Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi

Sightseeing

The Osaka Zoo, located at the southern gateway to Osaka, is over 100 thousand square meters in area, occupying fully half of Tennoji Park on its west side. It houses some 1,500 animals of 300 differen
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
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The Osaka Zoo, located at the southern gateway to Osaka, is over 100 thousand square meters in area, occupying fully half of Tennoji Park on its west side. It houses some 1,500 animals of 300 differen
Osaka's most famous shrine by far is Sumiyoshitaisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine), the headquarters of some 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan.
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Sumiyoshitaisha Station
Nagaochō-3 Sumiyoshi Ward
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Osaka's most famous shrine by far is Sumiyoshitaisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine), the headquarters of some 2000 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan.
The Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era; with a height of 64 meters, it was the tallest structur
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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The Tsutenkaku is a new structure, rebuilt after World War II. The original Tsutenkaku was built in 1912, and it shocked the people of that era; with a height of 64 meters, it was the tallest structur
The oldest officially administered temple in Japan, Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku (574-622 A.D.), the great cultural hero of early Japanese history who at the age of sixteen successfully triu
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Shiten-Nojimaeyuhigaoka Station
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The oldest officially administered temple in Japan, Shitennoji was built by Prince Shotoku (574-622 A.D.), the great cultural hero of early Japanese history who at the age of sixteen successfully triu
there is a theory that this Chausu-yama is a keyhole-shaped tomb of nearly 200 meters in length, built around the 5th century. However, according to the results of archaeological research in 1986, abs
Chausuyamacho
there is a theory that this Chausu-yama is a keyhole-shaped tomb of nearly 200 meters in length, built around the 5th century. However, according to the results of archaeological research in 1986, abs

Everything Else

Known as one of the flagship parks of Osaka, Nagai Park, an extensive park with a total area of 65.7 ha, accommodates sports facilities, such as Nagai Stadium, Nagai Ball Game Field and Nagai Sports C
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Nagai stadion
1-1 Nagaikōen
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Known as one of the flagship parks of Osaka, Nagai Park, an extensive park with a total area of 65.7 ha, accommodates sports facilities, such as Nagai Stadium, Nagai Ball Game Field and Nagai Sports C
A short walk from JR/Subway Tennoji station and Kintetsu Abenobashi station, this facility consists of 16 floors (B2F to 14F) of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building of its type in Japan that will be o
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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A short walk from JR/Subway Tennoji station and Kintetsu Abenobashi station, this facility consists of 16 floors (B2F to 14F) of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building of its type in Japan that will be o
Kansai International Airport
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Kansai International Airport
1 Senshūkūkōkita
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Kansai International Airport
Osaka Castle, which is a famous landmark, a popular sightseeing spot, and the symbol of Osaka, contains thirteen structures which have been designated as Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese gove
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Osaka Castle, which is a famous landmark, a popular sightseeing spot, and the symbol of Osaka, contains thirteen structures which have been designated as Important Cultural Assets by the Japanese gove
Hanazonocho Sta (Subway)(Y17) Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line
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Hanazonocho Station
Asahi-1-chōme-5 Nishinari Ward
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Hanazonocho Sta (Subway)(Y17) Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line
Haginochaya Station (萩ノ茶屋駅 Haginochaya-eki?) is a railway station operated by Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
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Haginochaya Station
Haginochaya-3-chōme-5 Nishinari Ward
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Haginochaya Station (萩ノ茶屋駅 Haginochaya-eki?) is a railway station operated by Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd. in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
Resona Bank Haginochaya Branch
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Big bank
Dotombori is a symbol of the Minami Area and a mecca for the kuidaore food culture of Osaka. Dozens of restaurants line the Dotomborigawa River, and large famous billboards draw diners'attention. On t
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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Dotombori is a symbol of the Minami Area and a mecca for the kuidaore food culture of Osaka. Dozens of restaurants line the Dotomborigawa River, and large famous billboards draw diners'attention. On t
the area of Cosmosquare is the location of many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities, such as Intex Osaka (an international exhibit
Trade Center-mae Station
Nankōkita-2-chōme-1 Suminoe Ward
the area of Cosmosquare is the location of many advanced technology development-related companies, as well as convention, cultural and amenity facilities, such as Intex Osaka (an international exhibit
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park ap
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park ap
hospital
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Daiwa Chuo Hospital
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hospital
A formal Japanese Chisen-kaiyushiki garden (Japanese garden with a pond in the center) within the Tennoji Park. It was donated to Osaka City in the 15th year of the Taisho Period (1926) along with the
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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A formal Japanese Chisen-kaiyushiki garden (Japanese garden with a pond in the center) within the Tennoji Park. It was donated to Osaka City in the 15th year of the Taisho Period (1926) along with the
IMAFUNE St(streetcar)
Imafune
Tengachayakita-2-chōme-4 Nishinari Ward
IMAFUNE St(streetcar)
Shin-Imamiya Station (新今宮駅) is a railway station operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Nankai Electric Railway, and Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Station (新今宮駅前停留場) is a stop on the Hankai Tramwa
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Shin-Imamiya Station
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Shin-Imamiya Station (新今宮駅) is a railway station operated by West Japan Railway Company (JR West) and Nankai Electric Railway, and Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Station (新今宮駅前停留場) is a stop on the Hankai Tramwa
Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront. In this complex, there
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita Ward
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Grand Front Osaka in four towers opened on the north side of Osaka Station in April 2013, consisting of 266 shops and restaurants and offering walkability to Osaka's waterfront. In this complex, there
restaurants serving yakiniku (Asian barbecue) and other Korean foods stand side by side with kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and sushi vendors using only the freshest ingredients. Uehommachi, on th
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Tsuruhashi Station
2-1-20 鶴橋
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restaurants serving yakiniku (Asian barbecue) and other Korean foods stand side by side with kushikatsu, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and sushi vendors using only the freshest ingredients. Uehommachi, on th
Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan (seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple comp
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2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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Namba Yasaka Shrine has long been worshipped as the tutelary deity of the Namba district. The shrine was once flourishing, possessing shichido garan (seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple comp
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. With a history of 380 years, it was already an est
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Shinsaibashi-suji handlegate
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
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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. With a history of 380 years, it was already an est
Since the 1970s, America-Mura (America Village) has been a center of youth culture in Osaka. The streets are crammed with used clothing stores, miscellaneous goods shops, cafes, galleries and more. Th
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America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo Ward
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Since the 1970s, America-Mura (America Village) has been a center of youth culture in Osaka. The streets are crammed with used clothing stores, miscellaneous goods shops, cafes, galleries and more. Th
it is a long narrow park with about 800 meters east and west and about 150 meters north and south. Naniwa-suji, that cuts vertically through the center of the park divides it into Higashi-en (east par
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Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 Utsubohonmachi
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it is a long narrow park with about 800 meters east and west and about 150 meters north and south. Naniwa-suji, that cuts vertically through the center of the park divides it into Higashi-en (east par
The Festival Hall, located from the second to seventh floors of Nakanoshima Festival Tower, reopened in April 2013 after refurbishing. It has 2,700 seats in rich red, a 30m frontage, deeper and wider
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Festival Hall
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
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The Festival Hall, located from the second to seventh floors of Nakanoshima Festival Tower, reopened in April 2013 after refurbishing. It has 2,700 seats in rich red, a 30m frontage, deeper and wider
A gigantic wholesale district under the elevated Hanshin Expressway. The buildings, numbered one to ten, continue for about one kilometer east and west from Midosuji Honmachi, with total floor area of
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Semba Center Building
Senbachūō-1-1-chōme Chuo Ward
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A gigantic wholesale district under the elevated Hanshin Expressway. The buildings, numbered one to ten, continue for about one kilometer east and west from Midosuji Honmachi, with total floor area of
Matsuyamachi is a famous shopping avenue. They sell popular Japanese snacks, toys, Japanese dolls, fireworks, and many more. Let's enjoy the streets of Matsuyamachi!
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Matsuyamachi
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Matsuyamachi is a famous shopping avenue. They sell popular Japanese snacks, toys, Japanese dolls, fireworks, and many more. Let's enjoy the streets of Matsuyamachi!

