Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōNeon lit main street seen in the film Black Rain and popular in film shoots
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Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiNeon lit main street seen in the film Black Rain and popular in film shoots
Another iconic neon lit Osaka street popular with tourists and film shoots
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardAnother iconic neon lit Osaka street popular with tourists and film shoots
Arts & Culture
Imamiya Ebisu-Schrein
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardShitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiActually an example of traditional Japanese temple style here
Long a landmark of Osaka before Abeno Harukas.
Has a museum also. Was famously destroyed in the battle between King Kong and Godzilla
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Park der Burg Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardLong a landmark of Osaka before Abeno Harukas.
Has a museum also. Was famously destroyed in the battle between King Kong and Godzilla
Shopping
MEGA Don Quijote
3-chōme-4-36 EbisuhigashiDaiso
3-chōme-2-14 EbisunishiOsaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardDaikoku Drug Namba
1-chōme-18-35 NanbanakaHankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōVenerable Osaka Department store and landmark
Parks & Nature
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaOsaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōNearby park with zoo
Food Scene
Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-6-8 EbisuhigashiNew World with Nabeya direct management Namba shop
1-chōme-16-11 NanbanakaTakoyaki Juhachiban Dotonbori
1-chōme-7-21 DōtonboriAmerican comfort food and drinks for those craving a taste of home
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TGI Fridays
2-chōme-1-18 UmedaAmerican comfort food and drinks for those craving a taste of home
Hometown favorite, sometimes referred to as a "Japanese pizza".
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Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant
1-chōme-5-5 DōtonboriHometown favorite, sometimes referred to as a "Japanese pizza".
Prison themed restaurant . More normal izakaya than it sounds, You will be handcuffed if requested and witness running battles between police and monster dressed staff. Kids will enjoy it surprisingly (or not).
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Prison Restaurant The lock-up Umeda
Prison themed restaurant . More normal izakaya than it sounds, You will be handcuffed if requested and witness running battles between police and monster dressed staff. Kids will enjoy it surprisingly (or not).
Getting Around
Shin-Imamiya Station
3-chōme-17-1 EbisunishiDaikokucho Station
3-chōme-11-10 ShikitsuhigashiShin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardShinkansen bullet train rail hub
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaCentral Rail hub for the Kansai region
Drinks & Nightlife
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiClub Joule
2-chōme-11-7 NishishinsaibashiTitan of the Osaka nightclub scene
GHOST ultra lounge
2-chōme-17-3 NishishinsaibashiChic newcomer among Osaka clubs
Shinsaibashi branch of the faux British pub chain popular with locals and expats alike
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HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi branch of the faux British pub chain popular with locals and expats alike
Pure Osaka
心斎橋筋-2-3 中央区Popular among expats and locals for its all you can drink deals
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 HigashishinsaibashiVeteran of the Osaka night scene