, 난바역 지하상가
324 locals recommend
Namba Walk
1 Chome-3-Sennichimae Chuo WardA popular underground shopping in the center of Minami with around 270 shops. 난바워크스, 난바역 지하상가
One of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores. 덴덴타운
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardOne of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discount stores. 덴덴타운
Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex. 우메다 햅파이브 관람차 500엔, 주유패스 소지시 무료.
703 locals recommend
Hep Five
5-15 KakudachōLocated at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex. 우메다 햅파이브 관람차 500엔, 주유패스 소지시 무료.
Arts & Culture
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
87 locals recommend
Knowledge Capital
3-1 ŌfukachōA full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
The shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
26 locals recommend
Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
2-chōme-3-8 TamatsukuriThe shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0071
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
Chuo Ward, Osaka Prefecture, 542-0071
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
78 locals recommend
Sankei Hall Breeze
2-chōme-4-9 UmedaStepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years. 오사카 역사박물관. 유카타 체험도 가능!
979 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeA museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years. 오사카 역사박물관. 유카타 체험도 가능!
Shopping
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Dotonbori! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items. 돈키호테 도톤보리점
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōPlease come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Dotonbori! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items. 돈키호테 도톤보리점
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
319 locals recommend
Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices. 요도바시 카메라 우메다점
671 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 ŌfukachōA popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices. 요도바시 카메라 우메다점
Food Scene
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops. 구로몬 시장
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops. 구로몬 시장
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno WardAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name!!
Sweets Box
1-chōme-1-9-7 NanbaThis old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name!!
Getting Around
Kansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaKansai International Airport 간사이국제공항
The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden. 난바 OCAT 버스터미널
668 locals recommend
Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 MinatomachiThe largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden. 난바 OCAT 버스터미널