Food Scene
Kurazushi is a nice place to get a taste of sushi! It is a conveyer belt sushi bar with a touch menu and alternate options available if you don't want sushi.
363 locals recommend
Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 ShikitsuhigashiKurazushi is a nice place to get a taste of sushi! It is a conveyer belt sushi bar with a touch menu and alternate options available if you don't want sushi.
串かつ (Kushikatsu)
A delicious restaurant that serves deep-fried food on sticks that you dip in a lovely sauce!
We recommend the cheese and mochi ones, yum!
It's a great place for dinner.
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串かつ (Kushikatsu)
A delicious restaurant that serves deep-fried food on sticks that you dip in a lovely sauce!
We recommend the cheese and mochi ones, yum!
It's a great place for dinner.
Torikizoku (鳥貴族) is a fun, family friendly izakaya specialising in chicken skewers known as Yakitori. It's great, cheap and every menu item costs the same price- 280yen!
74 locals recommend
Torikizoku Daikokucho
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsunishiTorikizoku (鳥貴族) is a fun, family friendly izakaya specialising in chicken skewers known as Yakitori. It's great, cheap and every menu item costs the same price- 280yen!
One of our favourites, the friendly proprietor C.C whips up fantastic New Orleans creations- Gumbo, Jambalaya, Fried Catfish and so on. Super tasty!
Bistro New Orleans
1-chōme-15-10 KitahorieOne of our favourites, the friendly proprietor C.C whips up fantastic New Orleans creations- Gumbo, Jambalaya, Fried Catfish and so on. Super tasty!
This restaurant serves up delicious Iranian food at reasonable prices, good for lunch or dinner. Also has shisha!
Hafez osaka Halal Restaurant in shinsaibashi dotonbori
1-chōme-2-14 KitahorieThis restaurant serves up delicious Iranian food at reasonable prices, good for lunch or dinner. Also has shisha!
Yakiniku Goen Shinsaibashi (焼肉五苑西心斎橋店) offers delicious korean BBQ and cheap beers, all the touch of a button. Well worth a visit for dinner!
Yakiniku Goen Nishishinsaibashi
2-chōme-3-20 NishishinsaibashiYakiniku Goen Shinsaibashi (焼肉五苑西心斎橋店) offers delicious korean BBQ and cheap beers, all the touch of a button. Well worth a visit for dinner!
Slices Bar and Grill is a Canadian owned cafe/ restaurant perfect for whiling away a lazy afternoon over a coffee, enjoying a slice of tasty pizza and also enjoy some poutine!
18 locals recommend
スライシーズ
Slices Bar and Grill is a Canadian owned cafe/ restaurant perfect for whiling away a lazy afternoon over a coffee, enjoying a slice of tasty pizza and also enjoy some poutine!
Probably the best Vietnamese place in Osaka, great for lunch or dinner and at the right price! Also has English menus
25 locals recommend
Chaolua
1-chōme-14-1 MinamihorieProbably the best Vietnamese place in Osaka, great for lunch or dinner and at the right price! Also has English menus
If you're hankering for a Burrito then look no further- El Zocalo has you covered. Very highly recommended!
12 locals recommend
El Zocalo Burrito
1-chōme-9-6 KitahorieIf you're hankering for a Burrito then look no further- El Zocalo has you covered. Very highly recommended!
If you're after a romantic meal, or just treating yourself to some quality food in a nice setting, then you can't do better than a riverside table at Moulin! A Japanese take on classic western fare.
79 locals recommend
MOULiN
1-chōme-5-26 MinamihorieIf you're after a romantic meal, or just treating yourself to some quality food in a nice setting, then you can't do better than a riverside table at Moulin! A Japanese take on classic western fare.
This beautiful Mediterranean fusion restaurant & bar is housed in Takashimaya's Namba Dining Mason restaurant complex, and offers delicious food in sumptuous surroundings.
27 locals recommend
Absinthe SOLAAR
5-chōme-1-18 NanbaThis beautiful Mediterranean fusion restaurant & bar is housed in Takashimaya's Namba Dining Mason restaurant complex, and offers delicious food in sumptuous surroundings.
Shopping
Namba Parks is the closest retail complex to the apartment, encompassing a wide range of stores, great restaurants and a cinema. Well worth a visit!
2405 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaNamba Parks is the closest retail complex to the apartment, encompassing a wide range of stores, great restaurants and a cinema. Well worth a visit!
Located in the heart of Osaka's shopping district, Daimaru Shinsaibashi is conveniently located in a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. Stocks everything from luxury brands to casual styles.
7 locals recommend
BALENCIAGA
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaLocated in the heart of Osaka's shopping district, Daimaru Shinsaibashi is conveniently located in a 1-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station. Stocks everything from luxury brands to casual styles.
The latest addition to the newly rebuilt Osaka station area, Grand Front Osaka houses hundreds of designer stores and fancy restaurants.
