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CONTENTS
Osaka Graffiti 03
Feature
Cuisine 05
World Heritage/Japan Heritage 09
Experiences 11
Sports 13
Tradition, Culture 14
Art Spots 15
Area Guide
Model Course 18
[Osaka City Area]
Kita, Nakanoshima 21
Minami 27
Osaka Castle 31
Tennoji, Abeno 33
Bay Area 36
[Osaka Prefecture Area]
Southern 38
Northern 41
Eastern 43
Map 45
Osaka Call Center 60
Osaka Free Wi-Fi
Useful information for traveling 61
Cruise 63
Special tickets 64
Hotel Listings 65
Tourist Information Centers 67
Wide-area route map 69
Osaka, a city that will
stimulate your curiosity
with brilliant colors.
Osaka, a city that will
stimulate your curiosity
with brilliant colors.
The culture, history and personality
that makes the big city colorful.
A city made exceptional through
its merchant history with uniform
excellence of food.
Take a dive inside the Osaka
that you have never experienced
yet through exciting sports matches
and attractions that can only be
had in Osaka.
Jun.
Jul.
Aug.
Otaue Rice Planting Ritual
14th
Sumiyoshi-Taisha Shrine
Aizen Festival
Jun. 30th
to Jul. 2nd
Aizendo Temple
Ikutama Festival
11th
and 12th
Ikutama jinja Shrine
Tenjin Festival
24th
and 25th
Osaka Temmangu Shrine
Sumiyoshi Festival
Jul. 30th
and 31st
, Aug. 1st
Sumiyoshi-Taisha
Shrine
Kagari Performance
(traditional dance with music)
4th
Shitennoji Temple
Naniwa Yodogawa River Fireworks Festival
Early Aug. Juso and Nakatsu area
Festival of the lights in Osaka
*changes depending on the program
Mid-Nov. to late Dec.
Around Nakanoshima and
Midosuji areas
Mt. Kongo
Dec. to Feb.
Chihaya-akasaka village
*frost-covered trees and
snow may be visible
Toka Ebisu Festival
9th
to the 11th
Imamiya-Ebisu
Shrine and others
Osaka Woman’s Marathon
Late Jan. Osaka City Area
Plum blossom season
Early Feb. to mid-Mar.
Osaka Castle Park and others
March Grand Sumo Tournament
Mid-Mar. EDION Arena Osaka
Nippombashi Street Festa
Mid-Mar. Nippombashi
Otaue Rice Planting Ritual
13th
Kumata jinja Shrine
Sakai Knife Festival
Mid-Apr. Sakai City Industrial Promotion
Center
Cherry Blossom Street at the Japan Mint
Mid-Apr. Japan Mint
Takatsuki Jazz Street
3rd
and 4th
Takatsuki City
Expo’70 Commemorative Park
Evening Fireflies
Late May to early Jun. Expo’70
Commemorative Park
Futon Daiko Festival
Early Sep. to early Oct.
Aguchi Shrine and others
Danjiri Festival
Mid-Sep. to mid-Oct. Kishiwada, Kaizuka,
Tadaoka cities and others
Shitennoji Temple Autumn Higan ceremony
Mid- to late Sep. Shitennoji Temple
Hiraoka Festival (Shugo Festival)
14th
and 15th
Hiraoka jinja Shrine
Hana-susuki (pampas grass) on
the peak of Mt. Iwawaki
Mid-Oct. to mid-Nov.
Kawachinagano City
German Christmas Market in Osaka
Mid-Nov. to Dec. 25th
Umeda Sky Building
Shinno Festival
22nd
and 23rd
Sukunahikona jinja Shrine
Mar.
May
Apr.
Sep.
Oct.
Nov.
Calendar
Top left picture: Grand Front Osaka Center picture: Tsutenkaku Ceiling Mural
Bottom picture: Chihaya-akasaka Terrace Rice Fields
Top left picture: Grand Front Osaka Center picture: Tsutenkaku Ceiling Mural
Bottom picture: Chihaya-akasaka Terrace Rice Fields
Osaka Castle Museum
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Festival of the Lights in Osaka Executive Committee
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Winter
Winter
Winter
Osaka Castle Museum
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Winter
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Feb.
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The listed information is current as of October 2019. Schedules are subject to change or cancellation.
Please see the website for the latest information.
Meet Emotion.
Osaka Graffiti.
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OSAKA GRAFFITI
Photographer
Masakazu Sugiura
01 : Tenpozan
02 : The winning daruma
of Katsuo-ji Temple
03 : Marble Beach
04 : Sakai-Senboku
Coastal Industrial Zone
05 : Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun
06 : Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
07 : Settsu-kyo Gorge
08 : Takenouchi-kaido Road
09 : Tsutenkaku Tower
10 : Senri River Embankment
11 : Hankai Tramway
12 : Namba Yasaka Jinja Shrine
13 : Kishiwada Castle Garden
14 : Dotonbori
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Meet emotion.
Osaka Graffiti

Experience kuidaore
(eating until satisfied),
Osaka Food Culture!
Experience kuidaore
(eating until satisfied),
Osaka Food Culture!
The specialty taste of Osaka dashi can be
fully experienced in these flavorful dishes.
Photo provided by Dotonbori Imai
Crunchy tempura with a
special sauce that has
an exquisite dashi taste.
I n r e c e n t y e a r s t h e
amount of shops that
serve inexpensive and
delicious tendon have
been growing.
Photo provided by
Sakamachi Ten-don
Sukiyaki is a dish where beef and vegetables with
a sweet and salty flavor are eaten with raw egg. In
Kansai, the beef is grilled by itself first.
Photo provided by Kitamura
Refined dashi, fresh fish or meat and plenty of vege-
tables are boiled together to create an umami taste.
Photo provided by Mimiu
In Osaka, the real charm of the Kappo is the cuisine
that makes the most of the inherent flavor of the ingre-
dients. Enjoy the conversation of the chef along with
the skill of cooking right before your eyes.
Photo provided by Naniwa Kappo Kigawa
The nearby fishing grounds of the Kyoto
and Hokuriku areas made Crab a staple
food of Osaka culture. Crab hot pot with
vegetables is an Osaka original.
Photo provided by Kani Douraku
Osaka, where blowfish is consumed more than
any other place in Japan. Since there are many
specialty blowfish restaurants, you can enjoy
them at reasonable prices.
The spice curry made with
Japanese dashi has differ-
ent ingredients to enjoy
depending on the restau-
rant. Stir it and try it.
Photo provided by Nijinohotoke
The beef tendon, daikon
and other ingredients
boiled in the aromatic
dashi soup have a mild
flavor. The Kansai style is
to eat the Oden with light
soy sauce or white soy
sauce.
Photo provided by Kantodaki Kikuya
Sushi made in a small wooden box is a
delightful Osaka treat. In Osaka, it is
considered a delicacy for a celebration.
Photo provided by Yoshinosushi
The famous Osaka “dashi”
(base flavor) culture
Osaka, land of “dashi” made with konbu and bonito.
Dashi is used in common foods like udon and oden to
dishes served in upscla Kappo restaurant. Dashi has a
unique presence of its own. In Osaka it is said that a
good cook is a cook who can make good dashi.
¢ Tendon
¢ Kitsune Udon, Oyakodon
¢ Sushi of Osaka
¢ Blowfish cuisine
¢ Kappo (Japanese restaurant)
¢ Udon-suki
¢ Dashi Curry
¢ Crab cuisine
¢ Oden
¢ Sukiyaki
Our specialty “dashi”
Osaka’s dashi is made
with a substantial
richness and umami, yet
the taste is elegant and
subdued.
High quality ingredients at
elegant restaurants in Osaka
The inherited tradition and flavor of Osaka are a
celebration of food.
This is a collection of foods that are popular for
anniversaries or celebrations like sukiyaki,
blowfish and crab.
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Be prepared to get your fill of local taste!
Let’s dig in!
 Okonomiyaki
 Takoyaki
 Kushikatsu
 Ikayaki
The representative Konamon dish made with
a base of flour and cabbage. You can put
meat, squid or any other ingredients. At
some restaurants, you can bake it yourself.
Photo provided by Okonomiyaki Mizuno
Squid and flour dough pressed
together on a teppan (iron grill).
The chewy dough and the
plump squid are a great match.
Photo provided by Hanshin Umeda Main
Store Snack Park
One of the must-try foods of Osaka.
Easily eaten as a snack, and bite-sized
too.
Photo provided by Takoyaki Kappo Takomasa
Kushikatsu is deep fried
meat, vegetables and more.
This Osaka soul food is a
staple with its renowned
taste and reasonable price.
Photo provided by Gifuyahonke
First, you dip the skewer for a good helping of sauce. If
the sauce runs out, use the cabbage on the table to
scoop some more. The cabbage is crunchy and
delicious itself. This is the way to eat kushikatsu.
As a food city, you
just have to try it.
Konamon (flour-based dishes)
Culture: Overflowing with
history and tradition.
“No double dipping” is the law of
Kushikatsu!
Okonomiyaki, rumored to first been made
when Sen No Rikyu served “fu-no-yaki,” or
baked wheat, at his tea ceremonies.
As a food where anyone can put whatever
they like, hence the name, it has become the
representative soul food of Osaka.
The amount of families that own a takoyaki
machine in Osaka is far beyond any other
prefecture, proving that the love Osaka people
have for Konamon is as hot as the sun.
dish made with
a base of flour and cabbage. You can put
meat, squid or any other ingredients. At
some restaurants, you can bake it yourself.
baked wheat, at his tea ceremonies.
As a food where anyone can put whatever
they like, hence the name, it has become the
representative soul food of Osaka.
takoyaki
machine in Osaka is far beyond any other
prefecture, proving that the love Osaka people
is as hot as the sun.
Local sake of Osaka has
been cultivated alongside
the abundant cuisine of
the area and has a clean
yet deep taste.
Photo provided by Akishika, Naniwa
Masamune, Amanosake
The southern part of Osaka is
one of the few places in Japan
where grapes are cultivated,
and people have been making
wine there for over 100 years.
You can easily find bottles of
Osaka wine in city shops.
Photo provided by Nakamura Wine
 Mitarashi Dango (rice damping)
Photo provided by Kiyasu Sohonpo
 Fruit Daifuku
(soft japanese cake)  Osaka
Local Sake
 Osaka Wine
Shumai is also a delicacy along with
Butaman. There are various types such
as pork-filled, shrimp-filled and others,
and some restaurants use a thin
omelet for the skin of the dumpling.
Photo provided by Ippotei
The umami of the pork and the
sweetness of the vegetables fuse
together to create a juicy taste. In
Osaka they are called Butaman,
rather than Nikuman.
Photo provided by 551 HORAI
 Shumai (Steamed dumpling)
Recommended Osaka souvenirs
 Butaman (Steam pork bun)
A traditional snack that is
representative of Osaka
with history and tradition
that have been passed
down since the Edo period.
