Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Everything Else
“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”
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Nakanoshima Festival Tower
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima“New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.”
Getting Around
“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“In Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.”
“The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.”
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Osaka City Air Terminal Building (OCAT)
1-chōme-4-1 Minatomachi“The largest bus terminal in western Japan, directly connected to the Namba Station of JR Line. Adjoining are offices, restaurants, shopping facilities, plus a full-scale rooftop garden.”
“Many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities are located in the Cosmosquare area.”
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Cosmosquare Station
Nankōkita-1-chōme-30 Suminoe Ward“Many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities are located in the Cosmosquare area.”
“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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Kitashinchi Station
1-3-1 梅田“High-class nightlife district, representative of the Kita area of Osaka, that has thrived as an information exchange location for businessmen.”
“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.”
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Osakatemmangu Station
Tenjinbashi-2-chōme-5 Kita Ward“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.”
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 WardA 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.”
Entertainment & Activities
“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“A museum for kids where they can experience many different activities and workshops.”
Shopping
“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
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Uniqlo
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba“Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.”
Arts & Culture
A theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiA theater where Bunraku, a traditional art of Japan that has been designated as one of the world's intangible cultural assets, can be enjoyed.
Parks & Nature
“A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.”
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Utsubo-Park
2-chōme-1-4 Utsubohonmachi“A park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.”
“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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Park der Burg Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward“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.”
“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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Tennōji-Park
5-55 Chausuyamachō“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.”
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“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.”