Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Entertainment & Activities

Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae
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A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
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Round One Kitashinsaibashi
3-chōme-6-18 Minamisenba
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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.
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Osaka Shiki-teatern
2-chōme-2-2-22 Umeda
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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.
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.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
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MYDOME Osaka
2-5 Honmachibashi
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An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.

Parks & Nature

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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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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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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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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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.

Shopping

The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
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MITSUI OUTLET PARK OSAKA TSURUMI
2-chōme-7-70 Mattaōmiya
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The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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.
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
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東急ハンズ Tokyu Hands
1-chōme-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji
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Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.

Food Scene

An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Hozenji Yokocho wasabi
1-chōme-1-17 Nanba
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An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 Nanba
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Sightseeing

A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
The largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
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Zepp Namba
2-chōme-1-39 Shikitsuhigashi
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The largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
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 retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
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Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji
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Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.

Essentials

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Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 Nishishinsaibashi
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7-Eleven Shinsaibashi-Nagahoridori West
4-chōme-12-10 Minamisenba
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7-Eleven Osaka Nagahori Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-1-12 Higashishinsaibashi
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Arts & Culture

The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi
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The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima
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An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.