Guidebook for 大阪市中央区島之内
Food Scene
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardMarket known as "Osaka's Kitchen" by locals
deep-fried breaded meat or vegetables on skewers, Japanese style of deep-fried kebab
1 Chome-5 Shinsaibashisuji
deep-fried breaded meat or vegetables on skewers, Japanese style of deep-fried kebab
my most favorite!! I go there every other week. the best Yakiniku (Grilled beef) restaurant.
1-chōme-7-20 Higashishinsaibashi
my most favorite!! I go there every other week. the best Yakiniku (Grilled beef) restaurant.
Robata-yaki restaurant, a Japanese‐style barbecue cooked in front of customers
14-26 Nanbasennichimae
Robata-yaki restaurant, a Japanese‐style barbecue cooked in front of customers
they serve Japanese dishes of mom's cooking. Rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, meat and vegetables etc
1-chōme-17-15 Higashishinsaibashi
they serve Japanese dishes of mom's cooking. Rice with miso soup and other dishes, with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. The side dishes often consist of fish, meat and vegetables etc
1-chōme-13-7 Nishitenma
My best favorite Unagi (eel) restaurant in Osaka! Highly recommended.
establishment that allows you to make feline friends while you enjoy your coffee
2-chōme-17-10 Nishishinsaibashi
establishment that allows you to make feline friends while you enjoy your coffee
Tasty and reasonable. I take my friends from foreign countries every time they visit Osaka, and they never get bored.
1-chōme-8-26 Higashishinsaibashi
Tasty and reasonable. I take my friends from foreign countries every time they visit Osaka, and they never get bored.
CAFE GARB
4-chōme-4-7 Bakurōmachicafe + restaurant
recommended especially at lunch time, I love their Szechuan Sesame Hot Noodles
2-chōme-4-18 Kitahorie
recommended especially at lunch time, I love their Szechuan Sesame Hot Noodles
A sushi restaurant in Osaka Central Fish Market. After entering the area, go towards the left side of the building where you see the red arrow. That is where it's located.
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1-chōme-1-86 Noda
A sushi restaurant in Osaka Central Fish Market. After entering the area, go towards the left side of the building where you see the red arrow. That is where it's located.
Sightseeing
one of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha, Kisshōden
Sumiyoshi-2-chōme-9 Sumiyoshi Wardone of Japan's oldest shrines. Founded in the 3rd century before the introduction of Buddhism, it displays a unique style of shrine architecture, called Sumiyoshi-zukuri.
The shrine was relocated to its current location in the 16th century in response to an order by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to make room for the construction of Osaka Castle.
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13-9 Ikutamachō
The shrine was relocated to its current location in the 16th century in response to an order by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to make room for the construction of Osaka Castle.
an elegant Neo-Renaissance architecture with red brick wall and dome-shaped bronze roof. The graceful appearance looking even more beautiful on blue water and green trees has been loved by locals.
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Osaka City Central Hall
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita Wardan elegant Neo-Renaissance architecture with red brick wall and dome-shaped bronze roof. The graceful appearance looking even more beautiful on blue water and green trees has been loved by locals.
Great cycle tour! I loooove cycling around the city! why don't you try :)
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2-chōme-12-1 Sagisu
Great cycle tour! I loooove cycling around the city! why don't you try :)
Osaka Tenmangu Shrine founded in the 10th century, is one of the most important of hundreds of shrines across Japan. The god blesses passing entrance exams, so tons of students pray for their success
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Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 TenjinbashiOsaka Tenmangu Shrine founded in the 10th century, is one of the most important of hundreds of shrines across Japan. The god blesses passing entrance exams, so tons of students pray for their success
The shrine's buildings were burned down in the 1945 air raids. The present buildings are reconstructions built after the war.
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2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
The shrine's buildings were burned down in the 1945 air raids. The present buildings are reconstructions built after the war.
one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan.
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1-chōme-11-18 Shitennōji
one of Japan's oldest temples and the first ever to be built by the state. It was founded in 593 by Prince Shotoku, who supported the introduction of Buddhism into Japan.
when a great plague broke out in 826, Kobo Daishi, ordered by Emperor Junna, offered prayers to the gods at Abe Oji Shrine in the hope of putting an end to the epidemic.
