Guidebook for Osaka

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Guidebook for Osaka

Food Scene

This restaurant is very popular with the ladies in Osaka. Specializing in "steamed" cooking, it is very healthy and delicious! 女性に大人気、平日ランチタイム、週末は、いつも行列ができる蒸し料理のお店。
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Steamed food specialty store mus | Mus
3-chōme-10-2 Toyosaki
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This restaurant is very popular with the ladies in Osaka. Specializing in "steamed" cooking, it is very healthy and delicious! 女性に大人気、平日ランチタイム、週末は、いつも行列ができる蒸し料理のお店。
Very popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
364 helybéli ajánlásával
Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 Shikitsuhigashi
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Very popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
Popular "Ramen" restaurant. Good soup and atmosphere. 人気のラーメン店で、スープも美味しく雰囲気も良くおすすめです。
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麺や輝 中津店
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Popular "Ramen" restaurant. Good soup and atmosphere. 人気のラーメン店で、スープも美味しく雰囲気も良くおすすめです。
Delicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
150 helybéli ajánlásával
Yukari Sonezaki honten
2-chōme-14-13 Sonezaki
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Delicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
Delicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Mifune
1-17 Komatsubarachō
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Delicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
Starbucks is 3-4 minutes from the apartment.
STARBUCKS COFFEE Chayamachi Applause Tower Shop
Starbucks is 3-4 minutes from the apartment.
"SOLVIVA" is vegetable restaurant. If you want to have many vegetable, this place is good.
SOLVIVA梅田店
19-1 Chayamachi
"SOLVIVA" is vegetable restaurant. If you want to have many vegetable, this place is good.
If you like sweets, "Butter" is a great place. Pancakes are popular in Japan as much as cup cakes in Western Countries! パンケーキが美味しくて有名なお店です。甘いものが好きな方にはおすすめです。
パンケーキ専門店 Butter
If you like sweets, "Butter" is a great place. Pancakes are popular in Japan as much as cup cakes in Western Countries! パンケーキが美味しくて有名なお店です。甘いものが好きな方にはおすすめです。
Traditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meats, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
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Gyukaku
Komatsubarachō-1 Kita Ward
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Traditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meats, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
NISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.
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NISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.

Shopping

Shopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
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NU Chayamachi
10-12 Chayamachi
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Shopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
Large Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the view from the Ferris wheel at the top of the building after a long day of shopping 梅田で人気の商業施設です。服などの買い物、カフェ、観覧車もあります。
703 helybéli ajánlásával
Hep Five
5-15 Kakudachō
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Large Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the view from the Ferris wheel at the top of the building after a long day of shopping 梅田で人気の商業施設です。服などの買い物、カフェ、観覧車もあります。
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods. A gourmet zone and cinema are also included in the facility.
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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 gourmet zone and cinema are also included in the facility.
Lawson is a convenience Store. It's only 1 minute from the apartment. They have drink, snack, books and amenity etc...
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Lawson
2-chōme-6-17 Nanbanaka
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Lawson is a convenience Store. It's only 1 minute from the apartment. They have drink, snack, books and amenity etc...
This department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
797 helybéli ajánlásával
Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 Kakudachō
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This department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
301 helybéli ajánlásával
黒門市場 さぬき
Nipponbashi-2 Chome-2 Chuo Ward
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Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
A market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
540 helybéli ajánlásával
Tenjinbashisuji bevásárló utca
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita Ward
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A market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
One of Japans largest shopping complex. Home to one of the best Movie Cinemas and Pokemon Expo Gym. This place has so much going on, you can easily spend a day here!
239 helybéli ajánlásával
EXPOCITY
2-1 Senribanpakukōen
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One of Japans largest shopping complex. Home to one of the best Movie Cinemas and Pokemon Expo Gym. This place has so much going on, you can easily spend a day here!
An electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
117 helybéli ajánlásával
Denden Town
Nipponbashi Naniwa Ward
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An electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
Some of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
17 helybéli ajánlásával
ユニクロ 梅田店
Kakudacho-2-7 Kita Ward
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Some of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
The mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
1472 helybéli ajánlásával
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō
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The mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
The one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!
13 helybéli ajánlásával
ダイコクドラッグ
Umeda-3-chōme-1 Kita Ward
13 helybéli ajánlásával
The one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!

Essentials

Super market. You can get vegetable, fruits and drinks for a low price. 一番近くのスーパーマーケットです。
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Savoy
Nagaranishi-1-2 Kita Ward
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Super market. You can get vegetable, fruits and drinks for a low price. 一番近くのスーパーマーケットです。

Sightseeing

Iconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka
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Iconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
The Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
2395 helybéli ajánlásával
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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The Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
Discover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
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Osaka-kastély park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Discover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
The perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies.
149 helybéli ajánlásával
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
5-chōme-2-1 Yamazaki
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The perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies.
Take a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Asahi Beer Suita Factory
1-45 Nishinoshōchō
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Take a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
Located in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
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Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 Umeda
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Located in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
Home to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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Home to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka

Entertainment & Activities

One of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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One of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm
The first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
4440 helybéli ajánlásával
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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The first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
If you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
518 helybéli ajánlásával
Osaka Ház- és Életmód Múzeum
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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If you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
Only a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
3058 helybéli ajánlásával
Osaka Tennoji állatkert
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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Only a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
Although a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!
1135 helybéli ajánlásával
Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 Ebisuhigashi
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Although a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!

Drinks & Nightlife

A hidden secret, Shinsekai has many bars, clubs and restaurants and is very popular with the locals. Worth checking out if you have a free night but don't forget to catch the last train!
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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A hidden secret, Shinsekai has many bars, clubs and restaurants and is very popular with the locals. Worth checking out if you have a free night but don't forget to catch the last train!

Arts & Culture

INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
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インスタントラーメン発明記念館
8-25 Masumichō
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INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html
15 helybéli ajánlásával
1-chōme-19-16 Tenjinbashi
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TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html