Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
A Counter Sushi Restaurant, a bit on the pricier side but very good quality. Everything is freshly made in front of you by the Sushi Chefs!
30 residents recomanen
Ichibazushi Chuo
3-chōme-2-13 NanbaA Counter Sushi Restaurant, a bit on the pricier side but very good quality. Everything is freshly made in front of you by the Sushi Chefs!
A great Okonomiyaki Restaurant where diners can try the Popular Osaka staple. You can cook your own or the chefs can prepare in front of you at the counter!
119 residents recomanen
Okonomiyaki Mizuno
1-chōme-4-15 DōtonboriA great Okonomiyaki Restaurant where diners can try the Popular Osaka staple. You can cook your own or the chefs can prepare in front of you at the counter!
Another must try Ramen Shop, this place only has counters and can get quite busy! A nice rich broth, the Signature Ramen is by far the most popular!
9 residents recomanen
Kuromonya
Nanba-2 Chome-3 Chuo WardAnother must try Ramen Shop, this place only has counters and can get quite busy! A nice rich broth, the Signature Ramen is by far the most popular!
Very popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
364 residents recomanen
Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 ShikitsuhigashiVery popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
ICHIRAN: A unique Tonkotsu (Pork Bone Broth) Ramen Noodle Restaurant where customers sit in single private booths so that they can focus on the flavor of the Noodles! A must try, especially if you are a Ramen Enthusiast!
738 residents recomanen
Ichiran
7-18 SouemonchōICHIRAN: A unique Tonkotsu (Pork Bone Broth) Ramen Noodle Restaurant where customers sit in single private booths so that they can focus on the flavor of the Noodles! A must try, especially if you are a Ramen Enthusiast!
If you are after a nice thick pork bone broth ramen, look no further! Ippudo is one of the best Ramen Chains in Japan! Always busy so be prepared to lineup for your delicious noodles!
184 residents recomanen
Ippudo Namba Branch
3-chōme-1-17 NanbanakaIf you are after a nice thick pork bone broth ramen, look no further! Ippudo is one of the best Ramen Chains in Japan! Always busy so be prepared to lineup for your delicious noodles!
Delicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
10 residents recomanen
お好み焼ゆかり曽根崎本店
Delicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
Delicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
17 residents recomanen
Mifune
1-17 KomatsubarachōDelicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
Traditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meat, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
20 residents recomanen
Gyukaku Dotombori Ebisubashi
1-chōme-6-10 DōtonboriTraditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meat, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
NISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.
129 residents recomanen
Nishiya Honten
Higashishinsaibashi-1 Chome-18 Chuo WardNISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden secret, Shinsekai has many bars, clubs and restaurants and is very popular with the locals. Worth checking out if you have a free night but don't forget to catch the last train!
834 residents recomanen
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA hidden secret, Shinsekai has many bars, clubs and restaurants and is very popular with the locals. Worth checking out if you have a free night but don't forget to catch the last train!
Sightseeing
Iconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
1337 residents recomanen
Edifici Umeda Sky
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaIconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
The Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
2395 residents recomanen
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
Discover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
3465 residents recomanen
Parc del Castell d'Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardDiscover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
The perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies. Entry is 2000yen, please visit the website and book prior to attending as there has been an increase in visitors!
149 residents recomanen
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
5-chōme-2-1 YamazakiThe perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies. Entry is 2000yen, please visit the website and book prior to attending as there has been an increase in visitors!
Take a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
52 residents recomanen
Asahi Beer Suita Factory
1-45 NishinoshōchōTake a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
Located in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
1234 residents recomanen
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaLocated in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
Home to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka
3588 residents recomanen
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardHome to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka
Arts & Culture
INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
106 residents recomanen
8-25 Masumichō
INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
If you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
518 residents recomanen
Museu de l'Habitatge i la Vida d'Osaka
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiIf you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html
15 residents recomanen
1-chōme-19-16 Tenjinbashi
TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html
Shopping
Large Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Satisfy your Shopping cravings here!
2406 residents recomanen
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaLarge Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Satisfy your Shopping cravings here!
Shopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
11 residents recomanen
ＮＵ茶屋町
Shopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
This department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
797 residents recomanen
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōThis department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
"KUROMON MARKETS" Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
2932 residents recomanen
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward"KUROMON MARKETS" Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
A market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
540 residents recomanen
Tenjinbashisuji carrer comercial
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita WardA market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
AMERICA TOWN is a part of Osaka, highly influenced by American fashion. You will find many American brand clothing stores here as well as bars and the famous triangle park.
50 residents recomanen
Nitori Shinsaibashi America Mura shop
2-chōme-9-28 NishishinsaibashiAMERICA TOWN is a part of Osaka, highly influenced by American fashion. You will find many American brand clothing stores here as well as bars and the famous triangle park.
DEN DEN TOWN is an electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
271 residents recomanen
Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardDEN DEN TOWN is an electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
Some of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
29 residents recomanen
UNIQLO Namba CITY shop
Nanba-5-chōme-1 Chuo WardSome of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
The mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
1472 residents recomanen
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
The one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!
99 residents recomanen
Daikoku Drug
6-chōme-5-10 TenjinbashiThe one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm
1923 residents recomanen
Aquari Kaiyukan d'Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriOne of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm
The first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
4440 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThe first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
Only a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
3058 residents recomanen
Zoo d'Osaka Tennoji
1-108 ChausuyamachōOnly a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
Although a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!
1135 residents recomanen
Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiAlthough a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!