9-4 Abeno Motomachi
when a great plague broke out in 826, Kobo Daishi, ordered by Emperor Junna, offered prayers to the gods at Abe Oji Shrine in the hope of putting an end to the epidemic.
everyone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the shrine. It was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, and is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan.
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1-chōme-6-10 Ebisunishi
everyone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the shrine. It was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, and is visited annually by a million people, who pray to Ebessan.
Officially called 'Tsuyuno Tenjinsha', the name 'Ohatsu Tenjin' as its known today is evidence of the shrine's romantic past.
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2-chōme-5-4 Sonezaki
Officially called 'Tsuyuno Tenjinsha', the name 'Ohatsu Tenjin' as its known today is evidence of the shrine's romantic past.
widely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of the great samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536 - 1598).
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1-1 Ōsakajō
widely known as an emblem of the power and fortune of the great samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1536 - 1598).
a pair of skyscrapers connected in midair, rarely seen anywhere in the world
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonakaa pair of skyscrapers connected in midair, rarely seen anywhere in the world
Entertainment & Activities
Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies
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Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaVisitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies
Acuario Kaiyukan de Osaka
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōrimeet the nature
An onsen (hot spring) theme park with full resort facilities.
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Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiAn onsen (hot spring) theme park with full resort facilities.
Shopping
good place to shop. this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
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1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
good place to shop. this landmark features an observation deck open to the public
1-chōme-1-3 Nipponbashinishi
Otaku's sacred place
3-chōme-6-18 Nipponbashi
electronics retail store
1-chōme-2-17 Shinsaibashisuji
multi-story clothing store. buy loads of them!
Convenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
2 Chome-5 Nishishinsaibashi
Convenience store with groceries & household items, plus take-out sushi & other prepared foods.
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanakashopping mall + cinema complex
you can buy snacks, cosmetics, tableware, kitchenware, tools, gardenware, stationery, household goods, leisure goods, etc. who wouldn't love it.
3 Chome-10-3 Minamisenba
you can buy snacks, cosmetics, tableware, kitchenware, tools, gardenware, stationery, household goods, leisure goods, etc. who wouldn't love it.
Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaPikachu!
stretches 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan. 600shops varying from good old specialty shops to literally Osaka-like restaurants.
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3 Chome-7 Tenjinbashi
stretches 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan. 600shops varying from good old specialty shops to literally Osaka-like restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Noh derived from the Japanese word for "skill" or "talent"—is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
1-chōme-3-6 Tokuichō
Noh derived from the Japanese word for "skill" or "talent"—is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
Kabuki is an art form rich in showmanship. It involves elaborately designed costumes, eye-catching make-up and the exaggerated actions performed by the actors.
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1-chōme-9-19 Dōtonbori
Kabuki is an art form rich in showmanship. It involves elaborately designed costumes, eye-catching make-up and the exaggerated actions performed by the actors.
Bunraku is the traditional puppet theatre of Japan, a high-level stage art of which Japan can be very proud.
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiBunraku is the traditional puppet theatre of Japan, a high-level stage art of which Japan can be very proud.
A fun museum for kids aiming to bring kids fresh discovery and surprises from everyday things through playing and enjoying themselves.
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Kids Plaza Osaka
2-chōme-1-7 ŌgimachiA fun museum for kids aiming to bring kids fresh discovery and surprises from everyday things through playing and enjoying themselves.
McDonald's
4-chōme-5-22 MinamihorieMusic arena + baseball stadium
Parks & Nature
Located next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
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Zoológico de Osaka Tennoji
1-108 ChausuyamachōLocated next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
a large public, urban park, situated in the heart of Osaka
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2 Chome-1 Utsubohonmachi
a large public, urban park, situated in the heart of Osaka
Essentials
Loved by locals for its remarkably low-priced items.
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1-chōme-12-10 Shimanouchi
Loved by locals for its remarkably low-priced items.