Photo provided by Amidaike Daikoku
The representative high-class souvenir
from Osaka(culture), a place with a deep
connection to konbu (kelp).
Photo provided by Oguraya Yamamoto
The birthplace of Osaka
Glass, with a factory in
Temma. When liquid is
poured into the glass, the
light reflects to look like a
beautiful kaleidoscope.
Photo provided by Kiriko Factory Shoei
 Iwa-okoshi,
Awa-okoshi
 Shio-Konbu (Salt Kelp)
 Temma Kiriko
 Chusen Dye Hand Towels
These hand towels, using a charming simple
fabric and Osaka-born dying technique,
come in various designs made in collabora-
tion between artisans and artists. Great for a
cute souvenir.
Photo provided by Nijiyura
Photo provided by Isshindou
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World
Heritage
Richu-tennno-ryo Kofun Itasuke Kofun
Gobyoyama Kofun Hanzei-tenno-ryo Kofun
Nisanzai Kofun
Ojin-tenno-ryo Kofun
Komuroyama Kofun
Tsudo-shiroyama Kofun
Hakucho-ryo Kofun
Japan's largest
keyhole-shaped mounded
tomb, built in the middle of
the fifth century. It is one of
the world's three largest
mounded tombs.
Come and meet the Middle Ages
Amanosan
Kongoji Temple▶
Habikino
Habikino
Fujiidera
Fujiidera
A treasure trove of cultural heritage
from the Middle Ages,
preserved for a thousand years
Takenouchi-kaido Road▶
Hine-jinja Shrine▶
1,300 years of travels in preparation for the afterlife
Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage of 33 temples
大阪府
Osaka Pref.（Izumi, Fujiidera, Ibaraki, Minoh ）
A unique space spun from the dreams of seafarers
Kitamae-Bune ports of call and shipowner villages
Osaka
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
Mozu area Furuichi area
Kawachi
nagano
A city depicted in travel diaries and
two illustrations
The scenery of medieval Hinenosho
two illustrations
two illustrations
two illustrations
two illustrations
Izumisano
Takenouchi Kaido /
Yokooji (Highway)
Takenouchi Kaido /
Takenouchi Kaido /
Takenouchi Kaido /
Takenouchi Kaido /
Yokooji (Highway)
Yokooji (Highway)
Yokooji (Highway)
Yokooji (Highway)
Osaka Pref.
Nara Pref.
As the city prospered around Kanshinji
Temple and Amanosan Kongoji Temple, many
Buddhist statues and other items of medieval
cultural heritage remain. Here you can meet
with the Middle Ages, experiencing the
remnants of a mountain castle built as a hub
for transport.
This National Road flourished in ancient times
as a path of for the transmission of technolo-
gies and Buddhism, in the Middle Ages as a
pipeline that connected cities, and in early
modern times as a road for post towns. Traces
of these ages remain at every location.
Izumisano retains the scenery of Hinenosho, a
village recorded in medieval illustrations and
travel diaries. Hine-jinja Shrine and other
shrines, temples, and ponds depicted in
illustrations still remain.
Japan's most ancient
pilgrimage trail, linking 33
temples in the Saigoku
region. Four of the 33
pilgrimage sites, including
Soji-ji Temple, are in
Osaka Prefecture.
Osaka was the origin and
destination of the kitamae-bune
commercial ships of near-mod-
ern history. The Sumiyoshi-taisha
Shrine that the boatmen visited,
and the stone lanterns standing
in the temple grounds, recall
days of old.
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Amanosan Kongoji Temple
Kanshinji Temple
➡P34
Sumiyoshi-taisha Shrine
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Takenouchi-kaido Road
Historical Museum
Soji-ji Temple
Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
This group of kofun tomb mounds became Osaka's first
World Heritage site in July 2019. According to UNESCO,
"the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group represents and provides
exceptional testimony to the culture of the Kofun period of
Japan's ancient history."
About 840m
in length,
including
the moat!
About 840m
in length,
including
the moat!
Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun
VR (Virtual Reality)
experience
(Sakai City Museum)
World Heritage Sakai
Nintoku-tenno-
ryo Kofun
*Photographs are aerial photographs.
Sakai
Japan
Heritage
"Japan Heritage" refers to stories recognized by the Agency
for Cultural Affairs as speaking of Japan's culture and
traditions through the historical attractions and
characteristics of regions.
Japan's most ancient National Road,
conveying an unending history of 1400 years
Hine-jinja Shrine
Hine-jinja Shrine
Hine-jinja Shrine
Hine-jinja Shrine
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Mozuyan
(©2014 Osaka Prefecture)
49 kofun (23 in the
Mozu area and 26 in the
Furuichi area),
including those
above, were
recognized as a
World Heritage site.
Komuroyama Kofun
Mozuyan
49 kofun (23 in the
including those
recognized as a
Komuroyama Kofun
Mozuyan

[1] Address [2] Reservations [3] Holidays [4] Traffic [5] Fees
Create!
Create!
Try!
Try!
SAKAI RISHO NO MORI
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
In Sakai, the home of Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony), you can
try genuine matcha tea made by a tea master and
Japanese sweets, either seated at a table or in a tearoom.
Agricultural Park (Savor Farm), Tondabayashi City
Features various experiences such as harvest of
seasonal vegetables, fruit picking, vegetable and
flower planting, cooking class and craft classes.
Japan Tate-do Association
Instructors will teach the Tate (swordplay) that is seen in
movies and television shows. You can try out dressing like a
Ninja and throwing stars as well.
[1] Imai Building 3F, 1-1-27, Kitahorie, Nishi Ward, Osaka City
[2] Needed, from 2 persons [3] No scheduled holidays
[4] Osaka Metro: Yotsubashi Sta. [5] Depends on the course chosen
☎ 06-6536-8048
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
Using an original woodcut and paint, you can
create your own ukiyoe painting. The beginner
course includes 3 colors and the finished
painting can be taken as a souvenir.
Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony)
Experience
Ninja and Samurai
Experience Making
Ukiyoe
Fruit
Picking
Experience Tate
(swordplay)
while dressed
in Kimono.
Making a Food
Replica
[1] 1-6-4, Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka City [2] Needed [3] Mondays
(Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday) and year-end and new year holidays
[4] Osaka Metro: Namba Sta. [5] from 500 yen (separate from entrance fee)
☎ 06-6211-0303
[1] 2300 Kannabi, Tondabayashi City [2] Not needed
(first come first serve) [3] Mondays (Following weekday if Monday
is a national holiday) and year-end and new year holidays
[4] Kintetsu Line: Tondabayashi Sta.; Nankai Line: Kongo Sta.
[5] Depends on the course chosen (separate from entrance fee)
☎ 0721-35-3500
[1] 2-1-1, Shukuin-cho Nishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City, Osaka
[2] Not needed (Seated tea ceremony) Needed (Tea ceremony room)
[3] The 3rd Tuesday of the month (Wednesday if the 3rd
Tuesday is
a national holiday), year-end and new year holidays [4] Hankai Line: Shukuin Sta.
[5] From 500 yen (separate from entrance fee) ☎ 072-260-4386
Osaka has plenty of interesting places
where you can experience culture and
food, as well as factories you can visit.
Try them out for a good memory!
Osaka has plenty of interesting places
where you can experience culture and
food, as well as factories you can visit.
Try them out for a good memory!
Osaka
Interesting
Experiences
Design Pocket OSAKA
Try your hand at making a lifelike replica
of food. The takoyaki keyring comes with
2 pieces so its perfect as a souvenir.
[1] 10-11, Nambasennichimae, Chuo Ward,
Osaka City [2] Reservations take priority
[3] Never closed [4] Osaka Metro: Namba Sta.
[5] Starting from 2,480 yen ☎ 06-6586-6251
Making
Ramen
➡P38
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Asahi Beer Suita Factory
A brewery with more than 120 years of
history. After seeing how the beer is made,
you can try some fresh draught beer.
[1]1-45, Nishinosho-cho, Suita City [2]
Needed [3] Year-end and new year holidays
and specified days [4] JR/Hankyu Line: Suita
Sta. [5] Free ☎ 06-6388-1943
Designed by the Viennese artist Master Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Plant
Tour
Maishima Incineration Plant
Maishima Incineration Plant Osaka Area Environmental Partnership Facility
An incineration plant with a novel appearance.
With regional roots, this plant was built as a
symbol of the harmony of technology, ecology
and art. Tours of the plant are also available.
[1]1-2-48, Hokkoshiratsu, Konohana Ward, Osaka City
[2] Needed [3] Sundays, national holidays and year-end
and new year holidays [4] From JR Sakurajima Station,
take the Maishima Active Bus to Kankyo shisetsu
kumiai-mae [5] Free ☎ 06-6463-4153
Taste!
Taste!
Plant
Tour Tasting
➡P42
CUPNOODLES MUSEUM OSAKA IKEDA
You can have the experience of making an original CUPNOODLE
here by choosing the soup flavor and the ingredients to use. There
is also an option to hand-make chicken ramen.
[1] 8-25, Masumi-cho, Ikeda City, Osaka [2] [5] (MY CUPNOODLES Factory)
Not needed, 1 ramen is 300 yen (Chicken Ramen Factory) Needed, Adults
500 yen, elementary school students 300 yen [3] Tuesdays (Wednesdays if
Tuesday is a national holiday) and year-end and new year holidays [4] Hankyu
Line: Ikeda Sta.
☎ 072-752-3484 (Directory), 072-751-0825 (for making reservations)
Enjoyable for both
adults and children
Well done!
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National Bunraku Theatre
The 4th
national theater in Japan.
Features performances such as Ningyo
joruri / Bunraku (Puppet Play), which has
been dedicated as a UNESCO intangible
cultural heritage.
Bunraku
Sakai City Traditional Crafts Museum
This facility gathers knives, scissors,
incense and other traditional Sakai industrial
products and famous items into one place
for purchase. On the 2nd
floor there is a
museum, the Sakai Hamono Museum.
Tradition of Sakai. Observe,
feel and take home the technique
of the artisans.
Kitchen knife
Chusen
(traditional Dyeing)
Incense stick
Rakugo
Tenjin Festival
Considered to be one of
the 3 biggest festivals in
Japan alongside Tokyo’s
Kanda Festival and
Kyoto’s Gion Festival.
The boats crossing the
river in the procession and
the dedication fireworks
are highly recommended.
Kishiwada Danjiri Festival
Danjiri is an autumn festival where
four-wheeled floats are pulled throughout
the city. The Danjiri Festival in Kishiwada
is famous all throughout Japan.
This festival will
definitely make you
feel the intensity of
the match.
[1] 1-12-10, Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
[2] Osaka Metro/Kintetsu Line: Nipponbashi Sta.
☎ 06-6212-2531
Temma Tenjin Hanjotei
An entertainment hall for Rakugo traditional japanese story teller that
reopened 60 years after the end of World War II. Features mainly
performances of rakugo but also includes manzai and folk songs.
