Guidebook for Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Tennōji-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Food Scene

Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner.
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Umeda Hagakure
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Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner.
This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
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Kikuya confectionary
2-chōme-2-12 Kōraibashi
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This old establishment, founded in the 1500s, is located near Koraibashi Bridge. The shop was originally at the entrance of the castle of Yamato Koriyama, which is where it gets its name.
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
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551 Horai Ebisubashi honten
3-chōme-6-3 Nanba
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551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 Higashishinsaibashi
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An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
Chibō is one of Osaka's most famous okonomiyaki restaurants. It almost always has a line, but it moves fast because there is seating on multiple floors (though you might want to hold out for the coveted tables overlooking Dōtombori canal). Try the house special Dōtombor yaki, with pork, beef, squid, shrimp and cheese, and tonpei-yaki (omelette wrapped around fried pork).
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Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant
1-chōme-5-5 Dōtonbori
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Chibō is one of Osaka's most famous okonomiyaki restaurants. It almost always has a line, but it moves fast because there is seating on multiple floors (though you might want to hold out for the coveted tables overlooking Dōtombori canal). Try the house special Dōtombor yaki, with pork, beef, squid, shrimp and cheese, and tonpei-yaki (omelette wrapped around fried pork).

Sightseeing

A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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A bustling commercial street that is representative of the Minami area of Osaka, always busy with playhouses and food shops from the Edo Period to today.
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
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Osakajo
Osakajo Chuo Ward
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The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
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大阪市中央卸売市場綜合直売協同組合
1-chōme-1-86 Noda
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The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Daishi (774-835 A.D.).
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Taiyujicho
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Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Daishi (774-835 A.D.).
A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
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Naniwabashi Station
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Ward
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A well-known bridge in Osaka, commonly called the "Lion Bridge." It is noted for its classical lampposts. It also features grand stone steps leading to Nakanoshima Park.
Well known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.
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Horikawaebisu Shrine
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Well known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.
In Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.
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Nanba Betsuin (Minamimido) Temple
4-chōme-1-11 Kyūtarōmachi
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In Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.
Located in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.
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Sukunahikona Shrine
2-chōme-1-8 Doshōmachi
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Located in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.
A shrine beloved by the public under the nickname Zama-san, worshipped as an ancient deity of residence protection, travel safety, and safe delivery.
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Ikasuri Shrine
4-chōme-渡辺-3 Kyūtarōmachi
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A shrine beloved by the public under the nickname Zama-san, worshipped as an ancient deity of residence protection, travel safety, and safe delivery.
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
宗家源吉兆庵 大阪御堂筋店
3-chōme-5-14 Kitakyūhōjimachi
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
Renowned temple founded in Namba by the priest Gyoki in 744. The present main building, constructed in 1808, was the venue for the first Osaka Prefectural Assembly.
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Mittera Temple
2-chōme-7-12 Shinsaibashisuji
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Renowned temple founded in Namba by the priest Gyoki in 744. The present main building, constructed in 1808, was the venue for the first Osaka Prefectural Assembly.
The shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
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Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
2-chōme-3-8 Tamatsukuri
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The shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa Ward
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Known as Ebessan, an Ebisu shrine of Osaka that provides prosperity, worshipped for business success. Approximately one million people visit on Tooka Ebisu (festival around January 10th).
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
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Shitennoji
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Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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Sumiyoshi Shrine
1-chōme-15-12 Nozato
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The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.

Entertainment & Activities

Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks. You can watch fish sleeping when you go there after 5 pm. Don't forget souvenir from Kaiyukan official goods shop.
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Akwarju Kaiyukan ta 'Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks. You can watch fish sleeping when you go there after 5 pm. Don't forget souvenir from Kaiyukan official goods shop.
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.
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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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.
The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
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The third zoo to be built in Japan, with a history of more than 90 years. The natural living environments are reproduced in the African Savanna Zone and the elephant barn, among others.
The tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the landscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.
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Osaka Duck Tour
1-2 Kitahamahigashi
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The tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the landscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.

Parks & Nature

One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.

Shopping

Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
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Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront.
Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
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Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 Komatsubarachō
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Please come over to the head store of the biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote, in Umeda! From brand goods to home appliances, we have an extensive selection of tax-exempt items.
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
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Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita Ward
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Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
Office building from B2F to 23F accommodates a book store with the largest floor size in Kansai, restaurants and sundry stores. Dojima Yakushido is in the East square.
Seikatsu Saika
Office building from B2F to 23F accommodates a book store with the largest floor size in Kansai, restaurants and sundry stores. Dojima Yakushido is in the East square.
This facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.
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Dojima Chika center(DOTICA)
1-chōme-6-1 Dōjima
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This facility stretches from Kitashinchi Station of JR and Nishi Umeda Station of subway towards the south.
Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
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Est
3-25 Kakudachō
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Stretching under eastern Osaka Station of JR line east to west, EST offers shops for young women from teens to the late twenties.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
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Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
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An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
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Umeda Loft
16-7 Chayamachi
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Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
A large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.
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Herbis Osaka
2-chōme-5-25 Umeda
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A large-scale, multiple commercial complex located at Nishi-Umeda, in front of JR Osaka Station.
An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
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Herbis Plaza / Herbis Plaza Ent
2-chōme-2-22 Umeda
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An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
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The Hilton Plaza West
2-chōme-2-2 Umeda
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This high-quality commercial district includes exquisite brand name shops, gourmet restaurants and sophisticated venues.
A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.
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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda
1-1 Ōfukachō
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A popular discount store selling a huge range of electrical devices.