Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
A great place to get a breakfast. One of our favourite spots to get good pancakes, full breakfasts and good coffee!
http://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/shinsaibashi
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eggs 'n Things 心斎橋店
2-chōme-10-2 NishishinsaibashiA great place to get a breakfast. One of our favourite spots to get good pancakes, full breakfasts and good coffee!
http://www.eggsnthingsjapan.com/shinsaibashi
Awesome and traditional Osaka food!
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/shops/68
Japanese site: http://www.kushikatu-daruma.com/
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
串カツ 小鉄 道頓堀店
1-chōme-5-9 DōtonboriAwesome and traditional Osaka food!
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/en/shops/68
Japanese site: http://www.kushikatu-daruma.com/
Great place to get fresh sushi
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ときすし-大阪市
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d3779112-Reviews-Tokisushi-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Toki Sushi
Great place to get fresh sushi
https://www.yelp.com/biz/ときすし-大阪市
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d3779112-Reviews-Tokisushi-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html
This is one of the best places to get a hearty bowl of ramen.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d3751812-Reviews-Hakata_Ippudo_Namba-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ippudo Umeda
6-7 KakudachōThis is one of the best places to get a hearty bowl of ramen.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g298566-d3751812-Reviews-Hakata_Ippudo_Namba-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html
Koreatown
Great place to sample some Korean food!
Excellent and reasonably-priced Italian that does a buffet lunch and has an impressive wine selection. Good for families.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salvatore Cuomo & Bar Shinsaibashi
1-chōme-6-3 NishishinsaibashiExcellent and reasonably-priced Italian that does a buffet lunch and has an impressive wine selection. Good for families.
Essentials
The nearest Lawson convenience store for daily goods such as groceries, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, etc. Open 24 hours.
ローソン西心斎橋二丁目店
The nearest Lawson convenience store for daily goods such as groceries, drinks, alcohol, toiletries, etc. Open 24 hours.
Another nearby convenience store called Mini Stop. Opens 24 hours.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FamilyMart Nishishinsaibashi 2-chome
2-chōme-3-18 NishishinsaibashiAnother nearby convenience store called Mini Stop. Opens 24 hours.
Getting Around
Shinsaibashi Station
Minamisenba-3-chōme-12 Chuo WardShinsaibashi main station
Yotsubashi station is the closest to our place. We recommend using this station when you first arrive because it is easy to get to our apartment from there.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yotsubashi Station
Kitahorie-1-chōme-6 Nishi WardYotsubashi station is the closest to our place. We recommend using this station when you first arrive because it is easy to get to our apartment from there.
Shin-Osaka station. You will need to pass through this station to get to and from Kyoto.
724 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardShin-Osaka station. You will need to pass through this station to get to and from Kyoto.
Coin Parking American Park
Weekdays - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥200
Weekends - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥300
Weekdays and Weekend - Midnight - 8.00 = ¥500 flat rate
Website - fairon.jp
パークフィールド西心斎橋１丁目
1-chōme-16-12 NishishinsaibashiCoin Parking American Park
Weekdays - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥200
Weekends - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥300
Weekdays and Weekend - Midnight - 8.00 = ¥500 flat rate
Website - fairon.jp
Spark Car Park
〒542-0071 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Dōtonbori, 2 Chome−３−１３
Weekdays - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥200
Weekends - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥300
Weekdays and Weekend - Midnight - 8.00 = 60 minutes for ¥200
24 hours Weekday - ¥1,500
24 hours Weekend - ¥2,400
Website - parkinglot-th.com
SPARK(スパーク)道頓堀
Spark Car Park
〒542-0071 Ōsaka-fu, Ōsaka-shi, Chūō-ku, Dōtonbori, 2 Chome−３−１３
Weekdays - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥200
Weekends - 8.00 - Midnight = 30 minutes for ¥300
Weekdays and Weekend - Midnight - 8.00 = 60 minutes for ¥200
24 hours Weekday - ¥1,500
24 hours Weekend - ¥2,400
Website - parkinglot-th.com
Kansai International Airport. The main airport near Osaka.