Food Scene

Ever since Kushikatsu Daruma was started in 1929, it's golden, fried skewers have been a popular Osakan specialty. Their secret components of their recipe are the batter, oil and sauce. Superbly balan
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Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-6-8 Ebisuhigashi
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Ever since Kushikatsu Daruma was started in 1929, it's golden, fried skewers have been a popular Osakan specialty. Their secret components of their recipe are the batter, oil and sauce. Superbly balan
This store is famous pub. If you want to eat Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, and other Japanese soul food I recommend to go here.
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魚民 花園町駅前店
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This store is famous pub. If you want to eat Sushi, Tempura, Sashimi, and other Japanese soul food I recommend to go here.
McDonald's
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Mcdonald's Hanazonocho Station
1-chōme-5-1 Asahi
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McDonald's
Matsuya is a Japanese fast food chain, and the largest chain of gyūdon (beef bowl) restaurants. Its motto is "Tasty, low-priced, and quick
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Matsuya Hanazonocho
1-chōme-3-5 Tsurumibashi
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Matsuya is a Japanese fast food chain, and the largest chain of gyūdon (beef bowl) restaurants. Its motto is "Tasty, low-priced, and quick

Shopping

Once a small district with shops selling used clothes and second-hand books, Nipponbashi DENDEN Town grew into one of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discou
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Denden Town
Nipponbashi Naniwa Ward
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Once a small district with shops selling used clothes and second-hand books, Nipponbashi DENDEN Town grew into one of the largest commercial districts in Osaka, packed with electrical equipment discou
This mega department store offers a wide variety of electric goods, including brand name items, plus sports goods and toys. They are all offered at reasonable prices..
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BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae
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This mega department store offers a wide variety of electric goods, including brand name items, plus sports goods and toys. They are all offered at reasonable prices..
super market
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デイリーカナートイズミヤ 花園店
1-chōme-2-4 Hanazonominami
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super market
drugstore
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Daikoku Drug Hanazono Station
1-chōme-1-5 Bainan
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drugstore
it is a recreation where you sing your favorite songs along with recorded music and music video.
ジャンカラ花園町駅前店
1-chōme-2-8 Bainan
it is a recreation where you sing your favorite songs along with recorded music and music video.
Within the Tempozan Harbor Village at the center of the Bay Area you will find, housed in a structure of remarkable design, the Osaka Aquarium "Kaiyukan," one of the largest aquariums in the world. Co
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Kaiyukan Official Museum Shop
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Within the Tempozan Harbor Village at the center of the Bay Area you will find, housed in a structure of remarkable design, the Osaka Aquarium "Kaiyukan," one of the largest aquariums in the world. Co
Famous brands and popular sport shops from both inside and outside of Japan, welcoming you with a full line-up of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, men's and children's and daily sundries. Here, one
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りんくうプレミアム・アウトレット
3-28 Rinkūōraiminami
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Famous brands and popular sport shops from both inside and outside of Japan, welcoming you with a full line-up of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, men's and children's and daily sundries. Here, one