Guidebook for Yodogawa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
The observation platform of this observatory is a bridge connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, whose roof features a doughnut shape that provides an unobstructed 360-degree view. While enjoying the breathtaking sights you can also directly feel the wind―which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. From this observatory you can not only see all of Osaka but as far away as Awaji Island. The basement of the building houses the Takimi-Koji gourmet street with old fashioned images of Osaka from the 1920s
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaThe observation platform of this observatory is a bridge connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building, whose roof features a doughnut shape that provides an unobstructed 360-degree view. While enjoying the breathtaking sights you can also directly feel the wind―which at 170 meters off the ground can get quite strong. From this observatory you can not only see all of Osaka but as far away as Awaji Island. The basement of the building houses the Takimi-Koji gourmet street with old fashioned images of Osaka from the 1920s
Sonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori Shotengai is a shopping street on the approach to Tsuyuno Tenjinsha Shrine (also commonly known as Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine), where the famous "Sonezaki Shinju (Love Suicide in Sonezaki)" took place. Along the street there are about 100 shops and restaurants of various sizes to attract customers night and day--not only visitors to the Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine but also businesspeople and office workers in and around Umeda who come to this place for lunch. Today the arcade is deeply rooted in Umeda, the north center of Osaka City, as one of the shopping streets with history and friendly atmosphere.
28 locals recommend
Sonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori
Sonezaki-15-2 Chome Kita WardSonezaki Ohatsutenjin-dori Shotengai is a shopping street on the approach to Tsuyuno Tenjinsha Shrine (also commonly known as Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine), where the famous "Sonezaki Shinju (Love Suicide in Sonezaki)" took place. Along the street there are about 100 shops and restaurants of various sizes to attract customers night and day--not only visitors to the Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine but also businesspeople and office workers in and around Umeda who come to this place for lunch. Today the arcade is deeply rooted in Umeda, the north center of Osaka City, as one of the shopping streets with history and friendly atmosphere.
Japan's tallest Ferris wheel (over 120 meters high) is now available at EXPOCITY.
Admire panoramic views and nightscapes of the city of Osaka from its gondolas with transparent floors are one of must-try spot in Osaka.
Featuring amenities such as VIP gondolas outfitted as special luxury rides, this is a Ferris wheel with a higher level of sophistication than most, designed to offer riders excitement and amazement.
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Redhorse Osaka Wheel
2-1 SenribanpakukōenJapan's tallest Ferris wheel (over 120 meters high) is now available at EXPOCITY.
Admire panoramic views and nightscapes of the city of Osaka from its gondolas with transparent floors are one of must-try spot in Osaka.
Featuring amenities such as VIP gondolas outfitted as special luxury rides, this is a Ferris wheel with a higher level of sophistication than most, designed to offer riders excitement and amazement.
Shopping
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices, as well as fashion items, sweets and gourmet food.
671 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 ŌfukachōA popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices, as well as fashion items, sweets and gourmet food.
Yumesse Shinosaka Seni City" is a four-storied building, comprising 24 stores and 29 companies dealing with clothes for men and women, bags, ties, working clothes and gloves, and there is a good selection of items。
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Shin-Osaka Sen’i City (Yumesse)
2-chōme-2-2 NishimiyaharaYumesse Shinosaka Seni City" is a four-storied building, comprising 24 stores and 29 companies dealing with clothes for men and women, bags, ties, working clothes and gloves, and there is a good selection of items。
Getting Around
Shin-Osaka Station is about 5 minutes away by train (in the direction of Kyoto) from JR Osaka Station. The area is a business district, and the huge station has long platforms for accommodating the Shinkansen bullet trains. Osaka Visitors' Information Center, Shin-Osaka is located at this station, towards the left after exiting via the Shinkansen central ticket barriers. Shin-Osaka Station is the gateway to the Osaka area for Shinkansen users, and the diversity of visitors to the Information Center reflects this. It is a good place to visit when in need of information on Osaka at Shin-Osaka Station.
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Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardShin-Osaka Station is about 5 minutes away by train (in the direction of Kyoto) from JR Osaka Station. The area is a business district, and the huge station has long platforms for accommodating the Shinkansen bullet trains. Osaka Visitors' Information Center, Shin-Osaka is located at this station, towards the left after exiting via the Shinkansen central ticket barriers. Shin-Osaka Station is the gateway to the Osaka area for Shinkansen users, and the diversity of visitors to the Information Center reflects this. It is a good place to visit when in need of information on Osaka at Shin-Osaka Station.
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 appealing to children and adults of all ages. In 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will make its debut at Universal Studios Japan, reproducing the world from the Harry Potter™ stories on a magnificent scale.
