Guidebook for Higashinari-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
An old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
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（株）鶴屋八幡 本店
4-chōme-4-9 ImabashiAn old establishment that sells traditional Japanese sweets. The popular "Shikino kokoro" is a sweet bean jelly made of finest red bean.
A new commercial complex, located on the site where Aijitsu Elementary School stood through its long history, houses various shops and restaurants that support the lifestyle of working adults.
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Yodoyabashi Odona
4-chōme-1-1 ImabashiA new commercial complex, located on the site where Aijitsu Elementary School stood through its long history, houses various shops and restaurants that support the lifestyle of working adults.
Famous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardFamous brand name shops are concentrated in the crossing section of Midosuji and Nagahori Dori.
551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
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Horai honkan
3-chōme-6-1 Nanba551 Horai is one of the most popular barbecue pork bun stores in Osaka, selling more than 110,000 buns every day.
Konamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
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Dotombori Konamon Museum
1-chōme-6-12 DōtonboriKonamon Museum is a place where you can eat, learn about and make Takoyaki: Osaka's soul food.
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 WardA 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.
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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Hozenji Yokocho street
2 Chome-7-21 HigashishinsaibashiAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
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 WardA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Chibō is one of Osaka's most famous okonomiyaki restaurants. It almost always has a line, but it moves fast because there is seating on multiple floors (though you might want to hold out for the coveted tables overlooking Dōtombori canal). Try the house special Dōtombori yaki, with pork, beef, squid, shrimp and cheese, and tonpei-yaki (omelette wrapped around fried pork).
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Chibo Okonomiyaki Restaurant
1-chōme-5-5 DōtonboriChibō is one of Osaka's most famous okonomiyaki restaurants. It almost always has a line, but it moves fast because there is seating on multiple floors (though you might want to hold out for the coveted tables overlooking Dōtombori canal). Try the house special Dōtombori yaki, with pork, beef, squid, shrimp and cheese, and tonpei-yaki (omelette wrapped around fried pork).
Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner
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Umeda Hagakure
Two storeys underground and three decades old, this shop is cramped and workmanlike, but locals queue for udon noodles made before your eyes. Cold noodles are the speciality; try refreshing nama-jōyu (with soy sauce, ground daikon (radish) and sudachi lime; ¥600) or tenzaru (with tempura; ¥1100). Order from the picture menu, and get hand-gestured eating instructions from the owner
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
The Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
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Osaka Central Wholesale Market
1-chōme-1-86 NodaThe Central Wholesale Market is an approximately 10-minute walk from Noda Station on JR Loop Line or Tamagawa Station on the Sennichimae subway Line.
Drinks & Nightlife
Minami's new landmark, namBa HIPS is an entertainment complex with golf, spas, amusement facilities and restaurants.
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Namba Hips
1-chōme-8-16 NanbaMinami's new landmark, namBa HIPS is an entertainment complex with golf, spas, amusement facilities and restaurants.
This bar serves cocktail, all of it costs 200yen
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200yen Bar Moon Walk Namba
1-chōme-7-17 NanbaThis bar serves cocktail, all of it costs 200yen
Sightseeing
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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Sumiyoshitaisha Station
Nagaochō-3 Sumiyoshi WardThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
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 ShitennōjiJapan'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.
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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Imamiya Ebisu-helgedomen
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardJapan'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.
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 EbisuhigashiA 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 Ikkyu Onsen(hot spring), located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
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上方温泉一休癒の間
5-chōme-9-31 TorishimaThe Ikkyu Onsen(hot spring), located near Universal Studios Japan, uses 100 percent natural hot spring water.
The shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
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Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
2-chōme-3-8 TamatsukuriThe shrine of the guardian god of Osaka Castle, with ties to the Toyotomi family. Its vicinity was the residence of the makers of comma-shaped beads and gems in ancient times.
Renowned temple founded in Namba by the priest Gyoki in 744. The present main building, constructed in 1808, was the venue for the first Osaka Prefectural Assembly.
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Mittera Temple
2-chōme-7-12 ShinsaibashisujiRenowned temple founded in Namba by the priest Gyoki in 744. The present main building, constructed in 1808, was the venue for the first Osaka Prefectural Assembly.
Running through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
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Tombori River walk
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-1 Chuo WardRunning through the center of the Minami area (southern downtown Osaka), the Dotombori River is one of the most famous waterways in Osaka.
Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.
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Namba Yasaka-helgedomen
2-chōme-9-19 MotomachiNamba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan and 12 attached temples.
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
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Kyūtarōmachi, 3-chōme−5−１７
A main street representative of Osaka. The Midosuji Parade, one of the major events of Osaka, is held on this street every year in October.
Located in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.
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Sukunahikona Shrine
2-chōme-1-8 DoshōmachiLocated in Dosho-machi, known as the town of medicine, and worshipped as the god of health and medical treatment.
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 KyūtarōmachiIn Minami-mido, nicknamed "Minami-no-mido-san," is a stone monument inscribed with a haiku of Basho, a phenomenal haiku poet.
Well known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.
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Horikawaebisu-helgedomen
5-chōme-4-17 NishitenmaWell known to local people as "Kita-no-Ebessan (Ebisu shrine in the north area of downtown Osaka)," Horikawa Ebisu Shrine overflows with worshipers on the day of the Toka Ebisu Festival.
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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Naniwa Bridge
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.
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
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Taiyujicho
Chayamachi is the Osaka Kita area's most popular downtown district for young people. There is an array of shops, including eateries, amusement spaces, variety shops, and boutiques.
The site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
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Tsuyu Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin)
2-chōme-5-4 SonezakiThe site of the main guardian god of Sonezaki, Umeda, built over 1,300 years ago.
