Guidebook for Kita-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
NISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.
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Nishiya Honten
Higashishinsaibashi-1 Chome-18 Chuo WardNISHIYA HONTEN (UDON RESTAURANT) If you are after traditional Japanese Udon, look no further! Nishiya Honten is one of the best Udon restaurants at a very reasonable price. The interior is very traditional and the staff all wear Kimonos. The Wagyu Shabu Shabu course is highly recommended for those who want to taste the best of both traditional Udon and the famous Wagyu Beef of Japan.
Traditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meats, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
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Gyukaku
Komatsubarachō-1 Kita WardTraditional Japanese BBQ Restaurant. Reasonable price and good quality meats, self cook Japanese style, great for couples and families!
If you like sweets, "Butter Pancake Cafe" is a great place. Pancakes are popular in Japan as much as cup cakes in Western Countries! パンケーキが美味しくて有名なお店です。甘いものが好きな方にはおすすめです。
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Butter
4-4 ChayamachiIf you like sweets, "Butter Pancake Cafe" is a great place. Pancakes are popular in Japan as much as cup cakes in Western Countries! パンケーキが美味しくて有名なお店です。甘いものが好きな方にはおすすめです。
Delicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
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Mifune
1-17 KomatsubarachōDelicious "Okonomiyaki" restaurant. The atmosphere is very traditional Osaka. You can choose to cook yourself just like the locals do! 昔の情緒溢れる雰囲気のお好み焼き屋さん。自分で焼くことができます。
Delicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
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Yukari Sonezaki honten
2-chōme-14-13 SonezakiDelicious "Okonomiyaki YUKARI" restaurant. Okonomiyaki is traditional food of Osaka. 美味しいお好み焼きのお店です。
Popular "Ramen" restaurant. Good soup and atmosphere. 人気のラーメン店で、スープも美味しく雰囲気も良くおすすめです。
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麺や輝 中津店
Popular "Ramen" restaurant. Good soup and atmosphere. 人気のラーメン店で、スープも美味しく雰囲気も良くおすすめです。
Very popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
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Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 ShikitsuhigashiVery popular conveyor-belt "Sushi" restaurant. Only 100 yen for 1 plate. Lunch and dinner times can get really busy so try to avoid these peak times else you may find yourself waiting in line! 観光客に人気の回る寿司
This restaurant is very popular with the ladies in Osaka. Specializing in "steamed" cooking, it is very healthy and delicious! 女性に大人気、平日ランチタイム、週末は、いつも行列ができる蒸し料理のお店。
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Steamed food specialty store mus | Mus
3-chōme-10-2 ToyosakiThis restaurant is very popular with the ladies in Osaka. Specializing in "steamed" cooking, it is very healthy and delicious! 女性に大人気、平日ランチタイム、週末は、いつも行列ができる蒸し料理のお店。
Sightseeing
Home to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardHome to the famous Gurico Man Billboard, Dotonbori is one of the busiest main streets, jam packed with restaurants, unique shops and buzzing nightlife. A must visit if you want to discover the heart of Osaka
Located in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
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Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaLocated in the South Gate building of the Osaka Station City Complex, this amazing water display shows the time as well as creates many patterns using illuminated water droplets. Great to stop by for a break from shopping!
Take a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
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Asahi Beer Suita Factory
1-45 NishinoshōchōTake a tour of the Asahi Beer Factory, learn about the brewing process and enjoy the sample tastings!
The perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies.
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Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
5-chōme-2-1 YamazakiThe perfect tour if you love whiskey, especially Japanese Whiskey. Learn about the distilling and enjoy samples of many different whiskies.
Discover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
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Taman Istana Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardDiscover the history of the castle and enjoy the view from the top of the tower. Each floor has interesting information and exhibits about the history of the castle and surroundings. The garden is also very popular during cherry blossom season. Price to enter the castle is 600yen
The Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe Tallest Skyscraper in Japan, standing at an amazing 300 meters has an Observation Deck (1500 yen), a department store, restaurants and an art museum. Best to go for a lunch and shop around then head to the Observation Deck before sunset to enjoy the view. Sidenote: Can be very crowded on the weekends.
Iconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
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Gedung Umeda Sky
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaIconic Building in Umeda, consists of two towers, 173m tall connected by a sky garden observatory deck. The view is amazing especially if you go just before sunset. Price to enter the Sky Garden is 800yen and is open from 10am to 10.30pm
Arts & Culture
TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html
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TRADITIONAL SHAMISEN LESSONS Ever wanted to learn how to play the Japanese traditional Shamisen? Now you can get a 1 hour lesson for 3000 yen! Please ask us if you are interested so we can book a specific date for you to try! http://www.wakanagi.com/activity/foreigner.html
INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
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INSTANT RAMEN MUSEUM Learn about the history of the famous Japanese Instant Ramen! Here you will find every single flavor of Instant Ramen made in Japan. For a small fee, you can also create your own instant cup ramen to take home!
Shopping
The one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!
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Daikoku Drug
6-chōme-5-10 TenjinbashiThe one stop drug store for all your cosmetic needs! Very popular with tourists, this place has great quality cosmetics at very cheap prices!
The mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe mega super store that is open 24 hours! Each level has different items and products, ranging from kitchen goods, clothes, outdoor gear, food and alcohol! A great place to stock up on some last minute gifts for yourself, family and friends!
Some of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
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ユニクロ 梅田店
Kakudacho-2-7 Kita WardSome of the best unique clothes in Japan for very cheap prices! The designs are ever changing and the wide range of clothes means there is something for everyone!
DEN DEN TOWN is an electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
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Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardDEN DEN TOWN is an electrical town where alot of the shops sell cheap electronics and lots of cosplay gear and anime goods. Alot of anime fans come here.
AMERICA TOWN is a part of Osaka, highly influenced by American fashion. You will find many American brand clothing stores here as well as bars and the famous triangle park.
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Nitori Shinsaibashi America Mura shop
2-chōme-9-28 NishishinsaibashiAMERICA TOWN is a part of Osaka, highly influenced by American fashion. You will find many American brand clothing stores here as well as bars and the famous triangle park.
A market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
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Jalan Belanja Tenjinbashisuji
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita WardA market which stretches over 2.6km in length, over 600 shops, see, buy and eat to your hearts content!
"KUROMON MARKETS" Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward"KUROMON MARKETS" Popular local market in Osaka, from family businesses, supermarkets and food stalls, there is a lot to choose from!
This department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōThis department store is one of the biggest in Osaka. They have brand shops, clothing store, food, books and restaurants. You can buy premium gifts at the basement floor to take back with you
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods. A gourmet zone and cinema are also included in the facility.
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Umeda Loft
16-7 ChayamachiUmeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods. A gourmet zone and cinema are also included in the facility.
Large Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the view from the Ferris wheel at the top of the building after a long day of shopping 梅田で人気の商業施設です。服などの買い物、カフェ、観覧車もあります。
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Hep Five
5-15 KakudachōLarge Shopping mall with cafes and restaurants. Enjoy the view from the Ferris wheel at the top of the building after a long day of shopping 梅田で人気の商業施設です。服などの買い物、カフェ、観覧車もあります。
Shopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
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NU Chayamachi
10-12 ChayamachiShopping, Restaurant, Cafe. This place "New Chayamachi" is popular for girls and couples for shopping and just hanging out. 買い物やお食事、カフェなどがあり、オシャレなスポットで女性やカップルに人気です。
Entertainment & Activities
Although a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!
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Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiAlthough a little bit pricey (about 3000yen for a day pass), here you can enjoy many spas with around the world themes, a swimming pool and slides, saunas and steam rooms!
Only a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
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Kebun Binatang Osaka Tennoji
1-108 ChausuyamachōOnly a 500yen entry fee, enjoy and see over 200 species of animals.
If you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
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Museum Perumahan dan Kehidupan Osaka
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiIf you would like a real traditional experience of Japan, look no further! The Museum of Housing and Living has been modified so people can vision what historic Japan was like. You can also rent a kimono and get photos taken to add to the traditional feeling. PS if you decide to rent a kimono, there may be a long wait. Please keep this in mind when you visit!
The first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
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Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThe first theme park of the Universal Brand to be built in Asia. Perfect for thrill seekers and Harry Potter fans. Make sure to get there early as Harry Potter world will require reservation due to its popularity. (Line up inside the theme park to receive another ticket which allows you to access the world at a certain time slot)
One of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm
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Akuarium Kaiyukan Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriOne of the largest Aquariums in the world, this place is a must if you are a marine lover! Entry fee is 2300 yen for adults but is definitely worth the price. The Aquarium is usually open from 10am to 8pm