[1] 2-1-34, Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City
[2] Osaka Metro: Minamimorimachi Sta.; JR Line: Osakatemmangu Sta.
☎ 06-6352-4874
[1] 1-1-30 Zaimokucho Nishi, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
[2] Hankai Line: Myokokujimae Sta. [4] December 29th
to
January 3rd
*Also closed occasionally throughout the year
[5] Free ☎ 072-227-1001
Daily
performances!
Traditional
Art and Culture
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You should definitely experience
the festivals and traditional arts
of Osaka that have been passed
onuninterrupted for generations.
You should definitely experience
the festivals and traditional arts
of Osaka that have been passed
onuninterrupted for generations.
Yanmar Stadium Nagai
Cerezo Osaka
2019 CEREZO OSAKA
▶Sumo Experience and
Chanko-nabe Course
▶30-minute
course
▶Stadium Interior Guided Tour Course
▶Stadium Interior Tour and Football Viewing Course
SUP experience
Take a walk
on the water
in the heart of the city!
Join a guided tour of
usually-restricted areas
inside stadiums, including
back stage at 2002 FIFA
World Cup venue Yanmar
Stadium Nagai. Osaka's
famous takoyaki dish is
part of the tour. Plans that
include football match
viewing are also available.
Encounter sumo, Japan's
traditional national sport. You'll
experience basic movements
and even actual grappling.
Chanko-nabe, the famous
ingredient-packed stew of
sumo wrestlers, is included!
Children and women are
welcome as well.
Take a "walk" on the water on a
standup paddleboard (SUP)
boat near Nakanoshima, a
symbol of the water metropolis
Osaka. Feel refreshed as you
paddle with the group, looking
out at the cityscape! Giant
f o u n t a i n s a n d h i g h - r i s e
buildings also make the area
impressive.
Active Square Daito
[1] 3-28-3 Fukono, Daito-shi
[2] JR/Nozaki
Water Metropolis
Experience Tour
Experience sports
in Osaka!
Experience sports
in Osaka!
See the website
for details.
[1] 1-1 Nagaikoen, Higashisumiyoshi-ward, Osaka
[2] JR Line: Tsurugaoka Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Nagai Sta.
[1] Kawanoeki Hachikenya,
1-2 Kitahamahigashi,
Chuo Ward, Osaka
[2] Keihan/Temmabashi,
Osaka Metro
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[1] Address [2] Traffic [3] Hours [4] Holidays [5] Fees

[1] Kitakagaya, Suminoe Ward, Osaka
[2] Osaka Metro/Kitakagaya
[1] Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward
[2] JR, Osaka Metro/Tennoji;
Osaka Metro/Dobutsuen-mae,
Ebisucho
☎
See a collection of about 8,500 works, focused on
paintings, sculptures, and handicrafts from Japan
and China. The building itself is a registered tangible
cultural property.
Discover a collection of about 11,000
works of Oriental art, including 2
National Treasures and 29 Important
Cultural Properties. Enjoy 5 to 6 special
exhibits per year, along with a beautiful
garden and weekend concerts.
Take a tour of an Osaka packed with art!
Art Spots
Art Spots
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Kuboso Memorial
Museum of Arts, Izumi Itsuo Art Museum
Logo objects in parks near the airport and in central city
locations are fantastic photo spots. Take some
commemorative shots as memories of your visit.
Touring Osaka's museums is another attraction of a visit.
A variety of museums are also introduced in the Area Guide (from P17).
Midosuji Sculpture Street features 28 works by prominent sculptors.
Enjoy these as you stroll the street!
Osaka has a fondness for the interesting and the unconventional.
Enjoy discovering unique murals around the city.
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[1] Chuo Ward, Osaka
[2] Osaka Metro/Yodoyabashi,
Honmachi, Shinsaibashi
Midosuji Sculpture Street
OSAKA
Monument
"Hector and Andromache" "Dancer" "Rhythm of Green"
"The Sculptress at Rest"
Umekita underground
passageway
[1] 2 Ofuka-cho, Kita Ward, Osaka
[2] JR/Osaka; Hankyu, Hanshin/Osaka-Umeda
[1] Kakuda-cho, Kita Ward
[2] JR/Osaka; Osaka Metro/
Umeda, Higashi-Umeda; Hankyu/
Osaka-Umeda
Umeda Chair
[1] Rinkuoraiminami, Izumisano
(inside Rinku Park)
[2] JR, Nankai/Rinku Town
LOVE RINKu
Search for downtown
wall art around
Kitakagaya Station
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Umeda Chair
[1] 1-82 Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward
[2] JR, Osaka Metro/Tennoji; Kintetsu/Osaka Abenobashi
[4] Mondays (following weekday if Monday is a holiday), 12/28-1/4
[5] General: 300 yen; High school and university students:
200 yen; Junior high school students and under: Free
*Separate fees for special exhibits and special displays
☎06-6771-4874
[1] 3-6-12 Uchida-cho, Izumi
[2] JR/Izumi-Fuchu; Semboku Rapid Railway/
Izumi-Chuo [4] Mondays (following weekday if
Monday is a holiday), year-end/New Year holiday,
during display changes [5] Differs by exhibit
☎0725-54-0001
View a collection of 5,500 works of arts
and crafts, collected by Hankyu Railway
founder Ichizo Kobayashi (a.k.a. Itsuo).
Special exhibits of these are held. Tea
is served in the tearoom on weekends
during the exhibits.
Flowers, animals and famous
s p o t s i n O s a k a a d o r n t h e
underpass walls, depicted by a
team of master craftsmen. You'll
see trick art as well.
Murals by artists and children
decorate walls around the station.
Make a treasure hunt out of your
search for artworks!
[1] 12-27 Sakaehonmachi, Ikeda
[2] Hankyu/Ikeda [4] Mondays (following day if
Monday is a holiday) [5] General: 700 yen;
High school and university students: 500 yen;
Junior high school students and under: Free
☎072-751-3865
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Floor guide
(brochures, signs, digital signage, etc.)
Facilities may be closed due to weather, maintenance or events. Please check if the facility you wish to visit is open beforehand.
[Osaka City Area]
This is the route by which you can efficiently visit the standard
sightseeing spots in Osaka. Enjoy yourself from morning to night!
Full of sights to see
like cultural properties
of Japan, the
reconstructed Golden
Tea Room and the
view from the
observation deck. The
illumination at
nighttime is fantastic.
❶ Osaka Castle Museum
You can try out the armor and
helmets of the Shogun (general) as well! ◀The long escalator is a sight to see.
Staff (desk clerks, salespersons, etc.)
*Staff members may not be permanently stationed.
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MAP
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Osaka
Area Guide
If you want to fully enjoy the
metropolitan areas of Osaka,
these five areas in the center of
the city are just for you.
From the center of Osaka, if
you go just a bit north, west or
south you can experience a
different type of area.
Take your time and look around
to find the place that suits you.
Osaka Castle
Tennoji / Abeno
Minami
(City South)
Bay Area
Kita (City North) /
Nakanoshima
Osaka City
[Legend]
[Available in multiple languages]
Osaka Free Wi-Fi (*all areas not covered) Other Wi-Fi services (*all areas not covered)
Official website (in Japanese; *Notification will be provided
when the website is available in multiple languages.)
Wi-Fi
➡ P31
Billiken, the enshrined god of
fortune on the observatory
floor, is said to provide
happiness to visitors who rub
the soles of his feet.
❸ Tsutenkaku Tower
➡ P34
The east and west towers are connected by
a 173m escalator in this super high-rise
building. From the observatory you can enjoy
a 360 degree view of the surroundings.
❺ Umeda Sky Building
Kuchu Teien Observatory ➡ P22
This is the spot that comes to mind
when talking about Osaka. The area
is famous and full of people all day.
❹ Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi ➡ P28•29
❷ ABENO HARUKAS ➡ P33
Wi-Fi
Go around the sights of Osaka on a double-decker
open-top bus. Departure and arrival are at the JR Osaka
Station Highway Bus Terminal and the total time is
approximately 1 hour.
☎0570-00-2424 (West JR Bus Reservation Center)
[5] Adults: 1,500 yen; Children: 1,000 yen
English, Chinese, Korean
*This bus service is not available for children aged three years or younger.
Viewing the sights of
Osaka by car.
Nippom
-bashi
❸
Ebisucho
❷
Tennoji
Osakajo
koen
Tanimachi
4-chome
❺
Umeda
Higashi-
Umeda
❶
Osaka
Castle
Museum
On foot
(About 15 min)
On foot
(About 15 min)
JROsaka
Loop Line
(About 12 min)
On foot
(About 15 min)
Osaka Metro
Sakaisuji Line
(About 2 min)
Osaka Metro
Tanimachi Line (About 7 min)
Osaka Metro
Midosuji Line (About 9 min)
On foot
(About 8 min)
▲ Definitely try it out!
▶
“ABENOBEA” is waiting to see you.
❹
Namba
◀
Toyonaka City
Toyonaka City
Ikeda City
Ikeda City
Suita City
Suita City
Takatsuki City
Takatsuki City
Ibaraki City
Ibaraki City
Minoh City
Minoh City
Settsu City
Settsu City
Shimamoto Town
Shimamoto Town
Toyono Town
Toyono Town
Nose Town
Nose Town
Northern
Northern
Osaka
Osaka
Higashiosaka City
Hirakata City
Yao City
Neyagawa City
Daito City
Kashiwara City
Kashiwara City
Kadoma
City
Shijonawate City
Katano City
Katano City
Moriguchi City
Moriguchi City
Eastern
Eastern
Osaka
Osaka
Sakai City
Sakai City
Kishiwada
Kishiwada
City
City
Izumiotsu City
Izumiotsu City
Kaizuka City
Kaizuka City
Izumisano
Izumisano
City
City
Tondabayashi
Tondabayashi
City
City
Kawachinagano City
Kawachinagano City
Izumi City
Izumi City
Habikino City
Habikino City
Takaishi City
Takaishi City
Fujiidera
City
Fujiidera
City
Sennan City
Sennan City
Osakasayama
City
Hannan City
Hannan City
Tadaoka Town
Tadaoka Town
Kumatori
Kumatori
Town
Town
Tajiri Town
Tajiri Town
Misaki Town
Misaki Town
Taishi Town
Taishi Town
Kanan Town
Kanan Town
Chihayaakasaka
Chihayaakasaka
Village
Village
Sennan City
Sennan City
Tajiri Town
Tajiri Town
Izumisano City
Izumisano City
Matsubara City
Matsubara City
Southern
Southern
Osaka
Osaka
Japan’s tallest high-rise building
complex. A panoramic view of
Osaka can be seen from the
Harukas 300 observation deck on
its top level. It also
houses a department
store, a hotel and an
art museum.