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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Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 TenjinbashiKnown 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.
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.
Osaka's landmark Sky Building (1993) resembles a 40-storey, space-age Arc de Triomphe. Twin towers are connected at the top by a 'floating garden' (really a garden-free observation deck), which was constructed on the ground and then hoisted up. The 360-degree city views from here are breathtaking day or night. Getting there is half the fun – an escalator in a see-through tube takes you up the last five storeys (not for vertigo sufferers). The architect, Hara Hiroshi, also designed Kyoto Station.
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaOsaka's landmark Sky Building (1993) resembles a 40-storey, space-age Arc de Triomphe. Twin towers are connected at the top by a 'floating garden' (really a garden-free observation deck), which was constructed on the ground and then hoisted up. The 360-degree city views from here are breathtaking day or night. Getting there is half the fun – an escalator in a see-through tube takes you up the last five storeys (not for vertigo sufferers). The architect, Hara Hiroshi, also designed Kyoto Station.
Parks & Nature
The tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the cityscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.
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Osaka Duck Tour
1-2 KitahamahigashiThe tour, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a novel way of enjoying the cityscape of Osaka: that from aboard an amphibious bus. The attraction perfectly suits Osaka, the city of waterways.
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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Tennōjiparken
5-55 ChausuyamachōOne 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.
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 WardThe park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
A lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
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Nishinomaru-trädgården
Ōsakajō-2 Chuo WardA lush garden offering a view of the castle tower across the moat. In spring, some 600 cherry trees in full bloom attract many viewers.
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 UtsubohonmachiA park with a rose garden and zelkova-lined street as well as a Tennis Center that hosts international competitions.
Arts & Culture
The former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
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Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
1-chōme-5-10 KaigandōriThe former Suntory Museum was renamed as the Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan in 2013. Exhibitions of various kinds are displayed in the gallery.
A museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
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Osaka Museum of History
4-chōme-1-32 ŌtemaeA museum researching and introducing the history of Osaka, built on the ruins of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki-no-miya with a history of more than 1,350 years.
Exhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
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Mintmuseet
1-chōme-1-79 TenmaExhibits and introduces coin and order (decoration) production processes, coins and medals of honor from Japan and abroad, and art objects.
Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
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Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 NanbaMuseum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras (late in the Edo period).
This Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
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Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts Wahha Kamigata
12-7 NanbasennichimaeThis Osaka Prefectural museum collects, conserves and exhibits materials and documents on Kamigata (the old name of the Kyoto-Osaka area) comedy and performing arts.
About 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.
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OSTEC Exhibition Hall
1-chōme-8-4 UtsubohonmachiAbout 30 powerful leading corporations and organizations that represent Japan introduce cutting-edge technology related to daily lives in an easy-to-understand manner.
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 NakanoshimaAn exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
Shopping
A commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
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Hoop
1-chōme-2-30 AbenosujiA commercial complex targeting young women standing next to the Kintetsu Department Store of Abenobashi.
Connected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
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Tennoji Mio Plaza
10-39 HideninchōConnected to Tennoji Station of JR, Mio is a 12-story shopping center with more than 240 shops.
Connected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
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Kin'ei Aporobiru
1-chōme-5-1 AbenosujiConnected to Abeno Lucias next door and only 3 minutes from Tennoji Station.
A shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
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Abeno Q's Mall
1-chōme-6-1 AbenosujiA shopping mall with Kansai's first SHIBUYA109 ABENO collection of fashion brands popular among girls in their teens and 20s.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 RinkūōraiminamiThe largest outlet shopping center in western Japan.
Built with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
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ATC - Asia-Pacific Trade Center
2-chōme-1-10 NankōkitaBuilt with a breathtaking view of the sea, ATC has many showrooms of furniture, interior goods, housing equipment, as well as outlet malls and game arcades.
Located on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
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Osaka Amenity Park
1-chōme-8-30 TenmabashiLocated on the shore of Okawa River (former Yodo River) that flows through Osaka, the water capital. A complex facility consisting of OAP Tower & Plaza, Imperial Hotel Osaka.
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 MattaōmiyaThe mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
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Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiShinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street, which runs east to Mido-Suji Avenue, is the best-known shopping area in Osaka, and an enduring symbol of the city.
A unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
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America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo WardA unique, vibrant area in the Minami area of Osaka that is the centre of Kansai's youth culture.
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 MinatomachiThe 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.
This department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
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Daimaru Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-7-1 ShinsaibashisujiThis department store is housed in a massive neo-gothic style building designed by Vories.
A long-established department store with branches located around the world.
パドカレ [ pas de calais ] 大阪高島屋店
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaA long-established department store with branches located around the world.
A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
This shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaThis shopping mall is an oasis in the city where people can enjoy trees and flowers while browsing boutiques.
A vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
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Namba City
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaA vast shopping mall located at Namba Station on the Nankai Line.
A huge appliance store in Nippombashi selling a range of electronic and AV products.
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ジョーシン 新大阪店
2-chōme-2-17 NishimiyaharaA huge appliance store in Nippombashi selling a range of electronic and AV products.
A landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA landmark entertainment building of America Mura.
Various brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaVarious brands from Tokyo, Osaka, and from overseas can all be found at this mall.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
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Shopping: Don Quijote Umeda
4-16 KomatsubarachōThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
One of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōOne of Japan's largest department stores in its class covering a total area of 84,000 square meters.
Everything Else
The new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.
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Osaka Business Park Station
Shiromi-1-chōme-3 Chuo WardThe new center of Osaka with premises of 26 hectares. An aggregation of not only corporate offices, but also halls, theaters, shops and sports facilities.