Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-6-8 EbisuhigashiAbeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiServing the hometown favorite of okonomiyaki, sometimes called a Japanese pizza
119 residents recomanen
Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant
1-chōme-5-5 DōtonboriServing the hometown favorite of okonomiyaki, sometimes called a Japanese pizza
TGI Fridays
2-chōme-1-18 UmedaA taste of home for American from the popular restaurant chain
Sightseeing
Zoo d'Osaka Tennoji
1-108 ChausuyamachōFilmed by Ridley Scott and featured in many scenes in the movie Black Rain.
161 residents recomanen
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiFilmed by Ridley Scott and featured in many scenes in the movie Black Rain.
Dominated Osaka's skyline for centuries before Abeno Harukas and other sights
3465 residents recomanen
Parc del Castell d'Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardDominated Osaka's skyline for centuries before Abeno Harukas and other sights
Street and Osaka landmark with shopping arcade and a host of attractions
3588 residents recomanen
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardStreet and Osaka landmark with shopping arcade and a host of attractions
Shopping
MEGA Don Quijote
3-chōme-4-36 EbisuhigashiTennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōSupermarket nearby with some imported goods
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōVenerable Osaka department store
Entertainment & Activities
Harukas 300
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe Hollywood themed park that has some attractions not present at the other branches. Kids will definitely enjoy it.
4440 residents recomanen
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThe Hollywood themed park that has some attractions not present at the other branches. Kids will definitely enjoy it.
Landmark aquarium that is impressively large for being so close to the city
1923 residents recomanen
Aquari Kaiyukan d'Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriLandmark aquarium that is impressively large for being so close to the city
Roda de Tempozan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriFerris wheel with some great views of the city
Watching the hometown team the Hanshin Tigers is an experience not to be missed if you can fit it into your itinerary.
Koshien Station
1-1 甲子園七番町Watching the hometown team the Hanshin Tigers is an experience not to be missed if you can fit it into your itinerary.
Essentials
Daiso
3-chōme-2-14 EbisunishiCentrally located emporium with many imported selections offered.
8 residents recomanen
Seijo Ishii Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 AbenosujiCentrally located emporium with many imported selections offered.
Shop and deli with a large selection of imported items. A great place to pick up some prepared Japanese dishes.
55 residents recomanen
Seijo Ishii
3-chōme-13-1 ChiyozakiShop and deli with a large selection of imported items. A great place to pick up some prepared Japanese dishes.
Getting Around
Shin-Imamiya Station
3-chōme-17-1 EbisunishiDobutsuen-Mae Station
1-chōme-6-12 TaishiDaikokucho Station
3-chōme-11-10 ShikitsuhigashiShin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardShinkansen bullet train hub for the area
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaCentral rail hub for the metro station
Drinks & Nightlife
Pure Osaka
心斎橋筋-2-3 中央区Popular with expats and locals for its all you can drink deals
Club Joule
2-chōme-11-7 NishishinsaibashiStylish nightclub that often holds events with major artists
HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 ShinsaibashisujiBritish style pub popular with expats
GHOST ultra lounge
2-chōme-17-3 NishishinsaibashiChic newcomer to the Osaka club scene
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 HigashishinsaibashiOsaka nightclub/bar stalwart