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Headquarter of all Sumiyoshi-Taisha
Shrines throughout Japan. Each of
the four towers of the main hall is
a national treasure. During New
Year, about 2.3 million people visit
the shrine for Hatsumode (first
shrine visit of the year).
ŒSumiyoshi-Taisha Shrine
Located in Daisen Park nearby the
Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun. The museum
introduces the Mozu Tumulus Clusters
the culture and history of the city of Sakai.
Pray for good fortune with
“Heavy or Light Stones.”
Sakai City Museum
One of the four Benzaiten of Japan. Known as the
temple where tomi-kuji (picking a fortune from a box
with a pointed stick) was began about 400 years
ago as well as the temple where lottery started.
‘CUPNOODLES MUSEUM
OSAKA IKEDA
Ryuanji (Temple of tomi-kuji)
A zoo located inside
Satsukiyama Park. It
features wombats
and wallabies from
Australia.
’Satsukiyama Zoo
This museum displays historical
documents related to Kamigata
Rakugo. There is also a corner
where you can freely listen to
DVDs and CDs of your favorite
performers.
“Rakugo Museum
This facility introduces the
life of Ichizo Kobayashi, the
founder of Hankyu Railway
and also an entrepreneur on
various fronts. The former
house of Ichizo is connected
to the restaurant Gazoku
Sansou.
”Ichizo Kobayashi Memorial Museum
New green maple leaves,
autumn leaves and the
winter Camellia are
beautiful at this
temple. The temple
also offers the
traditional
“fulfilment of love
(love-letter)” talisman.
Shotengu Saikoji
A temple for winning in the
Minoh Quasi-National Park, with
more than 260,000m2
temple
precincts, is famous for cherry
blossoms and autumn leaves.
(About 15 minutes by taxi)
ŽTemple for winning,
Katsuo-ji Temple
Houses built after the middle of the Edo period
and onward still stand in this town. This is the
only region in Osaka that has been designated
as an important preservation district for groups
of historic buildings.
Let your thoughts run through the
unchanging history.
Tondabayashi Jinaimachi
An ancient temple that sits on
the border between Osaka,
Nara and Wakayama
prefectures. Nyoirin Kannon,
the main item of worship at
the temple, is a national
treasure. Every year on April
17th and 18th, the doors to
the Kannon are opened.
‘Kanshinji
Temple
The oldest national road in Japan that
once connected Yamato, the old capital,
with Kawachi. From Oshoji (Street) in
Sakai City to around Nagao Shrine in
Nara Prefecture’s Katsuragi City, the
total length is about 26km.
ŽTakenouchi-kaido Road
A temple built to watch over the tomb of
Prince Shotoku. The Daijo ceremony,
called the “Coming of the Prince,” held on
the 11th and 12th of April is famous.
Eifukuji Temple
This temple is believed to have
been constructed after the death
of Prince Shotoku, when his three
wet nurse princesses became
nuns and built this temple to pray
for his happiness in the next world.
Saihoin
This road has the Amanosake
brewery, a local sake that was
loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The cobblestone pathways and
the quaint lighting of the town
bring about an elegant appeal.
’Koya-kaido Brewery Road
This tourism and exchange
facility offers sightseeing and
event information regarding
Tondabayashi City and
surrounding cities as well as
sale of speciality goods.
ŒKirameki Factory
Yuzuru Foot Spa
Minoh Falls, chosen as one of the “best 100
waterfalls in Japan.” Every year more than 1 million
people visit the impressive and beautiful waterfall.
ŒMinoh Falls
[Sakai City Area]
*The photo is an aerial photograph.
Osaka-
Umeda
Osaka-
Umeda
Œ
Minoh
‘’“”
Ikeda
Osaka-
Abenobashi
Osaka-
Abenobashi
‘’
Kawachi-
nagano
Œ
Tonda-
bayashi
Ž
Kishi
[Hokusetsu Area]
[Minami Kawachi Area]
Tondabayashi
Tondabayashi
ご宿泊
Kawachinagano
Kawachinagano
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Nintoku-tenno-ryo Kofun is one of the
world's largest mounded tombs. The
Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group, which
includes this tomb, was registered as a
World Heritage site in July 2019.
SAKAI RISHO NO MORI
Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko
pTry out the Kofun Burger
for lunch at “Café IROHA.”
pLong-standing
Japanese sweets shop
Take a break at “Kanbukuro”
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Kishiwada
Kishiwada
Kishiwada Danjiri Kaikan
Features the Happi coats of various areas of
Kishiwada as well as the oldest existing
danjiri (cart). The video of the festival on the
big screen is a sight to see.
About 30 minutes by
train and bus from
Kishiwada Sta.
Staying overnight at
Okumizuma Onsen is
recommended.
About 15 minutes by
bus from Ikeda Sta.
Fushio Onsen
Fushioukaku is
recommended.
About 10 minutes by
train and walking from
Kawachinagano Sta.
Amami Onsen Nanten-en
is recommended.
ÆP38
ÆP38
ÆP42
ÆP12 ÆP42
ÆP40
ÆP39
Namba
Œ
Sumiyoshi-
Taisha
Shrine
Sakai
Sakai

Kishiwada
Ishibashi
handai-mae
Ishibashi
handai-mae
(Momiji) Maple Tempura u
Minoh
Minoh
Ikeda
Ikeda
ÆP34
World Heritage
Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group
CHO (Chief Haniwa Officer),
PR character of Sakai
Take a little
break and then
head
to Katsuoji
Temple
Take a little
break and then
head
to Katsuoji
Temple
Ž
pLove-letter
Trace the signs
of antiquity
Experience the
abundant nature
and culture
The Sakai Station
Tourism Information
Center offers
convenient rental
bicycles.
Nankai
Main Line
(About
20 min)
Hankyu
Takarazuka
Line
(About 18 min)
Kintetsu
Minami-Osaka
Line
Nagano Line
(About 30 min)
Kintetsu
Minami-Osaka
Line
Nagano Line
(About 45 min)
Kintetsu
Nagano Line
(About 3 min)
Kintetsu
Nagano Line
(About 14 min)
“Tondabayashi Croquette Jinaimachi
Shop” made using Ebi-imo.
You can get
various
information here!
Hankyu
Minoh
Line
(About 6 min)
Hankyu
Minoh
Line
(About 6 min)
Hankyu
Takarazuka
Line
(About 2 min)
Hankyu
Takarazuka
Line
(About 25min)
Nankai
Main Line
(About
7 min)
Nankai
Main Line
(About
16 min)
Nankai
Main Line
(About
25 min)

Sakai
City
Museum
Ž
Nintoku-
tenno-ryo
Kofun

SAKAI RISHO
NO MORI
SakaiPlazaof
RikyuandAkiko
Sakai
Station
Tourism
Information
Center
Try out the popular “Nintoku-tenno-ryo
Kofun VR experience,” which gives a 360
degree view of the tumuli from the sky.
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( ) Namba
S t a y
Have lunch at this
Western Café, “Otogiya.”
Taishi
Town
Taishi
Town
S t a y
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Kita Area
Creating trends and evolving
The gateway to Osaka
This new area is filled with shopping buildings, department
stores and offices. Just a little walk away is the beautiful
Nakanoshima area with its shoreline and retro buildings.
Minami
Osaka-jo
Bay
Area
Southern
Osaka
Northern
Osaka
Eastern
Osaka
Tennoji,
Abeno
Umeda Sky Building
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Featuring a nostalgic atmosphere, this area consists of shops and cafés that have been renovated from
traditional Japanese houses.
Accessible on foot because it is only one station away from Umeda.
[1] Nakazaki-cho, Kita Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Nakazakicho [3] [5] Hours and fees vary depending on the store.
Nakazakicho
Umeda area cyclic bus
This loop-line bus makes a circuit of the
Umeda area in about 30 minutes. The line
is recognizable by its green buses and bus
stops. Bus stops at twelve locations make
the line convenient to use.
Stops: 12 stops,
including JR Osaka Sta.
(East), Nishi-Umeda,
Chayamachi
[5] Adults: 100 yen;
One day pass: 200 yen
☎06-6866-3145
The trademark of this commercial complex
is the red Ferris wheel on the roof of the
building.Agiant whale-like object hanging
in the entrance atrium is a must-see. This
commercial complex contains approximately
170 stores popular with young people.
[1] 5-15, Kakuda-cho, Kita Ward [2] JR Line:
Osaka Sta.; Osaka Metro: Umeda or
Higashi-Umeda Sta.; Hankyu Line:
Osaka-Umeda Sta. [3] Shopping: 11:00-21:00;
Dining: 11:00-22:30 (Dining); Ferris wheel:
11:00-22:45 [4] No scheduled holidays
[5] Ferris wheel: 600 yen (children aged 5
years or younger are free)
☎06-6313-0501
HEP FIVE
B-2
Approximately 260 stores, including trendy shops and
restaurants, are located here under the themes of "From
Umeda" and "Largest in Umeda."
The large intellectual entertainment space "Knowledge
Capital" and the "UMEKITAFLOOR" that remains open
until 4:00 a.m. are also popular attractions.
GRAND FRONT OSAKA
[1] Ofuka-cho, Kita Ward [2] Direct connection to the north
entrance of JR Osaka Sta. [3] Shopping: 10:00‒21:00;
Dining: 11:00‒23:00 * Hours for some stores may vary.
[4] No scheduled holidays
☎06-6372-6300
Wi-Fi
i English, Chinese, Korean
English
With approximately 180 stores, including bars,
restaurants, clothing stores, and variety stores, the Whity
Umeda underground shopping mall is one of the largest
underground shopping areas in Osaka. It attracts
approximately 400,000 visitors a day.
[1] Komatsubara-cho, Kita Ward [2] JR Line: Osaka Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Umeda, Higashi-Umeda or Nishi-Umeda
Sta.; Hankyu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Umeda Sta.
[3] Shopping: 10:00‒21:00; Dining: 10:00-22:00 (Hours and
holidays vary depending on the store.) [4] The third
Thursday in odd-numbered months, January 1
☎06-6312-5511
Whity Umeda
D-1
C-2
Wi-Fi
English, Korean
[1] 1-1, Oyodo-naka, Kita Ward [2] JR Line: Osaka Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Umeda.; Hankyu Lines: Osaka-Umeda Sta.
[3] 9:30‒22:30 [4] Open throughout the year [5] Adults:
1,500 yen; From age 4 to 12: 700 yen
☎06-6440-3855
English
Afashionable underground shopping area centering on
apparel and miscellaneous goods. Direct connection to the
second basement of Osaka Ekimae Building No. 1 to No. 4.
The Umeda Sky Building is the world’s first super-high
connected building, and is Japan’s only building selected
as one of the world’s top 20 buildings. Kuchu Teien
Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and a
360-degree design, affording panoramic views of the city.
The building underwent renovations in July of 2018.
[1] Umeda, Kita Ward [2] JR Line: Osaka or Kitashinchi
Sta.; Osaka Metro: Umeda, Higashi-Umeda or Nishi-Umeda
Sta.; Hankyu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Umeda Sta.
