Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Dotonbori （道頓堀）
●East Entrance to Dontonbori Reputable eateries offering oden, udon, ramen, crab and much more await your discovery in this area. The surrounding karaoke boxes and off-track betting shops are also popular with the local people. ●A Neon Town of Feasting. The Kabuki theater stands prominent on this, the main street of Minami – which has even been called ‘The Broadway of Osaka’. For those with a real love for the local food; an aptly named ‘flour tour’ – of the many noodle, takoyaki and okonomiyaki eateries in the area – is on offer.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDotonbori （道頓堀）
●East Entrance to Dontonbori Reputable eateries offering oden, udon, ramen, crab and much more await your discovery in this area. The surrounding karaoke boxes and off-track betting shops are also popular with the local people. ●A Neon Town of Feasting. The Kabuki theater stands prominent on this, the main street of Minami – which has even been called ‘The Broadway of Osaka’. For those with a real love for the local food; an aptly named ‘flour tour’ – of the many noodle, takoyaki and okonomiyaki eateries in the area – is on offer.
Rikimarucyaya 炉ばた焼 力丸茶屋
Izakaya Restaurant 3 minutes walk from Midosuji Line "Namba Station", freshest ingredients from the four seasons are offered at all «all items 300 yen»! A meal https://gurunavi.com/en/k020608/rst/
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Robatayaki Mizukakechaya
1-chōme-1-20 NanbaRikimarucyaya 炉ばた焼 力丸茶屋
Izakaya Restaurant 3 minutes walk from Midosuji Line "Namba Station", freshest ingredients from the four seasons are offered at all «all items 300 yen»! A meal https://gurunavi.com/en/k020608/rst/
Gokaitachisushi (豪快立ち寿司)
Casual sushi shop
http://tachizushi.com/
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Gokaitachizushi
2-chōme-5-20 NipponbashiGokaitachisushi (豪快立ち寿司)
Casual sushi shop
http://tachizushi.com/
ek-chuah Chocolate specialty store （エクチュア チョコレート専門店）
In the calm atmosphere of Japanese houses,
You can enjoy chocolate slowly.
business hours
Weekday / 11: 00-22: 00 (L.O 21: 30)
Sundays / Holidays / 11: 00 ~ 21: 00 (L.O 20: 30)
Closed Wednesday
Address: 6-17-43 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0012 Kobe-LEN-
Telephone number TEL: 06-4304-8077 FAX: 06-4304-8066
traffic
Access Exit No. 3 Matsuya Machi Subway Station Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line
http://www.ek-chuah.co.jp/user_data/shop_honten.php
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エクチュア
ek-chuah Chocolate specialty store （エクチュア チョコレート専門店）
In the calm atmosphere of Japanese houses,
You can enjoy chocolate slowly.
business hours
Weekday / 11: 00-22: 00 (L.O 21: 30)
Sundays / Holidays / 11: 00 ~ 21: 00 (L.O 20: 30)
Closed Wednesday
Address: 6-17-43 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0012 Kobe-LEN-
Telephone number TEL: 06-4304-8077 FAX: 06-4304-8066
traffic
Access Exit No. 3 Matsuya Machi Subway Station Nagahori Tsurumi Ryokuchi Line
http://www.ek-chuah.co.jp/user_data/shop_honten.php
Arts & Culture
Abeno Harukas Art Museum - （あべのハルカス美術館）
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/places/art-venues/gallery-art-venues/osaka-area-cg/abeno-harukas-art-museum/#.WHBwiVxX2nY
Exhibition information （in Japanese）
http://www.aham.jp/exhibition/future/
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Mużew tal-Arti Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiAbeno Harukas Art Museum - （あべのハルカス美術館）
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/places/art-venues/gallery-art-venues/osaka-area-cg/abeno-harukas-art-museum/#.WHBwiVxX2nY
Exhibition information （in Japanese）
http://www.aham.jp/exhibition/future/
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living (大阪くらしの今昔館（住まいのミュージアム）
The 1st museum in Japan
themed with “homes and
daily life” in Osaka. Back in
time to the late Edo period in
Osaka, walk through the
town lined with merchant’s
houses, a meeting place, and
a bath house, etc.
▶right outside of Hankyu & subway Lines at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome
Station exit #3 10am to 5pm (last entrance: 4:30pm) Tue (the
following day if a holiday), days following a holiday (except Sun, Mon), the
3rd Mon (following Wed if a holiday), (Closed on the year-end and New
Year holidays, also there are other temporary closings.Inquiry required)
http://brangista.j-server.com/BRAKONJYAK/ns/tl.cgi/http://konjyakukan.com/?SLANG=ja&T
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Mużew tal-Ħajja u l-Ħwienet ta 'Osaka
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiOsaka Museum of Housing and Living (大阪くらしの今昔館（住まいのミュージアム）
The 1st museum in Japan
themed with “homes and
daily life” in Osaka. Back in
time to the late Edo period in
Osaka, walk through the
town lined with merchant’s
houses, a meeting place, and
a bath house, etc.
