Entertainment & Activities
World famous theme park in Osaka! Must go!
I recommend you to buy "Studio Pass" in advance.
Because the food in the park is expensive, please be full as much as possible before entering the park.
4439 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaWorld famous theme park in Osaka! Must go!
I recommend you to buy "Studio Pass" in advance.
Because the food in the park is expensive, please be full as much as possible before entering the park.
TOHO Cinemas Namba main building
3-chōme-8-9 NanbaOne of the most famous movie theaters in Osaka!
Must go!
Aquarium in Osaka.
A whale shark will welcome you.
The captain line is convenient from USJ.
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass! Ultimately recommended!
204 locals recommend
Kaiyukan Hall
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriMust go!
Aquarium in Osaka.
A whale shark will welcome you.
The captain line is convenient from USJ.
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass! Ultimately recommended!
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=17
http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu170/tennojizoo/en/
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOsaka Tennoji Zoo
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=17
http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu170/tennojizoo/en/
Umeda Joypolis
5-15 KakudachōAmusement park which you can play indoors.
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaOSAKA intro tour
http://allstarosaka.com/3h-osakaIntrotour/
Tombori River Cruise
Tombori River Cruise is a Dotonbori mini cruise for about 20 minutes.
900 yen for boarding fee
Japan Night Walk Tour
Japan Night Walk Tour is a walk tour that takes around 45 minutes to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori around the night.
Tour fee is 1,000 yen
It will guide you to a deep place in Dotonbori
22 locals recommend
Tazaemon Bridge
Tombori River Cruise
Tombori River Cruise is a Dotonbori mini cruise for about 20 minutes.
900 yen for boarding fee
Japan Night Walk Tour
Japan Night Walk Tour is a walk tour that takes around 45 minutes to Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori around the night.
Tour fee is 1,000 yen
It will guide you to a deep place in Dotonbori
Osaka-Jo Hall
3-1 ŌsakajōA large hall where numerous events and concerts are held.
Bowling,Karaoke,Amusement,Darts,Ping Pong,Spo-Cha,etc
615 locals recommend
Round One Stadium Sennichimae shop
1-chōme-3-1 NanbaBowling,Karaoke,Amusement,Darts,Ping Pong,Spo-Cha,etc
Yukata Dressing Lesson for Men and Women in Osaka
https://www.veltra.com/en/asia/japan/osaka/a/133109
ノースクラブ
Yukata Dressing Lesson for Men and Women in Osaka
https://www.veltra.com/en/asia/japan/osaka/a/133109
Getting Around
Ajikawaguchi Station
Shimaya-6-chōme-1 Konohana WardClosest train station to the apartment.
KAIYUKAN ⇔ Universal Studios Japan (USJ) One way, 10 minutes!
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass!
Ultimately recommended!
キャプテンライン(ユニバーサルシティポート行き) 乗り場
KAIYUKAN ⇔ Universal Studios Japan (USJ) One way, 10 minutes!
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass!
Ultimately recommended!
KAIYUKAN ⇔ Universal Studios Japan (USJ) One way, 10 minutes!
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass!
Ultimately recommended!
Universal City port pier
Sakurajima-1 Chome Konohana WardKAIYUKAN ⇔ Universal Studios Japan (USJ) One way, 10 minutes!
Please use Osaka Amazing Pass!
Ultimately recommended!
You need to walk a bit, but you can go back and forth between USJ and Osaka Aquarium for free.
It is a public ferry boat.
Time table
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milkyway/3939/time/time.html#tempozan
Tempozan Ferry Terminal (Sakurajima Side)
You need to walk a bit, but you can go back and forth between USJ and Osaka Aquarium for free.
It is a public ferry boat.
Time table
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milkyway/3939/time/time.html#tempozan
You need to walk a bit, but you can go back and forth between USJ and Osaka Aquarium for free.
It is a public ferry boat.
Time table
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milkyway/3939/time/time.html#tempozan
11 locals recommend
Tempozan Ferry Landing (Chikko side)
3-chōme-2-25 ChikkōYou need to walk a bit, but you can go back and forth between USJ and Osaka Aquarium for free.
It is a public ferry boat.