[3] Shopping: 10:00‒21:00; Dining: 7:00‒22:00 (Hours and
holidays vary depending on the store.) [4] No scheduled
holidays
☎06-6348-8931
Diamor Osaka
OSAKA STATION CITY
The largest commercial complex in west Japan is centered
around JR Osaka station and features the fashion buildings
LUCUAand LUCUA1100, Daimaru Department Store and
various hotels. Great for shopping, watching movies and eating.
There are 9 different plazas in the area for people to relax.
[1] JR Osaka Station [2] JR Line: Osaka or Kitashinchi Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Umeda, Higashi-Umeda or Nishi-Umeda Sta.;
Hankyu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Umeda Sta. [3][4] Hours and
holidays vary depending on the facility or store.
☎ 06-6458-0212 (Osaka Station City Information)
English, Chinese
B-2
Wi-Fi English, Chinese, Korean, Thai
C-2
Wi-Fi English, Chinese, Korean
Kita and Nakanoshima
areas are around here!
Shin-Osaka Osaka/Umeda
Namba
Namba
Kita,
Nakanoshima
C-3
V-1
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Nakanoshima Area
A relaxing zone filled with history, greenery and water
Nakanoshima developed as a merchant area since the Edo period.
Great for walking around and looking through the parks, museums and retro
buildings.
The quick walking access from Umeda (Osaka) is also appealing.
Japan’s first museum created exclusively for
children. This museum allows kids to see, touch
and experience exhibits, and there are several
workshop events, such as hands-on craft-building.
A nursing room is also available.
Known to be the longest shopping street in Japan, the
shopping street has a collection of approximately 800
shops and restaurants, including old-fashioned diners,
sushi restaurants, a cutlery store with a swordsmith
legacy of several generations, and chinaware stores. It
takes about 40 minutes to walk from end to end.
[1] Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward [2] JR Line: Temma or
Osakatemmangu Sta.; Osaka Metro: Tenjimbashisuji
6-chome, Ogimachi, or Minamimorimachi Sta. [3] Hours and
holidays vary depending on the store.
Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street
[1] 2-1-7, Ogimachi, Kita Ward [2] JR Line: Temma
Sta.; Osaka Metro: Ogimachi Sta. [3] 9:30–17:00 (the
entrance closes 45 minutes before closing time.)
[4] Second and third Monday of the month
(the following day if Monday is a national holiday), the
fourth Monday in August, year-end and New Year
holidays, as well as other specific days [5] Adults:
1,400 yen; Elementary and junior high school students:
800 yen; Preschoolers aged three years or older: 500
yen ☎06-6311-6601
Kids Plaza Osaka
E-2
E-1~4
English, Chinese
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Built in 949, the shrine is one of the most famous in
Japan, known to enshrine Sugawara no Michizane, the
god of scholarship. It is fondly referred to by the local
community as Tenjin-san.
Osaka Temmangu Shrine Wi-Fi
[1] 2-1-8, Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward
[2] JR Line: Osakatemmangu Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Minamimorimachi Sta.
[3] 9:00–17:00 ☎06-6353-0025
E-4
English
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This urban oasis sandwiched between two rivers was chosen as one of the top 100 green
spots in Osaka. In summer and autumn, the park is filled with roses. In winter, the park
becomes the main venue for the festival of the lights.
[1] Nakanoshima, Kita Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Yodoyabashi or Kitahama Sta.; Keihan Line:
Yodoyabashi, Kitahama or Naniwabashi Sta. [3] Always open ☎06-6312-8121
Nakanoshima Park E-4
Opened in 1918 and designated as an important cultural property of Japan, this neo-Renais-
sance-style building is one of the most famous buildings in Osaka.
The hall houses an exhibition room that introduces the history of Osaka City Central Public
Hall, a shop selling goods and books, and a restaurant.
[1] 1-1-27, Nakanoshima, Kita Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Yodoyabashi or Kitahama Sta.; Keihan Line:
Yodoyabashi, Kitahama or Naniwabashi Sta. [3] 9:30-21:30 [4] Closed on the 4th Tuesday of every
month (on Wednesday if the 4th Tuesday is a national holiday) ☎06-6208-2002
Osaka City Central Public Hall D-4
English *English descriptions are limited
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An underground museum, one of only a few in the world. With a
large collection of modern art from Japan and abroad, the
museum holds exhibitions, lecture meetings, and symposiums.
[1] 4-2-55, Nakanoshima, Kita Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Higobashi Sta.;
Keihan Line: Watanabebashi or Nakanoshima Sta. [3] 10:00‒17:00
(the entrance closes at 16:30) Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00‒20:00
(the entrance closes at 19:30.) * Hours may vary depending on the
exhibition. [4] Mondays (the following day if Monday is a holiday),
year-end and New Year holidays. [5] General Admission is 430 yen
☎06-6447-4680
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English
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
B-4
This famous school was established by the Western Studies
professor Koan Ogata in 1838 and taught Western Studies and
medicine to the likes of Yukichi Fukuzawa and more. The
building itself has kept its appearance and been designated as
an important cultural property of Japan.
[1] 3-3-8, Kitahama, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Yodoyabashi or
Kitahama Sta. [3] 10:00-16:00 [5] General admission is 260 yen
☎06-6231-1970
This museum features Oriental ceramics from China, Korea and
Japan and other countries in Asia. The abundant and high
quality collection features 2 national treasures and 13 important
cultural properties of Japan.
[1] 1-1-26, Nakanoshima, Kita Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Yodoyabashi or
Kitahama Sta.; Keihan Line: Yodoyabashi, Kitahama or Naniwabashi
Sta. [3] 9:30‒17:00 (the entrance closes at 16:30) [5] General
admission is 500 yen (normal exhibits) ☎06-6223-0055
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka D-4
D-5
Tekijuku
Every year on July 24th and 25th the
Tenjin Festival is held. The shrine
parishioners are dressed in vivid
outfits and more than 100 boats
gather for the procession. Then, the
fireworks at the end color the
summer night sky.
Tenjin Festival
Featuring the Osaka-style bustle and atmosphere.
An area that flourished due to the proximity to Osaka Temmangu, famous for Tenjin Festival
The museum has faithfully re-created
traditional townhouses, using a construction
method popular in the 1830s. Visitors can
experience what life was like in Osaka in the
past, entering tatami rooms and viewing
furnishings placed in the rooms. The kimono
wearing program is also well-received.
Osaka Kurashi no Konjakukan
The Osaka Museum of Housing
and Living
[1] 6-4-20, Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward
[2] Osaka Metro: Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Sta.
[3] 10:00–17:00 (the entrance closes at 16:30.)
[4] Tuesdays, year-end and New Year holidays.
[5] Adults: 600 yen, high school and university
students: 300 yen, middle school students and
under is free. ☎06-6242-1170
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23 The information described in this guidebook is as of October 2019. Fees, holidays, etc. are subject to change.

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Ogimachi Entrance
Dojima Entrance
Kitahama Exit
Osaka Kurashi no Konjakukan
The Osaka Museum
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Kansai Telecasting
Kita Ward Office
JR West Headquarters
Umeda Loft
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Mainichi Shimbun
Asahi Broadcasting
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Ferris Wheel
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Hankyu Grand Bldg.
Hankyu Dept.Store
Umeda Main Store
Osaka Central Post Office
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Nakanoshima
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HERBIS ENT
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Ogimachi
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swimming pool
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HERBIS
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River Station
Hachikenya
Hachikenya-
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Umeda
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Osaka SHIKI Theatre
Sankei Hall BREEZÉ
Osaka Int'l Convention Center
The Phoenix
Hall
Umeda Arts Theater
Theater Drama City
Dojima
River Forum
ABC Hall
Festival Hall
Naniwa Church
Former Konishi
Residence
Osaka
Exchange
The Site of Osaka
Conference
Doshomachi Pharmaceutical and
Historical Museum
Yuki Museum of Art
Osaka Science Museum
Nakanoshima Kosetsu
Museum of Art.
OSAKA Science & Technology Center
Exhibition Hall
Ikoma
Bldg.
Kitahama
Retro Bldg.
Arai
Bldg.
Aishu Kindergarten
Ruins of
Kaitokudo Trace of Doza
Tekijuku
Osaka Gas Bldg.
Gallery Namban
Sakaro no Matsu Monument The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Osaka Prefectural
Nakanoshima Library
Bank of Japan
Koji Kinutani Tenku Art Museum
Sumitomo Bldg.
Sumitomo
Mitsui Bank
Osaka Club
Sukunahikona Jinja Shrine
Goryo Jinja Shrine
Fukushima Tenmangu
Shrine
Horikawa Ebisu
Jinja Shrine
Taiyuji
Temple
Tsuyu no Tenjinja Shrine
(Ohatsu-Tenjin)
Tsunashiki
Tenjinja Shrine
Hotarumachi
Chayamachi
Shin-Umeda
City
Kitashinchi
(Sonezaki Shinchi)
GRAND FRONT OSAKA
Nakazakicho
OsakaCity
CentralPublicHall
Nakanoshima Park
Kids Plaza Osaka
Umeda Sky Building
Kuchu Teien Observatory
The National
Museum of Art, Osaka
HEP FIVE
Whity Umeda
(underground)
Diamor Osaka
Osaka Temmangu
Shrine
OSAKA STATION
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Tourist Information OSAKA
OSAKA AQUA BUS “AQUA-LINER”
OFUNE-CAMOME
Nakanoshima Night View Cruise
Osaka Wonder Cruise
OSAKA AQUA BUS
“AQUA-LINER”
Hankyu Tourist Center,
OSAKA-UMEDA
U.S.A.
Germany
Italy
Indonesia
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Osaka
H. Landmark Umeda
Hotel Binario
Umeda
H. New
Hankyu Osaka
The Westin Osaka
H. Monterey Osaka
Hearton H. Nishiumeda
The Ritz-
Carlton, Osaka
2nd Inn Umeda
Hilton
Osaka
Osaka
Dai-ichi H.
Yamanishi Welfare
Memorial Hall
Daiwa Royal H. D-CITY
Osaka Higashitemma
Seminar House
X WAVE Umeda
H. Kinki
H. Kitahachi
H. Ilmonte
VIA INN UMEDA
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H. Hokke Club Osaka
H. Kansai
H. Hanshin Osaka
FIRST CABIN
HANSHIN
NISHIUMEDA
Hearton H.
Kitaumeda
Toyoko Inn
Osaka Umeda
Nakatsu No.1
H. Hankyu
International
Toyoko Inn Osaka
Umeda Higashi
Tenma- Tenjin
MAIDO-ya
RIHGA Royal H. Osaka
Mitsui Garden H.
Osaka Premier
H. NCB
Mitsui Garden H.
Osaka Yodoyabashi
Daiwa Roynet H.
Osaka-Kitahama
Daiwa Roynet H.