▶right outside of Hankyu & subway Lines at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome
Station exit #3 10am to 5pm (last entrance: 4:30pm) Tue (the
following day if a holiday), days following a holiday (except Sun, Mon), the
3rd Mon (following Wed if a holiday), (Closed on the year-end and New
Year holidays, also there are other temporary closings.Inquiry required)
http://brangista.j-server.com/BRAKONJYAK/ns/tl.cgi/http://konjyakukan.com/?SLANG=ja&T
Osaka Science Museum 大阪市立科学館
Hands-on exhibits and science
shows let you enjoy learning
about science and space. The
world largest dome-type
screen planetarium (extra fee)
is very popular.
▶400m southwest from
Keihan Line Watanabebashi
Station exit #2, 500m west from subway Yotsubashi Line
Higobashi Station exit #3
9:30am to 5pm (exhibit entrance closes at 4:30pm, last planetarium
show starts at 4pm) Mon (following weekday if holiday), Dec 28 –
Jan 4, and temporary closure *specially opened on May 2 and Aug 15
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Mużew tal-Isciża ta 'Osaka
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaOsaka Science Museum 大阪市立科学館
Hands-on exhibits and science
shows let you enjoy learning
about science and space. The
world largest dome-type
screen planetarium (extra fee)
is very popular.
▶400m southwest from
Keihan Line Watanabebashi
Station exit #2, 500m west from subway Yotsubashi Line
Higobashi Station exit #3
9:30am to 5pm (exhibit entrance closes at 4:30pm, last planetarium
show starts at 4pm) Mon (following weekday if holiday), Dec 28 –
Jan 4, and temporary closure *specially opened on May 2 and Aug 15
http://www.occh.or.jp/minka/
houses were all built in the Edo period (17th-19th century) and are imbued with the style created by the climate, culture, and customs characteristic to each locality.
Check here for more information
http://www.occh.or.jp/minka/static/pdf/index/english.pdf
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日本民家集落博物館
1 Hattoriryokuchi
http://www.occh.or.jp/minka/
houses were all built in the Edo period (17th-19th century) and are imbued with the style created by the climate, culture, and customs characteristic to each locality.
Check here for more information
http://www.occh.or.jp/minka/static/pdf/index/english.pdf
Shopping
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street （心斎橋筋商店街）
This is Osaka's main shopping area - there are streets and sidestreets of covered shopping with many international brand names as well as local Japanese shops. It's a great place to get all your clothing and accessories shopping done in one place. A lot of the smaller stores are not tax-free so be aware before you buy. There are also a lot of big pharmacies here for those of you who want to stock up on Japanese pharmaceuticals.
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Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi Shopping Street （心斎橋筋商店街）
This is Osaka's main shopping area - there are streets and sidestreets of covered shopping with many international brand names as well as local Japanese shops. It's a great place to get all your clothing and accessories shopping done in one place. A lot of the smaller stores are not tax-free so be aware before you buy. There are also a lot of big pharmacies here for those of you who want to stock up on Japanese pharmaceuticals.
Entertainment & Activities
The jordan Pub is aTransgender show house in Osaka Minami.
http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~jordan/
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Jodansakaba
2-chōme-1-30 ShinsaibashisujiThe jordan Pub is aTransgender show house in Osaka Minami.
http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~jordan/
Everything Else
Natural Hot Spring Naniwa no Yu （天然温泉 なにわの湯）
You can enjoy the feeling of being at a
resort right in the city, with the open-air
bath and the bedrock bath, watching
stars or planes. *Persons with tattoos
cannot go into the bath. Towels are not
included.Additional fees are required for
bedrock bathing and the relaxation area.
▶about 8 min walk north from Hankyu & subway Lines
at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station exit #5
Mon-Fri 10am to 1am next day (last entrance at
midnight),Sat-Sun from 8am-1am open year round
(except for some maintenance days)
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Tennen Onsen Naniwa-no-yu
1-chōme-7-31 NagaranishiNatural Hot Spring Naniwa no Yu （天然温泉 なにわの湯）
You can enjoy the feeling of being at a
resort right in the city, with the open-air
bath and the bedrock bath, watching
stars or planes. *Persons with tattoos
cannot go into the bath. Towels are not
included.Additional fees are required for
bedrock bathing and the relaxation area.
▶about 8 min walk north from Hankyu & subway Lines
at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station exit #5
Mon-Fri 10am to 1am next day (last entrance at
midnight),Sat-Sun from 8am-1am open year round
(except for some maintenance days)
湯元花乃井
Natural Hot Spring Hananoi (なにわ天然温泉 花ノ井)
http://www.osakaspa-hananoi.com/introduce.html
Spa world public bathhouse （スパワールド公衆浴場）
http://www.spaworld.co.jp/english/
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Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiSpa world public bathhouse （スパワールド公衆浴場）
http://www.spaworld.co.jp/english/