Taxis are usually available in front of the airport that can bring you into the city to the apartment. It usually costs around ¥10,000 if you take a late night taxi. Taxi website link: http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/#!osaka-mk/cf8b
There is also a limousine bus that will bring you to Namba station - you will then need to take a taxi from there to the apartment or train. Here is the link for the bus company: http://www.okkbus.co.jp/en/index3.html
593 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kansai International Airport
1 SenshūkūkōkitaKansai International Airport. The main airport near Osaka.
Taxis are usually available in front of the airport that can bring you into the city to the apartment. It usually costs around ¥10,000 if you take a late night taxi. Taxi website link: http://www.mktaxi-japan.com/#!osaka-mk/cf8b
There is also a limousine bus that will bring you to Namba station - you will then need to take a taxi from there to the apartment or train. Here is the link for the bus company: http://www.okkbus.co.jp/en/index3.html
Kyoto station. You will need to go to Shin-Osaka station to transfer to Kyoto.
185 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oidecho
Kyoto station. You will need to go to Shin-Osaka station to transfer to Kyoto.
Nara station. You will need to go to Shin-Osaka station and then take a bullet train to Kyoto to transfer to Nara.
225 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nara Station
1 SanjōhonmachiNara station. You will need to go to Shin-Osaka station and then take a bullet train to Kyoto to transfer to Nara.
Shopping
Ame-mura - The American village. Great for bric-a-brac shopping and sampling Osaka's version of American culture.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
アメリカ村
Ame-mura - The American village. Great for bric-a-brac shopping and sampling Osaka's version of American culture.
One of the best places to shop and haggle in Osaka! Can get very busy.
850 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardOne of the best places to shop and haggle in Osaka! Can get very busy.
A lot of restaurants, huge signs, the Glico running man and shops galore. One of Osaka's most iconic shopping areas. A must-see.
3588 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardA lot of restaurants, huge signs, the Glico running man and shops galore. One of Osaka's most iconic shopping areas. A must-see.
Sightseeing
One of the must-see attractions in Osaka.
http://www.osakacastle.net/english/
3465 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque del Castillo de Osaka
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOne of the must-see attractions in Osaka.
http://www.osakacastle.net/english/
Great little shopping area with plenty of restaurants nearby. You can also ascend the tower for a great city view.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/cityscap/tsutenkaku-tower.html
2055 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiGreat little shopping area with plenty of restaurants nearby. You can also ascend the tower for a great city view.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spot/cityscap/tsutenkaku-tower.html
Entertainment & Activities
The one and only USJ Universal Studios Japan featuring the newly-opened Harry Potter experience.
Website -> https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
Tickets here -> https://www.govoyagin.com/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?gclid=CjwKEAjwl9DIBRCG_e3DwsKsizsSJADMmJ11m6CHSMSxV9dSvh8ApoB6FskvOqjaVENtw-M3FMO3PxoChnjw_wcB
4440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaThe one and only USJ Universal Studios Japan featuring the newly-opened Harry Potter experience.
Website -> https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
Tickets here -> https://www.govoyagin.com/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?gclid=CjwKEAjwl9DIBRCG_e3DwsKsizsSJADMmJ11m6CHSMSxV9dSvh8ApoB6FskvOqjaVENtw-M3FMO3PxoChnjw_wcB
Parks & Nature
One of the best spots to see cherry blossoms in Osaka. Over 5,000 cherry blossom trees bloom here in the spring. Also good for some peace and quiet if Osaka castle park is not for you.
272 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 TenmabashiOne of the best spots to see cherry blossoms in Osaka. Over 5,000 cherry blossom trees bloom here in the spring. Also good for some peace and quiet if Osaka castle park is not for you.