Guidebook for Osaka
Food Scene
There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of them are made of green tea!
32 locals recommend
nana's green tea
4-20 ŌfukachōThere are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of them are made of green tea!
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
340 locals recommend
Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Here is for vegetarians and vegan.
レコッコレ
"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
"Uoya Hidezou Imazato" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
29 locals recommend
Sakanaya Hidezo
2-chōme-1-19 Ōimazatominami"Uoya Hidezou Imazato" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
The cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
28 locals recommend
ＳＡＫＵＲＡＣＡＦＥ
4-chōme-3-27 ShinimazatoThe cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
オムライス＆ハンバーグのお店カフェレストFUJIWARA
"Cafe Rest Imazato" For coffee lovers!
"Coco Ichibanya" Japanese curry restaurant.
31 locals recommend
Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato"Coco Ichibanya" Japanese curry restaurant.
Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 Ōimazatonishi"Gust Imazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
31 locals recommend
Fugutaro
3-chōme-2-5 Shinimazato"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
34 locals recommend
焼鳥のさくら今里店
1-chōme-27-20 Ōimazatonishi"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
32 locals recommend
Imazato-teppanyaki
4-chōme-4-23 Shinimazato"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
22 locals recommend
Shinanosuke Ueroku
6-chōme-2-12 Uehonmachi"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
31 locals recommend
Karamenya Masumoto Osaka honten
1-chōme-12-3 Fukaeminami"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
"Imazato wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
37 locals recommend
今里わっしょい
1-chōme-5-2 Ōimazatominami"Imazato wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
"Gyoza no Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
62 locals recommend
Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi"Gyoza no Osho Imazato" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
"Jumbo souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
21 locals recommend
Jambosohonten
1-chōme-1-4 Ōimazatominami"Jumbo souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Kitako Imazato" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
24 locals recommend
喜たこ 今里店
1-chōme-17-21 Ōimazatonishi"Kitako Imazato" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Sushi Tetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
40 locals recommend
Sushitetsu
1-chōme-5-7 Shinsaibashisuji"Sushi Tetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
Drinks & Nightlife
カラオケ JOYSOUND 玉造店 (ジョイサウンド)
1-chōme-3-20 Higashiobase Karaoke Joysound Tamatsukuri.
vanity
2-chōme-2-10 ShinsaibashisujiThe most famous night club in Osaka.
Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa"Domadoma Fuse" Japanese bar is located in next station.
"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
22 locals recommend
京風 個室居酒屋 一期一会 布施店
1-chōme-2-20 Chōdō"Ichigo Ichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
"Hamayaki Taro" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
21 locals recommend
浜焼太郎 今里店
1-chōme-30-15 Ōimazatonishi"Hamayaki Taro" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOsaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiThis is also a landmark in Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
It is one of oldest shrines in Japan founded in the year 211.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 SumiyoshiIt is one of oldest shrines in Japan founded in the year 211.
This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
35 locals recommend
Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno WardThis is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardThis is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardIt is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
"Abeno harukas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji"Abeno harukas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 NanbasennichimaeIf you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
"Nambayasaka shrine" There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12 m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
347 locals recommend
Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi"Nambayasaka shrine" There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12 m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
"Nakazakicho" If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
119 locals recommend
Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita Ward"Nakazakicho" If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
"Kuchu teien tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
255 locals recommend
Kuchu Teien Observatory
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka"Kuchu teien tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
124 locals recommend
みなみ
Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices.
Arts & Culture
It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiIt is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
413 locals recommend
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
"Osaka museum of housing and living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi"Osaka museum of housing and living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
"Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here,
106 locals recommend
8-25 Masumichō
"Instant Ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here,
Parks & Nature
If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
46 locals recommend
Meiji no Mori Minō Quasi-National Park
1-18 MinookōenIf you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiIt is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
Shopping
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaThis is an official Pokemon store.
It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōIt sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaIt has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiYoung Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo WardJapanese 100 yen store.
150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
376 locals recommend
Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
14-5 Nanbasennichimae150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
893 locals recommend
Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardThis is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardA large shopping district.
Essentials
"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
35 locals recommend
Sun Drug
3-chōme-1-30 Ōimazato"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
Sunkus Shinimazato 3-chome
24h convenience store.
Lawson Store 100 Kintetsuimazato Ekimae Shop
4-chōme-4-1 ShinimazatoFamilyMart
3-chōme-4-16 Nanba24h convenience store.
7-Eleven
5-chōme-2-8 MomodaniNakagawanishi, 1-chōme−18−１８
"Super Tamade Imazato"
Life Imazato
2-chōme-15-17 Ōimazatonishi