Time table
http://www.geocities.co.jp/Milkyway/3939/time/time.html#tempozan
Chidoribashi Station
Shikanjima-1-chōme-1 Konohana WardHanshin Electric Railway's station
新関西国際空港(株)駐車場管理事務所
1 SenshūkūkōnakaTimes Car Rental
http://www.timescar-rental.com/
Airport Limousine Bus
Nanko,Universal Studios Japan® Area~KANSAI AIRPORT(TERMINAL1) about 70 minutes
Fare 1,550yen(Adults),780yen(Child)
http://www.hanshin-bus.co.jp/limo_en/index_k_tenpozan1.html
9 locals recommend
USJバス停3番乗り場
5-chōme-1-202 ShimayaAirport Limousine Bus
Nanko,Universal Studios Japan® Area~KANSAI AIRPORT(TERMINAL1) about 70 minutes
Fare 1,550yen(Adults),780yen(Child)
http://www.hanshin-bus.co.jp/limo_en/index_k_tenpozan1.html
RENT A BIKE IN osaka!
HUBchari, easy and cheap transportation in OSAKA
https://hubchari-english.jimdo.com/
606 locals recommend
America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo WardRENT A BIKE IN osaka!
HUBchari, easy and cheap transportation in OSAKA
https://hubchari-english.jimdo.com/
居酒屋三楽
2-chōme-17-27 KasugadenakaThere is coin operated parking in front of this pub.
ふる里
2-chōme-13-24 KasugadenakaCoin operated parking is located 30 meters south of this shop.
あたご食堂
2-chōme-17-20 KasugadenakaIt is about 1,000 yen by taxi from here to USJ
Food Scene
Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Honten
2-18 ShimoajiharachōOkonomiyaki of Osaka specialty
俺のフレンチ 梅田
1-7 KomatsubarachōThe best cost performance! Ultra famous store
North Shore Kitahama
1-chōme-1-28 KitahamaRelaxing while watching the river.
Gyokuseiya
1-chōme-4-4 SennichimaeHave you eaten "Ohagi"?
It is traditional Japanese sweets.
In recent years, an area popular for foreign travelers.
Here when you want to eat yourself.
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardIn recent years, an area popular for foreign travelers.
Here when you want to eat yourself.
Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Universal Citywalk
You can enjoy soul food of Osaka on the way back from USJ.
Recently new restaurant facilities in Osaka Castle Park.
"Good Spoon" barbecue lunch is recommended.
17 locals recommend
Jo-Terrace Osaka
3-1 ŌsakajōRecently new restaurant facilities in Osaka Castle Park.
"Good Spoon" barbecue lunch is recommended.
Parks & Nature
Osaka Castle -a symbol of Osaka, which has been handed down through the dramas in history to the present day.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=21
http://osakacastlepark.jp/foreinger/english.html
1375 locals recommend
Osakajo
Osakajo Chuo WardOsaka Castle -a symbol of Osaka, which has been handed down through the dramas in history to the present day.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=21
http://osakacastlepark.jp/foreinger/english.html
Expo '70 Pavillion
1-1 SenribanpakukōenYou can shop at nearby Expo City.
A classic car museum using rare red brick warehouse in Japan.
GLION STEAK HOUSE (Gee Lion Steak House) and CAFE 1923 are also on site
Glion Showroom
2-chōme-6-39 KaigandōriA classic car museum using rare red brick warehouse in Japan.
GLION STEAK HOUSE (Gee Lion Steak House) and CAFE 1923 are also on site
Round one Umeda
4-16 KomatsubarachōYou can enjoy various sports and amusement.
· Garden on the terrace continuing from the ground level to the 9th floor above the ground
· A wide variety of plants are gathering and gardens that can enjoy seasonal birds and insects
· Garden where exclusive resident gardener is sustainable plant management
http://www.nambaparks.com/global.html
2405 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 Nanbanaka· Garden on the terrace continuing from the ground level to the 9th floor above the ground
· A wide variety of plants are gathering and gardens that can enjoy seasonal birds and insects
· Garden where exclusive resident gardener is sustainable plant management
http://www.nambaparks.com/global.html
Drinks & Nightlife
This lively Irish pub draws patrons in for good drinks and a fun-filled evening. Eighteen beers from around the world are on tap as are 17 Irish whiskies accompanied by tasty dishes like fish 'n chips or shepherd's pie. Japanese and foreigners alike enjoy the live Irish music that pulsates each Wednesday. Darts and televised football add to the festive ambiance.