Osaka-Kitahama
H. Brighton City
Osaka Kitahama
Toyoko Inn Osaka
Yodoyabashi-eki Minami
Osaka
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Kitashinchi
ANA Crowne
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H. Granvia
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Toyoko Inn Osaka
Temmabashi Otemae
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ABC-MART
Umeda Building
EST
Hankyu Tourist Center,
OSAKA-UMEDA
Hankyu Dept.Store
Umeda Main Store
Tourist Information
OSAKA
Tourist Information
OSAKA
Umeda Sta.
Umeda Sta.
GRAND FRONT
OSAKA
GRAND FRONT
OSAKA
For Osaka-Umeda Sta. (Hankyu) 3F
For Osaka-Umeda Sta. (Hankyu) 3F
HEP NAVIO
Passage
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Umeda Main Store
Daimaru
Umeda
E-ma
Osaka Ekimae
No.1 Bldg.
Osaka Ekimae
No.2 Bldg.
Osaka Ekimae
No.3 Bldg.
Osaka Ekimae
No.4 Bldg.
Umeda
DT Tower
Osaka
Maru Bldg.
Kitashinchi Sta.
Kitashinchi Sta.
Osaka-Umeda Sta.
(Hanshin)
Osaka-Umeda Sta.
(Hanshin)
Hilton Plaza
East
Hanshin Main Line
Hanshin Main Line
Nishi-Umeda Sta.
Nishi-Umeda Sta.
Osaka
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Nakanoshima
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Airport Limousine bound for Kansai International Airport
Airport Limousine bound for Osaka International Airport
Art Gallery, Museum, Research Facility
Historic Structure and Site, Monument, etc.
Tourist Information Center Consulate
Shrine
Temple
Hotel
Junior High School
High School / University
Hospital
Post Office
Library
Park, Garden
Tourist Attraction, Leisure Facility, etc.
Sports Facility
Police Station
Sightseeing Boat, etc.
Pool
Sightseeing Bus
Shopping
Hall, Theater, Exhibition Hall

Dotomborigawa River
Hommachi Sta.
Hommachi Sta.
Hommachi
Sta.
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-Hommachi Sta.
Osaka Namba
Sta.
Shinsaibashi Sta.
Nagahoribashi Sta.
Nishiohashi Sta.
Namba Sta.
JR-Namba Sta.
Namba Sta.
(Nankai)
Kintetsu
Nippombashi Sta.
Nippombashi Sta.
Sakuragawa Sta.
Yotsubashi Sta.
Namba Sta.
Namba Sta.
Osaka Metro Chuo Line
Osaka Metro Nagahori
Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line
Kintetsu Osaka Line / Nara Line
Hanshin Namba Line
Osaka
Metro
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Line
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Metro
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Nansan-dori St.
Nagahori-dori St.
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Dobuike-suji
Ave.
Sankyubashi-suji
Ave.
Sakai-suji
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Ebisubashi-suji
Shopping St.
Tachibana Dori St. (Orange St.)
Suomachi-dori (Europe-dori) St.
Awaza Entrance
and Exit
Minatomachi Exit
Minatomachi Entrance and Exit
ntrance
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Shinanobashi
Exit
Shinanobashi
Entrance
Hommachi Exit
Yotsubashi Entrance
ntrance
Yuhigaoka Entrance and Exit
OCAT
(Osaka City Air Terminal)
ROUND1 Kita-
Shinsaibashi
Namba Walk (underground)
BIC Camera
Monument of Mr. Yasui Doton
Chuo Indoor
Pool
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store
North Bldg.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store South Bldg.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store Main Bldg.
BIG STEP
Shinsaibashi OPA
The Sankei Shimbun
Chuo Ward
Office
Canal
Terrace
Tombori River JAZZ Boat
Minato Machi
River Place
Takashimaya
Osaka Store
NAMBASky,O
NAMBA NanNan
(underground)
LABI 1 NAMBA
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Namba CITY
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Osaka Convention &
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HIPS
Namba Marui
（○I○I ）
EDIONArena Osaka
(Osaka Pref. Gymnasium)
Aiau-bashi Brg.
Utsubo Tennis Center
Utsubo Park
Resona Bank
Business Innovation
Center Osaka
Japan Tate-do Association
Nipponbashi pier
Design Pocket OSAKA
Design Pocket OSAKA
Shimanouchi
Library
Simanouchi
Church
Apple Shinsaibashi
Ebisubashi
Brg.
Ebisubashi
Brg.
Dotombori-
bashi
Brg.
Dotombori-
bashi
Brg.
TOMBORI
River
Walk
Tazaemon-bashi
Bridge
Pier
Minatomachi pier
Naniwa Park
OFUNE-CAMOME
Naniwa Exploration Cruise
with Rakugoka
Osaka Wonder Cruise
Tombori
River
Cruise
BIG CAT
Namba Hatch
ORIX THEATER
TORII Hall
Yoshimoto Manzai Gekijyo
Mengyo Kaikan
Sanno Art
Museum
Kamigata
Ukiyoe Museum
Dotonbori ZAZA
ThesiteofTakemotoza
Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts
The Entrepreneurial
museum of Challenge
and Innovation
Namba Yasaka
Jinja Shrine
Daijobo
Temple
Namba Jinja Shrine
Ikasuri-jinja Shrine
(Zama-jinja)
Minami-Mido
Temple
Mitsudera
Temple
Temple
Kita-Mido Temple
Soemoncho
MINAMI SEMBA
SENNICHIMAE
Shinsaibashisuji North
Shopping St.
Kuromon Ichiba
Market
Namba Grand Kagetsu
Dotonbori
BunrakuTheatre
NationalBunrakuTheatre
Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
Minamihorie
CRYSTA Nagahori (Underground)
Kitahorie
Sankaku Park
(Mitsu Park)
Shinsaibashi
Brand-name
Boutique Area
Osaka Shochikuza Theater
Sennichimae Doguya-suji
Shopping Street
Namba
Parks
Amerikamura
Shinsaibashi-suji
Shopping
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Osaka Nippombashi
DEN-DEN Town
Tourist Information NAMBA
Thailand
Mongolia
India
U.K.
Korea
H. Le Botejour Namba
Sunlife
Cityroute H.
Viale Osaka
Arietta H. Osaka
The St. Regis Osaka
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Daiwa Roynet H. Yotsubashi
Toyoko Inn
Osaka Semba No.1
H. Trusty
Shinsaibashi
H. Villa Fontaine
Osaka-Shinsaibashi
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Osaka Shinsaibashi
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi Nishi
Hearton H. Shinsaibashi
Nagahoridori
H. Nikko Osaka
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Osaka Fujiya Hotel
Azu-Garden Nippombashi
ibis Styles
Osaka Namba
Holiday Inn
Osaka
Namba
Ryokan Kuramoto
Yamatoya Honten
Business Inn
Sennichimae H.
Cross H. Osaka
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OSAKA-NAMBA
Kaneyoshi Ryokan
Dotonbori H.
Comfort H.
Osaka Shinsaibashi
H. Ilcuore Namba
Swissôtel
Nankai Osaka
Namba Oriental H.
Nipponbashi Crystal H.
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka-Namba
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Namba
Super H.
Namba Nipponbashi
H. Ichiei
Fraser Residence
Nankai Osaka
Grampus inn Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka
Namba Nishi
H.Monterey
Grasmere Osaka
VIA INN SHINSAIBASHI
NAGAHORIDORI
SARASA H.
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New Oriental H.
H. ROUTE-INN
Osaka Honmachi
karaksa H.
Osaka Namba
Capsule H.
Asahiplaza
Shinsaibashi
Midosuji H.
OSAKA EXCEL
HOTEL TOKYU
Hotel 1-2-3 Osaka
Sakaisuji Honmachi
very hotel
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HOTEL ROYAL
CLASSIC OSAKA
The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi
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Minami
One of the largest shopping areas in the Minami area,
extending approximately 580m north to south from
the south side of Nagahori-dori St. to Soemoncho-dori
St. The Shopping Street has roughly 180 shops
including a Daimaru Department Store, popular
sweets shops and the latest fast fashion stores.
Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
[1] Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro:
Shinsaibashi Sta. ☎ 06-6211-1114
English, Chinese
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The area surrounding the intersection of Mido-suji
Ave. and Nagahori-dori St. is full of luxury brand
stores from all over the world, including Chanel,
Cartier, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. The external
appearances and show windows of the various brand
shops are a sight to see.
Shinsaibashi Brand-name
Boutique Area
[1] Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro:
Shinsaibashi Sta.
Shopping is
a lot of fun!
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The area surrounding Horie is known to be a town of
superb taste. There are cafés, variety stores, and
many other shops. The area is considered to be a
cultural spot for creators and cultural figures, with
many little-known hot spots.
Kitahorie and Minamihorie
[1] Kitahorie to Minamihorie, Nishi Ward [2] Osaka
Metro: Yotsubashi Sta.
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Minami Area
The intersection of tradition and trends.
An energetic and flourishing city.
This area contains traditional culture along with
cuisine, trending fashion and various other appealing sights.
Shin-Osaka
Osaka/Umeda
Namba
Namba
Minami is in this area!
[1] Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Shinsaibashi or
Yotsubashi Sta.
Centered around Triangle Park (Mitsu Park), which is representative
of Amerikamura, are various thrift stores, clothing stores, record
shops, restaurants and others. In recent years this area is gaining
popularity for its thrift stores and variety shops as well as popular
food.Along with the staple takoyaki and icedog, there are skewered
pancakes and long softcream for your enjoyment.
Amerikamura English, Chinese, Korean G-3
Minami
Osaka-jo
Bay
Area
Southern
Osaka
Northern
Osaka
Eastern
Osaka
Tennoji,
Abeno
Kita,
Nakanoshima
Shinsaibashi Sta. ☎ 06-6211-1114
English, Chinese
English, Chinese
[1] Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Shinsaibashi or
Yotsubashi Sta.
pancakes and long softcream for your enjoyment.
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The Yoshimoto Shin Kigeki comedy show is
performed 365 days a year. There are also
comic manzai performances, rakugo
storytelling performances, and comedy skits
by entertainers from the Yoshimoto talent
agency. There are souvenirs and abundant
restaurants inside as well.
Centering kabuki performances, the theater
presents various theatrical arts, including the
Shochiku Shin Kigeki comedy performances,
reviews, and concerts. You can enjoy
delicious Japanese and Western dishes in the
restaurants on the basement.
Osaka Shochikuza Theater
Namba Grand Kagetsu
Other than bunraku, one of the Japanese
traditional arts, a variety of performances,
including buyo (traditional Japanese dancing),
hogaku (traditional Japanese music), and
popular entertainment, are held at this theater.
