Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Chihiro
Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Arts & Culture

Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
52 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Teatru Osaka Shiki
2-chōme-2-2-22 Umeda
52 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
87 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Knowledge Capital
3-1 Ōfukachō
87 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.
499 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 Tenjinbashi
499 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Known by the nickname Tenma-no-Tenjin-san. Enshrines Sugawara-no-Michizane, the god of learning. Famous for the Tenjin Festival held every year on July 24th and 25th.
An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
158 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Symphony Hall
2-chōme-3-3 Ōyodominami
158 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
A dojo (training hall) for Judo, Kendo and Naginata. The sound of drums echoes, announcing the start of rigorous training. The dojo is a place of loud shouting and plenty of sweat
62 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
大阪市立 修道館
2-1 Ōsakajō
62 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A dojo (training hall) for Judo, Kendo and Naginata. The sound of drums echoes, announcing the start of rigorous training. The dojo is a place of loud shouting and plenty of sweat
Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
108 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Umeda Art Theater
19-1 Chayamachi
108 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.

Shopping

One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
797 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
797 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
319 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Daimaru Museum Umeda
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
319 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
An iconic department store that reopened in the spring of 2011 with more on offer.
372 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
NU Chayamachi
10-12 Chayamachi
372 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
1198 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
1198 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
A long-established department store with branches located around the world.
829 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Takashimaya Osaka Store
5-chōme-1-5 Nanba
829 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A long-established department store with branches located around the world.
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
ライトオン あべのキューズモール店
1-chōme-6-1 Abenosuji
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.

Essentials

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.
434 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 Komatsubarachō
434 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.

Food Scene

A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
2932 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
2932 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.

Entertainment & Activities

A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
1331 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae
1331 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
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.
4439 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
4439 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.

Sightseeing

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
2055 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
2055 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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
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.
3058 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
3058 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
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.
1112 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
1112 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
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.
Legend has it that this temple was built as successor to Hashimoto Temple constructed around the year 615 by royal command from Empress Suiko.
Daiganji
1-chōme-4-5 Higashimikuni
Legend has it that this temple was built as successor to Hashimoto Temple constructed around the year 615 by royal command from Empress Suiko.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
2395 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu (an area of white pebbles).
64 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
大槻能楽堂
A-7 Uemachi
64 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu (an area of white pebbles).

Getting Around

311 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Nanba
Nanba Chuo Ward
311 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu