Food Scene
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 locals recommend
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
Excellent and reasonably-priced Italian that does a buffet lunch and has an impressive wine selection. Good for families.
26 locals recommend
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.
串カツ 小鉄 道頓堀店
1-chōme-5-9 DōtonboriOsaka's traditional food
Eggs 'n Things 心斎橋店
2-chōme-10-2 NishishinsaibashiBest place in Osaka for pancakes and eggs.
Sightseeing
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 locals recommend
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
One of the must-see attractions in Osaka. http://www.osakacastle.net/english/
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardOne of the must-see attractions in Osaka. http://www.osakacastle.net/english/
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 locals recommend
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.
Arts & Culture
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaOne of Japan's best art museums
Learn about the wonders of science at this family-friendly museum!
699 locals recommend
Osaka Science Museum
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaLearn about the wonders of science at this family-friendly museum!
Shopping
Ame-mura - The American village. Great for bric-a-brac shopping and sampling Osaka's version of American culture.
606 locals recommend
America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo WardAme-mura - The American village. Great for bric-a-brac shopping and sampling Osaka's version of American culture.
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 locals recommend
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.
Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo WardThe famous Shinsaibashi 心斎橋 street.
Kuromon Ichiba Market. About 23 minutes by train and 30 minutes on foot from the apartment.
2932 locals recommend
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardKuromon Ichiba Market. About 23 minutes by train and 30 minutes on foot from the apartment.
Essentials
Super Tamade Taishō
6-chōme-7-21 SangenyahigashiSuper Tamade supermarket about 25 minutes on foot
MaxValu Shiokusa
2-chōme-9-12 ShiokusaMax Value Supermarket about 8 minutes away on foot.
A Lawson near Imamiya station about 11 minutes away on foot.
24 locals recommend
Lawson JR Imamiya Station
3-chōme-13-13 DaikokuA Lawson near Imamiya station about 11 minutes away on foot.
Lawson
2-chōme-2-8 ShikitsunishiA ¥100 convenience store
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
4439 locals recommend
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