11 locals recommend
マーフィーズ
This lively Irish pub draws patrons in for good drinks and a fun-filled evening. Eighteen beers from around the world are on tap as are 17 Irish whiskies accompanied by tasty dishes like fish 'n chips or shepherd's pie. Japanese and foreigners alike enjoy the live Irish music that pulsates each Wednesday. Darts and televised football add to the festive ambiance.
OWL OSAKA is the luxury club in Umeda which hs the center of Kansai. They have Japan's largest LED displays and the high-quality sound system!
Famous DJs from around the world offer you the latest entertainment!
Check out the fashionable and gorgeous interiors.
81 locals recommend
OWL OSAKA
5-1 KakudachōOWL OSAKA is the luxury club in Umeda which hs the center of Kansai. They have Japan's largest LED displays and the high-quality sound system!
Famous DJs from around the world offer you the latest entertainment!
Check out the fashionable and gorgeous interiors.
Nestled on floor B2 of Herbis Plaza Ent in Osaka's Nishi Umeda district with direct underground access from public transport, Billboard Live Osaka combines with the Osaka Shiki Theater (located in the same building) to provide top-quality entertainment.
61 locals recommend
Billboard Live Osaka
2-chōme-2-22 UmedaNestled on floor B2 of Herbis Plaza Ent in Osaka's Nishi Umeda district with direct underground access from public transport, Billboard Live Osaka combines with the Osaka Shiki Theater (located in the same building) to provide top-quality entertainment.
Dotonbori District All kinds of beer and many craft beers in all areas of Japan are aligned.
18 locals recommend
Dotonbori Craft Via Brewery Namba CITY
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaDotonbori District All kinds of beer and many craft beers in all areas of Japan are aligned.
Kenzo estate osaka
2-chōme-4-36 UmedaHave a peaceful wine moment
away the noise of the city
It is extremely popular for overseas people (European). There is no cover charge, karaoke is also free. But if you put a song, you will sing along, it is quite different from the ordinary karaoke in Japan. Drinks are also cheap.
Kama Sutra Karaoke Bar
2-chōme-1-13 HigashishinsaibashiIt is extremely popular for overseas people (European). There is no cover charge, karaoke is also free. But if you put a song, you will sing along, it is quite different from the ordinary karaoke in Japan. Drinks are also cheap.
Actually money can not be betted.
Enjoy dinner and entertainment.
13 locals recommend
ジャック&クイーン|Jack&Queen
3-chōme-14-16 NanbanakaActually money can not be betted.
Enjoy dinner and entertainment.
Sam and Dave ONE is The #1 internationally famous themed nightclub in Osaka which caters to the club style of partiers.
International and local D.J.s rock the crowd with popular tunes ranging from all Mix,House, Hip Hop and R&B till late.
Conveniently located in the center of Namba in Osaka, Sam and Dave ONE has all English speaking staff and offers a variety of great drinks and food from 500 yen.
89 locals recommend
Sam and Dave One
2-chōme-7-20 HigashishinsaibashiSam and Dave ONE is The #1 internationally famous themed nightclub in Osaka which caters to the club style of partiers.
International and local D.J.s rock the crowd with popular tunes ranging from all Mix,House, Hip Hop and R&B till late.
Conveniently located in the center of Namba in Osaka, Sam and Dave ONE has all English speaking staff and offers a variety of great drinks and food from 500 yen.
Sightseeing
Area with plenty of restaurants, shopping and famous shops.
"Glyco 100 m sign" and "Crub sign" are too famous.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardArea with plenty of restaurants, shopping and famous shops.
"Glyco 100 m sign" and "Crub sign" are too famous.
There are plenty of boutiques and department stores, restaurants, drugstores, famous shops, etc. in the long shopping district.
850 locals recommend
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardThere are plenty of boutiques and department stores, restaurants, drugstores, famous shops, etc. in the long shopping district.
