Guidebook for Osaka-shi

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Guidebook for Osaka-shi

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.
Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
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3 Chome-7 Tenjinbashi
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Japan's longest shopping street stretches approx. 2.6 km to the north from Tenjimbashi to Tenjinbashi-Suji 7-chome.
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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Bally Store
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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.
A fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.
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E-ma
1-chōme-12-6 Umeda
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A fashion hot spot boasting a wide selection of fine boutiques.
A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
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NU Chayamachi
10-12 Chayamachi
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A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
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Hankyu Sanban Gai
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A shopping center located at the terminal building of Hankyu Umeda Station.
Huge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
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Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita Ward
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Huge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
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Diamor, Osaka
Umeda-1-chōme-10 Kita Ward
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This underground mall of Umeda is built to recreate the streets of Europe, with a bright and open design.
Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
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Hep Five
5-15 Kakudachō
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Located at the center of Umeda, this facility boasts a huge red ferris wheel that's become the symbol of this commercial complex.
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
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One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
"Shop and eat and keep repeating everyday. Lots to see and do. Would go back again. I don’t get bored of Namba since it’s a tourist attraction for food and gifts. Take your time to walk around if you have the time. Don’t rush and you will savour every minute of your trip there."
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Teppanyaki Minami
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"Shop and eat and keep repeating everyday. Lots to see and do. Would go back again. I don’t get bored of Namba since it’s a tourist attraction for food and gifts. Take your time to walk around if you have the time. Don’t rush and you will savour every minute of your trip there."

Food Scene

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.
High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
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1-chōme-3-1 Umeda
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High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.
"What a treasure, This restaurant is so nice and delicious The owner spoke enough English to explain all the menu and answer questions."
Bar Quello Quella
"What a treasure, This restaurant is so nice and delicious The owner spoke enough English to explain all the menu and answer questions."
"Amazed at this Yakiniku place in Osaka , the meats were so good ! Unlimited drinks too! I highly recommend this places. Will definitely go back next time !"
Yakiniku Rikimaru Namba Minatomachi
"Amazed at this Yakiniku place in Osaka , the meats were so good ! Unlimited drinks too! I highly recommend this places. Will definitely go back next time !"

Essentials

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.
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1 Chome-6-20 Dōjima
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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.
Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.
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Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei
2-chōme-1-34 Tenjinbashi
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Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei is a permanent rakugo theater located in the north part of the precincts of Osaka Temmangu Shrine, which is famous for its Tenjin Festival.
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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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.
The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.
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Japan Post
1-chōme-4-13 Tamatsukuri
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The new center of Umeda, Osaka, centered on the Umeda Sky Building. Enjoy dining, movies, and also the Floating Garden Observatory that allows visitors to view Osaka from 170 meters aboveground.
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
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8-26 Chayamachi
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Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.

Entertainment & Activities

An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
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The Symphony Hall
2-chōme-3-3 Ōyodominami
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An arena theater hall seating 1,704, specifically designed for classical concerts.
A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
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2 Chome-3 Nakazakinishi
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A traditional noh theater where the all-cypress main stage with hashi-gakari is surrounded by shirasu, an area of white pebbles.
A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
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Knowledge Capital
3-1 Ōfukachō
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A full-sized intellectual entertainment space for everyone, from children to adults.
Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
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Sankei Hall Breeze
2-chōme-4-9 Umeda
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Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.

Arts & Culture

A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
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4-chōme-6-20 Tenjinbashi
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A section of the townscape of Osaka in the late Edo Period is recreated to perfection. There are also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods.
A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
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Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 Ōgimachi
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A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.
Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
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Osaka Shiki Theatre
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Shiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
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Umeda Art Theater
19-1 Chayamachi
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Presents various performances, centered on theater and Takarazuka revues, but also musicals, classical music, operas, ballets, etc.
"The show was very funny! It was packed with people and I had a great time there! I will definitely go to another show again."
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ROR Comedy Club
2-chōme-16-13 Nishishinsaibashi
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"The show was very funny! It was packed with people and I had a great time there! I will definitely go to another show again."
Was a bit surprised to see this very classic western style building in Japan, but like it - reminded me of home. Very spacious, efficient library system and friendly people around.
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Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
1-chōme-2-10 Nakanoshima
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Was a bit surprised to see this very classic western style building in Japan, but like it - reminded me of home. Very spacious, efficient library system and friendly people around.
It is good to see......
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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It is good to see......

Sightseeing

The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
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2-chōme-5-4 Sonezaki
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The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
Taiyuji Temple is a long-established temple founded by Kukai, also known posthumously as Kobo-Daishi (774-835 A.D.).
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3-7 Taiyūjichō
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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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Naniwa Bridge
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.
"Great views of Osaka"
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka
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"Great views of Osaka"
This bridge is a great place to look at the lights of Dotonburi. They are very impressive, and are actually better than the lights in Tokyo in my opinion.
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Ebisu Bridge
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-6 Chuo Ward
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This bridge is a great place to look at the lights of Dotonburi. They are very impressive, and are actually better than the lights in Tokyo in my opinion.

Drinks & Nightlife

"Perfect place for a night chillout and Amazing!! 100%"
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Little Long Beach
1-chōme-4-22 Motomachi
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"Perfect place for a night chillout and Amazing!! 100%"
I really loved coming here when I was in Osaka. The frequent guests here were awesome! The environment is great! It's right in the heart of the area! And! The owner is the most amazing guy in Osaka! Really! He's incredibly friendly and knows how to make sure that everyone is happy and having a good time. The next time I visit Osaka, I'll come here again before going anywhere else!
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The Drunken Clam
6-26 Souemonchō
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I really loved coming here when I was in Osaka. The frequent guests here were awesome! The environment is great! It's right in the heart of the area! And! The owner is the most amazing guy in Osaka! Really! He's incredibly friendly and knows how to make sure that everyone is happy and having a good time. The next time I visit Osaka, I'll come here again before going anywhere else!