Guidebook for Osaka city Abeno-ku

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Guidebook for Osaka city Abeno-ku

Sightseeing

Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi Ward
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Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
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Shitennoji
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"Shitennoji" Oldest officially administered temple Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku who was known for his profound Buddhist faith invited three Korean Baekje carpenters, they constructed this temple in 593.
"Umeda Sly Building" The 173 meter tall building 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 .
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Umeda Sky Building
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"Umeda Sly Building" The 173 meter tall building 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 .
"Osaka castle" It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle tower was built. During the war it miraculously survived the city wide air raids
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Il-Park tal-Kastell ta 'Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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"Osaka castle" It was not until 1931 that the present ferro-concrete reconstruction of the castle tower was built. During the war it miraculously survived the city wide air raids
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.
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Teppanyaki Minami
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba
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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.
"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of top 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 .
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Kuchu Teien Observatory
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"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of top 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 .
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.
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Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita Ward
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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.
"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
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Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae
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"Cat Cafe Rug Doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno Ward
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This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
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Katsuo-ji
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Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
Tsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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Tsutenkaku
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Tsutenkaku is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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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.
This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
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Abeno Harukas
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This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
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大阪水上バス(株) アクアライナー・サンタマリア予約センター
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"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
The Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
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Umeda Sky Building
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The Umeda Sky Building is the eighteenth-tallest building in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

Food Scene

"Sushitetsu" 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.
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Sushitetsu
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"Sushitetsu" 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.
"Takoyaki Naniwaya" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
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Naniwaya
4-chōme-6-8 Nagaihigashi
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"Takoyaki Naniwaya" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Jumbo Souhonten Nagai" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
じゃんぼ總本店 JR長居駅前店
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"Jumbo Souhonten Nagai" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc..
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Gyoza no Ohsho
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They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc..
Tempura restaurant.
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Nishitanabe Station
1-chōme-1-25 Nishitanabechō
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Tempura restaurant.
"Kamaage Udon Isshin" Cheap and tasty udon is served here!
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釜揚うどん 一紀
1-chōme-6-10 Minamihiraki
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"Kamaage Udon Isshin" Cheap and tasty udon is served here!
"Minamiya" The best ramen in this area!
らーめんみなみや
"Minamiya" The best ramen in this area!
"Menya Ichi" Highly recommend to eat dipping noodle!
麺屋 壱
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"Menya Ichi" Highly recommend to eat dipping noodle!
"Matasaburou Stake Stand" If you want to have Japanese beef, here serves the best beef dish such as stake..
ステーキスタンド又三郎
2-chōme-9-14 Nagai
"Matasaburou Stake Stand" If you want to have Japanese beef, here serves the best beef dish such as stake..
"Osaka Takonojin Nagai" Takoyaki!
大阪たこの陣 長居店
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"Osaka Takonojin Nagai" Takoyaki!
"Tonkatsu Honda" Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet) restaurant!
とんかつ本田
2-chōme-12-10 Nagai
"Tonkatsu Honda" Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet) restaurant!
"Okonomiyaki Jinmei" You can eat Japanese pancake Okonomiyaki here.
お好み焼き 神明
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"Okonomiyaki Jinmei" You can eat Japanese pancake Okonomiyaki here.
"Parine"Famous bakery around this area.
Parine Nagai
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"Parine"Famous bakery around this area.
"Coffee Shop Ashigaru" This is where for coffee lovers!
コーヒーショップあしがる
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"Coffee Shop Ashigaru" This is where for coffee lovers!
珈琲工房 Mill’s Cafe
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"Mills Cafe"
This is a India restaurant. It has dishes for vegetarian too.
SURAJ Nagai
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This is a India restaurant. It has dishes for vegetarian too.
"Paprica Shokudo Vegan" Vegan restaurant.
Shizen Bar Paprika Shokudou Vegan
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"Paprica Shokudo Vegan" Vegan restaurant.
"Green Earth" is for vegan!
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Green Earth
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"Green Earth" is for vegan!
There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
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nana's green tea
4-20 Ōfukachō
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There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts 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.
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Zauo Fishing Restaurant
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"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.

Drinks & Nightlife

"Torikizoku Nagai" Japanese cheap bar.
鳥貴族長居店
"Torikizoku Nagai" Japanese cheap bar.
カラオケ JOYSOUND長居駅前店
4-chōme-7-8 Nagaihigashi
Karaoke Joy Sound Nagai
"Sumibiyakitori Denden" Japanese bar serves the best grilled chicken Yakitori and alcohols!
炭火焼鳥 でんでん
4-chōme-2-28 Nagai
"Sumibiyakitori Denden" Japanese bar serves the best grilled chicken Yakitori and alcohols!
The most famous night club in Osaka.
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vanity
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The most famous night club in Osaka.

Parks & Nature

It is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
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Kemasakuranomiya Park
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It is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
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.
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Park Nazzjonali Quasi ta 'Meiji no Mori Minoh
1-18 Minookōen
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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.
The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
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The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.

Arts & Culture

You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
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インスタントラーメン発明記念館
8-25 Masumichō
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You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
"Osaka Museum of housing an living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
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大阪くらしの今昔館
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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"Osaka Museum of housing an living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
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This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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.
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National Bunraku Theater
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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.

Shopping

A large shopping district.
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward
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A large shopping district.
This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
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Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward
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This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments
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Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shotengai
14-5 Nanbasennichimae
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150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments
The closest 100 yen store.
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Daiso
3-chōme-2-14 Ebisunishi
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The closest 100 yen store.
Japanese 100 yen store.
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The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo Ward
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Japanese 100 yen store.
Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi
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Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba
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It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō
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It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
This is an official Pokemon store.
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Pokémon Center Osaka
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This is an official Pokemon store.
"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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"Kuromon Ichiba" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
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Tenjinbashi
Tenjinbashi Kita Ward
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The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.

Essentials

Life Nagai
3-chōme-1-1 Nagaihigashi
Kansai Super Nagai
4-chōme-8-2 Nagaihigashi
24h convenience store.
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7-Eleven JR Tsurugaoka Station
2-chōme-78-3 Nishitanabechō
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24h convenience store.
24h convenience store.
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FamilyMart
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka
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24h convenience store.