National Bunraku Theatre
[1] 1-12-10, Nippombashi, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka
Metro: Nippombashi Sta.; Kintetsu Line:
Kintetsu-Nippombashi Sta. [3] [5] Hours and fees
vary depending on the performance. The
exhibition room (Free) 10:00-18:00. [4] Year-end
and New Year holidays, July 1 ※Bunraku
performance is held in January,April, June, July,
August and November. ☎ 06-6212-2531
[1] 11-6, Namba Sennichimae, Chuo Ward
[2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai
Lines: Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines:
Osaka-Namba Sta. [5] Fees vary depending on
the performance. ☎ 06-6641-0888
[1] 1-9-19, Dotonbori, Chuo Ward [2] JR Line:
JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba
Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta.
[5] Fees vary depending on the performance.
☎ 06-6214-2211
English
English
English, Chinese, Korean, etc.
Osaka is a city of entertainment
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This is the famous spot in Osaka with Ebisu-bashi, the Glico and Kani Douraku billboards. The area
features Osaka Shochikuza Theater for watching the performing arts, cruises up the Dotonbori river,
takoyaki, kushikatsu, ramen and other easy foods as well as long-standing udon shops and sukiyaki
shops to provide the chance to fully enjoy Osaka food culture.
Dotonbori
[1] Dotonbori, Chuo Ward [2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.
Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta.
A commercial complex located in the Namba area. With approximately 250 stores, including fashion
stores, variety stores, and gourmet restaurants, this commercial complex is convenient for shopping.
The Parks Garden on the roof of the complex is a perfect place for taking a rest during shopping.
Namba Parks
[1] 2-10-70, Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward [2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.;
Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta. [3] Shopping: 11:00-21:00; Dining: 11:00-23:00 (Hours vary
depending on the store.) [4] No scheduled holidays ☎ 06-6644-7100
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English, Chinese
This underground shopping area, extending
approximately 730m in length between Sakai-suji
Ave. and Yotsubashi-suji Ave. is characterized by
convenient, direct access to three Osaka Metro
stations: Shinsaibashi, Yotsubashi, and
Nagahoribashi stations. Centering on women's
fashion, there are approximately 100 stores.
On this shopping street, you will find specialty
stores handling cooking and kitchen utensils for
professional use. You can find all the tools a
restaurant may ever need. Ultra-realistic food
samples and various other tempting goods are sold
here. Food-sample making lessons are also offered.
Sennichimae Doguya-suji
Shopping Street
CRYSTA Nagahori
[1] Around Namba Sennichimae, Chuo Ward [2] JR
Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines:
Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta.
☎ 06-6633-1423
[1] Minamisemba, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro:
Shinsaibashi, Yotsubashi, or Nagahoribashi Sta.
[3] Shopping: 11:00-21:00 (Sundays until 20:30);
Dining: 11:00-22:00 (hours vary depending on the
restaurant.) [4] December 31, January 1, and the
third Monday in February ☎ 06-6282-2100
English, Chinese, Korean * some stores only
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This is the holy land of pop culture and sub-culture. There
are more than 500 stores dedicated to manga, anime,
games, figurines and computers. Featuring a cosplay
parade and stage events, the Nippombashi Street Festa
held in March attracts more than 200,000 people every year.
Osaka Nippombashi DEN-DEN Town
Despite being located in the entertainment district of
Minami, this area embodies the good old world of Naniwa.
The stone-paved alley offers a multitude of options of
well-established Japanese-style restaurants, bars and
okonomiyaki restaurants.
Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
Wi-Fi
[1] Nippombashi/DEN-DEN Town, Naniwa Ward [2] Osaka
Metro: Ebisucho or Nippombashi Sta.; Kintetsu Line:
Kintetsu-Nippombashi Sta.; Nankai Line: Namba Sta.
[3] [4] Hours and holidays vary depending on the store.
☎ 06-6655-1717
[1] Namba, Chuo Ward [2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka
Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines:
Osaka-Namba Sta.
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Serving as the kitchen of Osaka, this market sells fresh
fish, meat, vegetables, fruit, and other foodstuffs. The
Kuromon Information Center, as well as being a free
place to rest, offers a foreign currency exchange machine
and a diaper changing space. Of course, the staff can
speak multiple languages.
Kuromon Ichiba Market
[1] Nippombashi, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro: Nippombashi
Sta.; Kintetsu Line: Kintetsu-Nippombashi Sta. [3] [4] Hours
and holidays vary depending on the store. ☎ 06-6631-0007
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Dotonbori ZAZA
[1] 1-7-21, Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka City
[2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka
Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.;
Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta. [3]
[5] Hours and fees vary depending on the
performance. [4] Holidays vary depending on
the performance.
☎ 06-6212-3005
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There are 3 theaters located in the middle of
Dotonbori where young comedians give
stand-up shows as well as performances for
foreign visitors to enjoy.
Tombori River JAZZ Boat
[1] Minatomachi Pier [2] JR Line: JR-Namba
Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.;
Kintetsu/Hanshin Lines: Osaka-Namba Sta.
[3] [4] Operated on Sat. Sun. and National
holidays from May to November [5] Adults:
1,800 yen; Children: 500 yen ☎ 06-6441-0532
F-4
Take a 40 minute cruise around the Dotonbori
river while listening to live jazz.
takoyaki, kushikatsu, ramen and other easy foods as well as long-standing udon shops and sukiyaki
[1] Dotonbori, Chuo Ward [2] JR Line: JR-Namba Sta.; Osaka Metro/Nankai Lines: Namba Sta.
Namba Sky,O, is directly
connected to Nankai Namba
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Tanimachi 4-chome Sta.
Kyobashi Sta.
Osakajokitazume Sta.
Osaka Business Park Sta.
Kyobashi Sta.
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Ogimachi Entrance
Hoenzaka Entrance and Exit
Morinomiya
Entrance and Exit
Koraibashi Entrance
Nagahori Entrance
Yomiuri Shimbun
Nikkei Shimbun
Rose Pier
Korai-bashi Brg.
Hirano-bashi Brg.
Genpachi-bashi Brg.
Nakanoshima Rose Garden
Chuo Ward
Office
OMM Bldg.
River Station
Hachikenya
OSAKA CASTLE PARK
Japan MINT
OAP Tower
Miyakojima Ward Office
OAP Pier
Nishinomaru Garden
Plum Grove
SAKUYA LUMINA
Tamatsukuri-guchi
Gate
Taiyo-no-
Hiroba
MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO Japanese
Archery Hall
Baseball
field
KEIHAN MALL
Morinomiya
Q’s MALL BASE
Sakuranomiya-
bashi Brg.
Pref. Police
Headquarters
NHK (Japan
Broadcasting)
Osaka Pref.
Office
Gokuraku-bashi Brg.
Osaka Guest House
Hachikenya-
hama pier
Shudokan
Twin21 Tower
Crystal Tower
Katamachi-bashi Brg.
Osakajo Pier
Business Innovation
Center Osaka
Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Kema Sakuranomiya Park
Garden of Former
Baron Fujita's Residence
Remains of
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Aoyamon Gate
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Dry
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Dry Moat
Dry Moat
Kyobashi Brg.
Kyobashi Brg.
Television
Osaka
Keihan
City Mall
The site of
Hachikenya port
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Tenjin-bashi
Brg.
Temma-bashi
Brg.
Kyobashi-guchi gate
Kyobashi-guchi gate
Osaka Duck Tour
Temma Tenjin
Hanjotei
Mydome Osaka
Dawn Center Osaka Prefectural Center
for Youth and Gender Equality
Sakura Art Museum
Morinomiya Piloti Hall
IMP Tower
NHK
Osaka Hall
Yamamoto Noh
Theater
Osaka-jo Hall
COOL JAPAN PARK
OSAKA
“WW Hall”
“TT Hall”
“SS Hall”
Osaka International Peace Center
(Peace Osaka)
Osaka Castle Band Shell
OBP Enkei Hall
Izumi Hall
Osaka
Exchange
The Site of Osaka
Conference
The Entrepreneurial
museum of Challenge
and Innovation
Site of Nishimachi Bugyosho
The site of
Senshindo
(private school)
Kinmeisui Well and Roof
Inui-yagura Turret
Gunpowder Store
Kinzo
(Treasury)
Ichiban-yagura
Turret
Ecchui Wel
Rokuban-yagura
Turret
Otemon Gate
Tamon-yagura Turret
Sengan-yagura
Turret
Sakuramon Gate
Former site
of Seimikyoku
Education Tower
Monument of
Omura Masujiro's deathplace
Taiko (Sewari) Gesui
Senpukan, Former Guest
House of the Mint
Mint Museum
Remains of
Morinomiya
Horikawa Ebisu
Jinja Shrine
Hokoku Jinja Shrine
OBP
(OSAKA BUSINESS PARK)
OAP
(OSAKA AMENITY PARK)
Matchamachi-suji
Shopping
St.
Matchamachi-suji
Shopping
St.
Osaka City Central Public Hall
Nakanoshima Park
Osaka Temmangu
Shrine
Osaka Castle Museum
Osaka Museum of History
Osaka Castle
Gozabune Boat
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Shoppi
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OSAKA AQUA BUS
“AQUA-LINER”
OFUNE-CAMOME
Nakanoshima Night View Cruise
Osaka Wonder Cruise
OSAKA AQUA BUS
“AQUA-LINER”
Thailand
India
Australian, Philippines
Daiwa Royal H. D-CITY
Osaka Higashitemma
Noku Osaka
Seminar House
X WAVE Umeda
Toyoko Inn Osaka
Umeda Higashi
Tenma- Tenjin
MAIDO-ya
H. Brighton City
Osaka Kitahama
Dormy Inn
Umeda Higashi
Premier H.
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CITYPLAZA OSAKA
Toyoko Inn
Osaka Semba
Higashi
H. Keihan
Tenmabashi
Business Inn Tanimachi
Toyoko Inn
Osaka Taniyon
Kosaten
H. Monterey
La Soeur Osaka
Imperial H. Osaka
Osaka City H.
Kyobashi
H. New Otani
Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka
Temmabashi Otemae
H. Osaka Castle
Yomiuri Telecasting
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Osaka-jo
Osaka Castle Area
The area to experience history
The Osaka Castle area features attractions to appreciate
Japanese history, including the Osaka Castle itself and
Osaka Museum of History.
Although in a very urban location, visitors can enjoy the beautiful seasonality
of cherry blossoms in the spring and plum blossoms in the winter.
The theme of this area is "take a walk and have
a break in this greenery-rich castle town." There
are plenty of shops that offer takoyaki,
okonomiyaki and barbeque all while looking out
over Osaka Castle. The area also has a
sightseeing information center and souvenir
shops.
JO-TERRACE OSAKA
[1] 3-1 Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku
[2] JR line: Osakajokoen Sta.; Aqua-bus: Osakajo
Pier [3][4] Varies according to the store
☎06-6314-6444
Wi-Fi English, Chinese, Korean K-2
J-2
The boat covered in gold leaf is modelled after
the Houou Maru used by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
You can get a great up-close view of the tallest
stone walls in Japan.
