Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru Mainstore “Big Octopus”

This realistically-designed octopus installed in 2000 looks almost like the real thing. The one next to the Dotonbori Glico sign is the “father” and the one at the front of the shop is the “eldest son,” while the “mother” and “second son” can be found in the Dotonbori Konamon Museum. The father octopus’s eyes sometimes […]

UMEDA FOOD HALL

Seating approximately a thousand people, the Umeda Food Hall is a large-scale food court in the heart of Osaka, with 18 popular shops including sushi, kushi-katsu, noodles, cafés and sweets. Unlike your typical food court, there are five different areas each with their own atmosphere so that you can relax and appreciate the high-quality food.

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Sōhonzan Shitennōji

A temple with a long history, a rarity in Osaka. It is the first ever state-sponsored temple in Japan built by order of Prince Shotoku (574-622) in 593. He was also a magnificent statesman who is revered by Japanese even today. Shitennōji has been destroyed countless times by fire caused by wars, lightening, and typhoons, […]

Fukushima Station Area

The Fukushima neighborhood, only one stop from Osaka Station, is filled with high-quality restaurants competing in a “gourmet battleground.” Renovated Izakayas and bars can be found lining the narrow roads, staying open until late at night. They use a limited supply of ingredients, and the stores make high-quality products at reasonable prices.

LUCUA BARCHICA＆LUCUA FOOD HALL

The 2nd basement floor of LUCUA Osaka has many food-related stores. The “Paruchika” area has a 27 individual stalls that sell a range of cuisines at reasonable prices, and stay open as late as midnight. The “Food Hall” area is centered around a high-class supermarket with a wide range of ingredients and food products, and […]

Chayamachi

Chayamachi is the trendiest part of Kita, located on the north side of Hankyu Umeda Station. With fashion stores that feature some of the most popular brands amongst people in their 20s and 30s and street-level stores, it is the birthplace of many fashion trends. There are also many trendy cafes that are great if […]

Club Bambi

Large open space that can fit 1000 people. Rare for Japan, the club allows 18 and 19 year-olds so there are many young, energetic people. Good for groups. Genres : EDM, R&B, hip-hop Clientele : Mainly people in their 20s, with a high proportion of flirty males * Must be over 18 to enter:ID checks

Abeno Harukas

Standing proud as the tallest skyscraper in Japan (300 m tall, so it’s not that impressive…the tallest structure in Japan, however, is Tokyo Skytree at 634 m.) On the top floor, presenting a grand view of Osaka roughly 300 meters high, (60 floors up) is the observation deck Harukas 300. Below, a department store stretching […]

Kuidaore Taro

The Kuidaore Taro doll dressed in red and white striped clothes and large black and dark rimmed glasses holding a taiko drum is considered a very famous and popular figure in Kansai. It was originally the mascot of a large restaurant chain Osaka Meibutsu Kuidaore which was established in 1949 and went on to achieve […]

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

A roughly 160m-long shopping arcade lined with 50 or so stores that sell kitchen utilities, machines and tools targeted at professional chefs and cooks. Of course, you don’t have to be a professional to shop here, so if you’re interested in cooking, it may be worth having a look for new kitchen utensils here. The […]

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Janjan Yokocho Alley

The narrow and long Nanyodori Shotengai has a street length of 180 meters from the south to the north, with a width of 2.5 meters that starts from the Dobutsuen-mae Station on the metro, all the way to Tsutenkaku, and it is known as Janjan Yokocho Alley. The nickname Janjan Yokocho Alley comes from the […]

CLUB Ammona

Large atriums, spiral staircases gives a high-class impression and creates the feeling of being in an “adult playing space.” Weekends are usually crowded.Go around the dance floor and the loft in a figure-eight pattern is the standard way to party.You will often see celebrities and secret guests appear at events held here. Genres : EDM, […]

Kinryu Ramen “Kinryu”

The green dragon sticking through the red wall is very lifelike and looks as if it could move at any moment. Put in place in 1992. The sign itself could almost be considered an elaborate art piece due to its intricate details.   Size Approx. 6m in length  

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Osaka Castle Park

Osaka Eki-Mae Building（Basement）

There are four large buildings on the south side of JR Osaka Station, each joined underground. The 1st and 2nd floors underground include a food court with reasonably-priced high-quality restaurants, making the area popular with office workers both for lunchtime and dinner. Many of the businesses have been there for a long time, giving it […]

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