Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Entertainment & Activities
Be surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriBe surprised by the huge whale shark. Smile at the drifting jellyfish. Various wonders of the sea are displayed in the tanks.
A hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
1331 locals recommend
Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeA hub of stand-up comedy culture, proudly presented by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Come experience entertainment provided by a wide variety of Yoshimoto comedians.
Universal Studios Japan®, covering a wide spectrum of entertainment through thrilling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies, as well as seasonal events, is a world-class theme park.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaUniversal 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.
Round One Kitashinsaibashi
3-chōme-6-18 MinamisenbaShiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
52 locals recommend
Osaka Shiki Theater
2-chōme-2-2-22 UmedaShiki Theatre Company, Japan's largest theatrical company, whose musicals such as "Cats," "Mamma Mia!" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are highly popular.
Stepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
78 locals recommend
Sankei Hall Breeze
2-chōme-4-9 UmedaStepping out from the all-white foyer into the theater, you'll find yourself in a totally black space.
An exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
85 locals recommend
MYDOME Osaka
2-5 HonmachibashiAn exhibition center in the heart of the city, built to promote development of Osaka's small- and medium-sized companies.
Parks & Nature
The park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThe park includes Osaka Castle Tower (Osaka Castle Museum), the Nishinomaru Garden, an ume (plum) orchard, the Osaka-jo Hall, and a Japanese archery ground.
One of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOne of the best-known parks in Osaka, with much history. There are many must-sees within the park, including a Japanese garden, a kofun (burial mound), an art museum, a water square and a rose arch.
Shopping
The mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
99 locals recommend
MITSUI OUTLET PARK OSAKA TSURUMI
2-chōme-7-70 MattaōmiyaThe mall is lined with popular brand-name stores selling women's, men's and kid's wear, sports equipment and outdoor gear.
Located from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiLocated from B2F to 14F of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.
Whity Umeda
7-Komatsubarachō Kita WardHuge underground shopping mall in Umeda with more than 200 shops.
Largest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
406 locals recommend
東急ハンズ Tokyu Hands
1-chōme-8-3 ShinsaibashisujiLargest daily sundries shop in Kansai, with everything from crafty items to everyday goods.
Food Scene
An area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
66 locals recommend
Hozenji Yokocho wasabi
1-chōme-1-17 NanbaAn area located in the busy district of Minami, but still retaining the tranquil Naniwa atmosphere.
Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaSightseeing
A symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiA symbol of Naniwa, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor, there is an observatory with a view of Osaka.
The largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
102 locals recommend
Zepp Namba
2-chōme-1-39 ShikitsuhigashiThe largest standing-room live hall in western Japan, where many high-profile artists perform
A new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
372 locals recommend
NU Chayamachi
10-12 ChayamachiA new shopping zone for sophisticated adults has opened in the youthful district of Chayamachi.
A retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
834 locals recommend
Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardA retro downtown area of southern Osaka, famous for Tsutenkaku, Janjan Yokocho Alley and a giant blowfish lantern sign.
Japan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiJapan's first full-fledged Buddhist temple, constructed 1,400 years ago by Shotokutaishi. The Tennoji-bugaku (dance) of the temple is one of Japan's significant intangible folk cultural assets.
Essentials
Don Quijote
2-chōme-5-9 Nishishinsaibashi7-Eleven Shinsaibashi-Nagahoridori West
4-chōme-12-10 Minamisenba7-Eleven Osaka Nagahori Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-1-12 HigashishinsaibashiArts & Culture
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 SumiyoshiThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
An exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.
701 locals recommend
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaAn exhibition room in the basement introduces current vibrant works. A silver gate representing bamboo at the entrance leaves a strong impression.