Osaka Castle Gozabune Boat
[1] Osakajo, Chuo Ward (west side of
Gokuraku-bashi Bridge) [2] JR Line: Osakajokoen
Sta.; Osaka Metro: Osaka Business Park or
Temmabashi Sta. [3] 10:00-16:50 (March to
October), 10:00-16:30 (November to February)
[4] Year-end and New Year [5] Adults: 1,500 yen;
Seniors aged 65 years or older: 1,000 yen;
Elementary and junior high school students: 750 yen
☎080-3764-3773
English
Wi-Fi
Ancient and current Osaka are introduced
through video, models, scale restorations and
authentic documents. On the 10th floor there is
a restoration of the council hall of the Naniwa
Palace (Osaka Palace).
Osaka Museum of History
[1] 4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo Ward [2] Osaka Metro:
Tanimachi 4-chome Sta. [3] 9:30–17:00 (the
entrance closes 30 minutes before closing time.)
[4] Tuesdays (the following day if Tuesday is a
holiday.), year-end and New Year holidays [5] Adults:
600 yen; High school and university students: 400
yen; Junior high school students or younger: Free
☎06-6946-5728
English, Chinese, Korean J-3
The aqua-bus cruises along the Okawa River, passing
under many bridges. Passengers can view famous,
historical sites of Osaka from the water’s surface,
enjoying the seasonal landscape.
Course: Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima (City sightseeing
from the Okawa River <former Yodo River>)
Boarding locations: Osakajo Pier, Yodoyabashi Pier,
Hachikenya-hama Pier, OAP Pier * every day in April,
weekends,and holidays only
[5] Adults: 1,740 yen; Elementary school students: 870 yen
(special fees applied during spring)
☎0570-03-5551
English, Chinese, Korean C-4、
I-2、
J-1、
K-2
Shin-Osaka
Osaka/Umeda
Namba
Namba
The Osaka Castle area
is around here!
[3] [4] Varies according to the store ☎06-6755-4320
In front of the Keep of the castle stands the old Osaka Municipal
Museum (previously the Headquarters of the 4th Division of the
Imperial Army). The stately structure has undergone renovations
within and now the 2nd floor, 3rd floor and roof feature authentic
cuisine while the 1st floor has souvenir shops and more and the
basement floor features an “Illusion Museum.”
MIRAIZA OSAKA-JO
English, Chinese, Korean K-3
[1]Depends on the season [2]Admission is 3,200 yen
☎0570-550-100
This night walk is an experience for
visitors to relive a story set in Osaka
Castle Park. The “Lumina Night Walk”
art is made using the cutting edge
digital art technology from Canada.
SAKUYA LUMINA
J-2
This famous castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi is one of Japan’s Special Historic Sites.
The interior of the castle tower is a museum that displays historical documents, and from
the observation deck you can see the entire Osaka City area. Every year the castle
boasts more than 2.5 million visitors.
[1] 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo Ward [2] JR Line: Morinomiya or Osakajokoen Sta.; Osaka Metro:
Temmabashi, Tanimachi 4-chome, or Morinomiya Sta. [3] 9:00-17:00 (Last admission is 16:30)
[4] December 28 to January 1 [5] Adults: 600 yen; Junior high school students or younger: Free
☎06-6941-3044
Osaka Castle Museum English, Chinese, Korean J-3
Minami
Osaka-jo
Bay
Area
Southern
Osaka
Northern
Osaka
Eastern
Osaka
Tennoji,
Abeno
Kita,
Nakanoshima
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Tennoji / Abeno Area
This area is the fusion of nostalgic scenery and
Japan’s tallest building
The tallest building in Japan, ABENO HARUKAS, and the symbol
of Osaka, Tsutenkaku, stand out as attractions in this area.
There are also plenty of sightseeing spots such as temples,
shrines and a zoo.
Shin-Osaka
Osaka/Umeda
Namba
Namba
Tsutenkaku Tower M-1
English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, etc.
Shin Sekai L-1
Osaka Tennoji Zoo M-1
Boasts one of the largest retail areas in Osaka
prefecture. There are also restaurants, so friends and
families alike can enjoy.
[1] 1-6-1, Abeno-suji, Abeno Ward [2] JR Lines / Osaka
Metro: Tennoji Sta.; Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Abenobashi
Sta. [3] Q’s Mall: 10:00-21:00 (some stores are different:
Q’s kitchen: 10:00-22:00, Q’s dining: 11:00-23:00)
[4] No scheduled holidays
☎06-6556-7000
Abeno Q’s Mall
M-2
Extending about 180m from north to south at the corner of Shin Sekai, this
shopping street is lined with bars and restaurants that offer Osaka’s specialty
dishes, including kushikatsu and doteyaki (simmered beef tendon with miso).
[1] Around Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward [2] JR Line: Shin-Imamiya Sta.; Hankai
Line: Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae; Osaka Metro: Dobutsuen-mae Sta.
Jan-Jan Yokocho Alley
Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine L-1
Ikutama Jinja Shrine L-3
L-2
N-2
ABENO HARUKAS
One of the seven major Buddhist temples built by
Shotoku Taishi about 1,400 years ago. You will see
a beautiful five-story pagoda and a Japanese-style
garden called “Gokurakujodo Garden.”
[1] 1-11-18, Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward [2] JR Line: Tennoji Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Tennoji or Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Sta.;
Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Abenobashi St. [3] 8:30–16:30 (April to
September); 8:30–16:00 (October to March) [4] Open
throughout the year (Some days the garden is closed)
[5] Central temple building:Adults 300 yen. Garden:Adults
300 yen. ☎06-6771-0066
Shitennoji Temple,
Head temple of Washu Buddhism
N-1
This shrine draws the largest number of visitors for
hatsumode (New year's first worship) of any shrine in
Osaka each year. Serving as the head shrine of all
Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, the shrine has been
visited for the veneration of the god of sea and
sailing since ancient times.
[1] 2-9-89, Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward [2] Nankai Line:
Sumiyoshitaisha or Sumiyoshihigashi Sta.; Hankai Line:
Sumiyoshitoriimae Sta. [3] 6:00–17:00 (April to
September); 6:30–17:00 (October to March)
☎06-6672-0753
Sumiyoshi-Taisha Shrine
The Tennoji / Abeno
areas are around here!
T-1
English, Chinese
This garden was created by the father of modern
Japanese gardens, 7th
generation Ogawa Jihei. You
can fully experience a traditional Japanese garden.
[1] 1-108, Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward
[3] 9:30-17:00 (Last admission is 16:30) [4]Closed Mondays
(following weekday if Monday is a holiday; open until 18:00
on Saturdays and Sundays in May and September (Last
admission: 30 minutes before closing)) and December 29
to January 1 [5] Adults: 150 yen; Elementary and junior
high school students: 80 yen ☎06-6771-8401
Osaka Tennoji Zoo has a history of over 100 years. This zoo features
ecological exhibits reproducing the natural environments of the animals,
including the savanna zone. It houses over 1,000 animals of approximately
180 species. Visitors can try feeding the sheep and goats.
[3] 9:30–17:00 (the entrance closes at 16:00.); 9:30–18:00 on weekends and
holidays in May and September (the entrance closes at 17:00). [4] Mondays
(the following weekday if Monday is a holiday), December 29 to January 1
[5] Adults: 500 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 200 yen
☎06-6771-8401
At 300m above sea level, this is Japan’s tallest building.
On the top floor there is HARUKAS 300 (observation
deck) and the thrilling “EDGE THE HARUKAS”
attraction. The building also features a museum, a
department store and a hotel.
[1] 1-1-43, Abeno-suji, Abeno Ward [2] JR Lines / Osaka Metro:
Tennoji Sta.; Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Abenobashi Sta.; Hankai Line:
Tennoji-Ekimae Sta. [3][4] Hours, holidays, and phone numbers
vary depending on the facility. [5]Observation deck: Adults 1,500
yen, middle and high school students: 1,200 yen, elementary
school students: 700 yen, kids: 500 yen. EDGE THE HARUKAS
is 1,000 yen (separate from admission fee)
This shrine is known for the veneration of Ebessan,
the god of commerce. During the Toka-Ebisu
Festival held on the 9th, 10th and 11th of January
each year, it draws a large number of people
wishing for prosperous business.
[1] 1-6-10, Ebisunishi, Naniwa Ward [2] JR Line:
Shin-Imamiya Sta.; Osaka Metro: Daikokucho or
Ebisucho Sta.; Nankai Line: Imamiyaebisu Sta.
[3] 9:00-17:00
☎06-6643-0150
The oldest shrine in Osaka, with more than 2,700 years of
history. The shrine dates back to when first Emperor of
Japan Jimmu, enshrined the guardian deity of all Japan to
found the very site where Osaka Castle now stands. During
the construction of the castle, the shrine was moved to its
current location. This is also the birthplace of Kamigata Art.
[1] 13-9, Ikutama-cho, Tennoji Ward [2] Osaka Metro:
Tanimachi 9-chome [3] 9:00-17:00
☎06-6771-0002
This downtown area has retained its retro atmosphere from the Showa
period (1926 to 1989). The unique Osaka atmosphere brings lots of tourists
to the area.
[1] Around Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward [2] JR Line: Shin-Imamiya Sta.;
Osaka Metro: Ebisucho or Dobutsuen-mae Sta.; Hankai Line: Ebisucho Sta.
A symbolic tower of Shin Sekai (New World), registered as a tangible cultural
property of Japan. At night, the entire tower is illuminated with LED lights of
various colors throughout the year, giving the tower a gorgeous appearance as
a symbol of Osaka.
[1] 1-18-6, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward [2] JR Line: Shin-Imamiya Sta.; Osaka
Metro: Ebisucho or Dobutsuen-mae Sta., Hankai Line: Ebisucho Sta. [3]
8:30–21:30 (the entrance closes at 21:00) [4] Open throughout the year
[5] Adults: 800yen (high school students and above); Junior high school students,
elementary school students, and preschoolers aged
five years or older: 400 yen
☎06-6641-9555
i English, Chinese, Korean, Thai
Tennoji Park M-2
This approximately 26-ha park contains "Ten-Shiba" (the nickname for the Tennoji Park) entrance area,
Keitakuen Garden (a noted garden of the former residence of the Sumitomo family), Chausuyama
Tumulus, Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, and Osaka Tennoji Zoo.
[1] Chausuyama-cho, Tennoji Ward [2] JR Line: Tennoji or Shin-Imamiya Sta.; Osaka Metro: Tennoji,
Dobutsuen-mae, or Ebisucho Sta. [3] 7:00–22:00 [4] Always open (depending on the facility)
☎06-6771-8404
Keitakuen Garden M-2
English
i English
English
Minami
Osaka-jo
Bay
Area
Southern
Osaka
Northern
Osaka
Eastern
Osaka
Tennoji,
Abeno
Kita,
Nakanoshima
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