8 locals recommend
SHIMAMURA MUSIC
Ōfukachō-3 Kita WardThe latest addition to the newly rebuilt Osaka station area, Grand Front Osaka houses hundreds of designer stores and fancy restaurants.
Sightseeing
The Osaka Museum of Fine Art houses many artistic treasures and is situated in the grounds of Tennoji park, a short subway ride away from the apartment.
567 locals recommend
Osaka City Art Museum
The Osaka Museum of Fine Art houses many artistic treasures and is situated in the grounds of Tennoji park, a short subway ride away from the apartment.
The Tsutenkaku tower in the heart of the bustling Shinsekai district affords a great view of the Osaka skyline. Be sure to check out some kushikatsu on your way there or back!
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiThe Tsutenkaku tower in the heart of the bustling Shinsekai district affords a great view of the Osaka skyline. Be sure to check out some kushikatsu on your way there or back!
Osaka Castle, one of Osaka's premier tourist sights, blends a superbly kept grounds and good photo opportunities within the keep itself.
1375 locals recommend
Osakajo
Osakajo Chuo WardOsaka Castle, one of Osaka's premier tourist sights, blends a superbly kept grounds and good photo opportunities within the keep itself.
The Osaka Aquarium is a must see! Based around one of the world's largest tanks, it houses everything from tiny jellyfish to mammoth whale sharks!
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThe Osaka Aquarium is a must see! Based around one of the world's largest tanks, it houses everything from tiny jellyfish to mammoth whale sharks!
Arts & Culture
太平の湯 (Taihei-No-Yu) is the closest true thermal hot spring to the apartment, a short 5 minutes walk away. Perfect for relaxing after a hard day's exploring!
273 locals recommend
太平のゆ なんば店
2-chōme-2-8 Shikitsuhigashi太平の湯 (Taihei-No-Yu) is the closest true thermal hot spring to the apartment, a short 5 minutes walk away. Perfect for relaxing after a hard day's exploring!
Everything Else
The closest supermarket to the apartment, Life, is under a minute's walk away and can provide you with daily necessities as well as having a pharmacy on the second floor.
206 locals recommend
Life Daikokucho
1-chōme-4-1 ShikitsunishiThe closest supermarket to the apartment, Life, is under a minute's walk away and can provide you with daily necessities as well as having a pharmacy on the second floor.
Our favourite park in Osaka, this little known spot has the best grass you'll find anywhere to sit by the river and chill out. There are also some nice cafes and restaurants nearby on the island.
504 locals recommend
Nakanoshima Rose Garden
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-1 Kita WardOur favourite park in Osaka, this little known spot has the best grass you'll find anywhere to sit by the river and chill out. There are also some nice cafes and restaurants nearby on the island.
Transport hub for Osaka, and a key link to the airport. Also purchase Osaka Amazing Pass here, and find English tourist into on the first floor.
1522 locals recommend
Nankai Electric Railway
Transport hub for Osaka, and a key link to the airport. Also purchase Osaka Amazing Pass here, and find English tourist into on the first floor.
The closest station to the apartment, served by the Midosuji and Yotsubashi subway lines
221 locals recommend
Daikokucho Station
3-chōme-11-10 ShikitsuhigashiThe closest station to the apartment, served by the Midosuji and Yotsubashi subway lines
Drinks & Nightlife
L&L is a great place to enjoy a few drinks and a shisha in the daytime, and is usually hopping at night and at the weekends.
34 locals recommend
L&L
2-chōme-16-13 NishishinsaibashiL&L is a great place to enjoy a few drinks and a shisha in the daytime, and is usually hopping at night and at the weekends.
One of the top rated Trip Advisor attractions in Osaka, this video game bar offers you the chance to relax and enjoy a few drinks while playing your favourite games on your favourite consoles!
131 locals recommend
PC and Retro Bar Space Station
2-chōme-13-3 NishishinsaibashiOne of the top rated Trip Advisor attractions in Osaka, this video game bar offers you the chance to relax and enjoy a few drinks while playing your favourite games on your favourite consoles!
By day a nice place to while away an afternoon over a nice lunch,a coffee or a shisha. By evening, this place transforms into a classy cocktail bar which is always humming with people.
189 locals recommend
Cafe ABSINTHE
1-chōme-2-27 KitahorieBy day a nice place to while away an afternoon over a nice lunch,a coffee or a shisha. By evening, this place transforms into a classy cocktail bar which is always humming with people.
Entertainment & Activities
Well manicured park in the heart of Osaka, with nice grassy areas and plenty of places to sit and take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the city.
461 locals recommend
Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiWell manicured park in the heart of Osaka, with nice grassy areas and plenty of places to sit and take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the city.
A great place to take kids on a rainy day. Although lots of the exhibits are not in English, this fun four story building is filled with interactive displays which transcend the language barrier!
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaA great place to take kids on a rainy day. Although lots of the exhibits are not in English, this fun four story building is filled with interactive displays which transcend the language barrier!
A great day out for all the family, especially as the new Harry Potter section has just opened!
4439 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaA great day out for all the family, especially as the new Harry Potter section has just opened!