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 appealing to children and adults of all ages. In 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ will make its debut at Universal Studios Japan, reproducing the world from the Harry Potter™ stories on a magnificent scale.
Talk to Pokémon! Play along with Pokémon! That's what "Pokémon EXPO GYM" is all about.
This is an entertainment facility produced by Pokémon. You can enjoy a realistic chatting with Pokémon.
At the seven attractions in the facility, you can learn moves from Pokémon, dance with Pokémon and even enjoy stand-up comedy.
There is also the "PIKACHU Drink Stall" where you can try its special menu, and the "Pokémon EXPO GYM OFFICIAL SHOP" which sells a collection of original goods.
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Pokemon EXPOGYM
Talk to Pokémon! Play along with Pokémon! That's what "Pokémon EXPO GYM" is all about.
This is an entertainment facility produced by Pokémon. You can enjoy a realistic chatting with Pokémon.
At the seven attractions in the facility, you can learn moves from Pokémon, dance with Pokémon and even enjoy stand-up comedy.
There is also the "PIKACHU Drink Stall" where you can try its special menu, and the "Pokémon EXPO GYM OFFICIAL SHOP" which sells a collection of original goods.
Parks & Nature
Hattori Ryokuchi is a park used by many as a relaxation spot in the Kita-Osaka region.
20 locals recommend
Hattoriryokuchi
Hattori Ryokuchi is a park used by many as a relaxation spot in the Kita-Osaka region.
Natural culture garden and Japanese garden in Expo park is the one of the places to must-visit to for spectacular autumn foliage.
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Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium
5-2 SenribanpakukōenNatural culture garden and Japanese garden in Expo park is the one of the places to must-visit to for spectacular autumn foliage.
Arts & Culture
There are "Cleaning Museum" presenting a history of cleaning and a culture that leads to the future, and "Misdo Museum" introducing a history of Mister Donuts and its secret of rich taste and offering a Donuts Making Experience. You will get to know the clue of your daily living of the past, present and future in this museum.
Reservation is required for Donuts Making Experience. See the official homepage of Duskin Museum.
8 locals recommend
Duskin Museum
5-32 YoshinochōThere are "Cleaning Museum" presenting a history of cleaning and a culture that leads to the future, and "Misdo Museum" introducing a history of Mister Donuts and its secret of rich taste and offering a Donuts Making Experience. You will get to know the clue of your daily living of the past, present and future in this museum.
Reservation is required for Donuts Making Experience. See the official homepage of Duskin Museum.
The museum has re-created buildings and streets that show what life was like in Osaka in the past. A model of the entire city during the Edo Period, the only one of its kind in Japan, is housed in the building. Visitors can learn all about Osaka's development, experiencing via interactive exhibits the different ways of life in the city during different periods of its history.
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiThe museum has re-created buildings and streets that show what life was like in Osaka in the past. A model of the entire city during the Edo Period, the only one of its kind in Japan, is housed in the building. Visitors can learn all about Osaka's development, experiencing via interactive exhibits the different ways of life in the city during different periods of its history.
Food Scene
Ohatsu Tenjin back approach oyster food specialty restaurant. From all over the country, it will purchase the day season of oysters.
9 locals recommend
かき鐵
2-chōme-2-10 SonezakiOhatsu Tenjin back approach oyster food specialty restaurant. From all over the country, it will purchase the day season of oysters.
Semi-outdoor restaurant, which spread to the Shin-Osaka. While enjoying the night sky, please enjoy a cuisine and delicious drink.
8 locals recommend
カフェ&ビアテラス カリフォルニアカフェ
7-chōme-1-26 NishinakajimaSemi-outdoor restaurant, which spread to the Shin-Osaka. While enjoying the night sky, please enjoy a cuisine and delicious drink.
Fried chicken famous shops. Tamba Sasayama Koshihikari use To all of the set meal, rice, marked with miso soup, cabbage, 'potesara', another small bowl 2 dishes it is.
10 locals recommend
Fried Chicken Izakaya Johnny's Karaage Nishinakajima
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Fried chicken famous shops. Tamba Sasayama Koshihikari use To all of the set meal, rice, marked with miso soup, cabbage, 'potesara', another small bowl 2 dishes it is.
Humberg and steak restaurant. 100 ％ beef medium-rare cooked with variety of spice and sauce.
22 locals recommend
1ポンドの ステーキ ハンバーグ タケル 西中島店
4-chōme-5-27 NishinakajimaHumberg and steak restaurant. 100 ％ beef medium-rare cooked with variety of spice and sauce.