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThe tallest building in Japan.
You can see Osaka.
Shitennoji Temple (Chushingaran, Hombo Garden)
It has a history far older than Osaka Castle.
It was built from the year 593 AD, is the General headquarters of Japanese Buddhism.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=15
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 ShitennōjiShitennoji Temple (Chushingaran, Hombo Garden)
It has a history far older than Osaka Castle.
It was built from the year 593 AD, is the General headquarters of Japanese Buddhism.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=15
Recently, it is popular with overseas travelers.
It is recommended.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=35
1336 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaRecently, it is popular with overseas travelers.
It is recommended.
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=35
Anyway, the night view is beautiful and you can enjoy swimming in the air for 15 minutes.
Recommended for couples.
629 locals recommend
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriAnyway, the night view is beautiful and you can enjoy swimming in the air for 15 minutes.
Recommended for couples.
Cruise Ship Santa Maria Twilight Cruise
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=35
7 locals recommend
サンタマリアのりば 海遊館西はとば
Kaigandōri-1-chōme-1 Minato WardCruise Ship Santa Maria Twilight Cruise
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=35
Tombori River JAZZ Boat
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=5
8 locals recommend
Minatomachi dock
Minatomachi-1 Chome-3 Naniwa WardTombori River JAZZ Boat
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=5
Dojima River Forum
1-chōme-1-17 FukushimaNakanoshima River Cruise
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=6
JAPAN NIGHT WALK TOUR
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=3
147 locals recommend
Nakaza Cuidaore Building
1-chōme-7-21 DōtonboriJAPAN NIGHT WALK TOUR
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=3
Tsutenkaku Tower
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=14
238 locals recommend
Cafe Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-19-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku Tower
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=14
Osaka Suijyo Bus Aqua-Liner
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=27
164 locals recommend
Temmabashi Station
Tanimachi-1-chōme-2 Chuo WardOsaka Suijyo Bus Aqua-Liner
https://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/facility/detail?id=27
Arts & Culture
Bunraku is a classical puppet play performed to
the accompaniment of ballad music called Joruri.
Its unique charm lies in the harmony of skillful
puppet manipulation and the cahracteristic voices
of Joruri singers.
1339 locals recommend
National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiBunraku is a classical puppet play performed to
the accompaniment of ballad music called Joruri.
Its unique charm lies in the harmony of skillful
puppet manipulation and the cahracteristic voices
of Joruri singers.
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaYou can see the planetarium
It reproduces the streets of Osaka of the past.
518 locals recommend
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 TenjinbashiIt reproduces the streets of Osaka of the past.
In 1982, The Symphony Hall is the first concert hall designed specifically for western classical music in Japan. It was built as part of the commemorative project of the 30th anniversary of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation. Since then, the hall has gained international recognitions and hosted a variety of many memorable performances. The renowned conductor Herbert von Karajan boldly pronounced, “The Symphony Hall is one of the best hall in the world.”
In 2014, The Symphony Hall corp. will open a new chapter of The Symphony Hall. We are ensuring preservation of the great history of the hall even as we continue to expand our musical offerings.
158 locals recommend
The Symphony Hall
2-chōme-3-3 ŌyodominamiIn 1982, The Symphony Hall is the first concert hall designed specifically for western classical music in Japan. It was built as part of the commemorative project of the 30th anniversary of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation. Since then, the hall has gained international recognitions and hosted a variety of many memorable performances. The renowned conductor Herbert von Karajan boldly pronounced, “The Symphony Hall is one of the best hall in the world.”
In 2014, The Symphony Hall corp. will open a new chapter of The Symphony Hall. We are ensuring preservation of the great history of the hall even as we continue to expand our musical offerings.
阪急うめだ本店ファミリア
8-7 KakudachōRamen Daigaku Umeda
2-chōme-2-8 ShibataRamen University :-)
We provide a wide variety of books and magazines.
You can read or borrow these materials at no charge.
114 locals recommend
Osaka Central Wholesale Market
1-chōme-1-86 Noda We provide a wide variety of books and magazines.
You can read or borrow these materials at no charge.
Tsuruichi
3-3 ShimoajiharachōThis is Korea in Japan