Guidebook for Naniwa-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Food Scene
Do you know, Japanese curry is unlike from the curry of rest of the world. Since curry has been imported to Japan long long time ago, it has changed its style. In this shop, they has special menu called Aburi-karubi curry. The curry contains very tender grilled beef rib. Another special curry is Negi-Suji Curry which contains chive and special part of beef. Try them and find out what is the special part! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27003974
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Pajamarama Curry
Do you know, Japanese curry is unlike from the curry of rest of the world. Since curry has been imported to Japan long long time ago, it has changed its style. In this shop, they has special menu called Aburi-karubi curry. The curry contains very tender grilled beef rib. Another special curry is Negi-Suji Curry which contains chive and special part of beef. Try them and find out what is the special part! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27003974
Do you know Gyukatus? Some foreigner who love Japan does know about Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu, is a fried pork and it is very nice dish. However, I want you to try Gyukatsu which is fried beef! The beef is super tender and the outside is covered by fried bread crumb, so It is very sexy harmony of tender beef and crispy outside! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27087004/
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Gyukatsu Tomita
2-chōme-3-1 NanbanakaDo you know Gyukatus? Some foreigner who love Japan does know about Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu, is a fried pork and it is very nice dish. However, I want you to try Gyukatsu which is fried beef! The beef is super tender and the outside is covered by fried bread crumb, so It is very sexy harmony of tender beef and crispy outside! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27087004/
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Okonomi-yaki is another Osaka’s favorite dish. Basically, Okonomi-yaki is made of cabbage, flour, egg and each shop has their own ingredients like shrimp, pork, or cheese. These ingredients are mixed and grilled into round shape on the iron plate. At the end of cooking, chief spread special source over the Okonomiyaki. The source is amazing, so Osaka people love to spread that source to any food XD http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27002665/
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5-chōme-1-18 NanbaOkonomi-yaki is another Osaka’s favorite dish. Basically, Okonomi-yaki is made of cabbage, flour, egg and each shop has their own ingredients like shrimp, pork, or cheese. These ingredients are mixed and grilled into round shape on the iron plate. At the end of cooking, chief spread special source over the Okonomiyaki. The source is amazing, so Osaka people love to spread that source to any food XD http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27002665/
Kushikatsu, is a typical Osaka street food. Kushi, means skewer, and Kastu, means fried food. So Kushikatsu is a small fried food sticked by a skewer. Normally, 1Kushikatsu is priced between 70yen to 150yen.Yes, it is very cheap! Why don’t you try Kushikatsu in Daruma Namba which is most popular Kushikatsu shop! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27012813/
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Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai sohonten
2-chōme-3-9 EbisuhigashiKushikatsu, is a typical Osaka street food. Kushi, means skewer, and Kastu, means fried food. So Kushikatsu is a small fried food sticked by a skewer. Normally, 1Kushikatsu is priced between 70yen to 150yen.Yes, it is very cheap! Why don’t you try Kushikatsu in Daruma Namba which is most popular Kushikatsu shop! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27012813/
You will never ever find the restaurant like this one; Zauo. There is pool inside the restaurant and you can try the fishing at there! After you catch fish, the chief cook it for you! There is no other place you can eat such a super fresh fish. It’s a restaurant, but like a theme park! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27003738/
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Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 NipponbashiYou will never ever find the restaurant like this one; Zauo. There is pool inside the restaurant and you can try the fishing at there! After you catch fish, the chief cook it for you! There is no other place you can eat such a super fresh fish. It’s a restaurant, but like a theme park! http://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27003738/
The area will amaze your eyes by the colorful neon signs. Just take some nice selfies with the famous neon sign of Glico’s guy. The place where the guy of neon sign is located just on the main street to go to Shinsaibashi from Namba. So,You will find it very easily! On the street, there are so many restaurants and shops to go, so I’m pretty sure that you will spend one day in this district!
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Glico
1-chōme-7-21 DōtonboriThe area will amaze your eyes by the colorful neon signs. Just take some nice selfies with the famous neon sign of Glico’s guy. The place where the guy of neon sign is located just on the main street to go to Shinsaibashi from Namba. So,You will find it very easily! On the street, there are so many restaurants and shops to go, so I’m pretty sure that you will spend one day in this district!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sadly, Giraff closes at 1am… If you are not satisfied yet, next club you should go is G3. Opening hour of G3 is Business day: ~4am/ Friday and Weekend: ~5am! Graff and G3 is just next to each other ;) http://g3-osaka.net/lang/en.html
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G3
7-7 SouemonchōSadly, Giraff closes at 1am… If you are not satisfied yet, next club you should go is G3. Opening hour of G3 is Business day: ~4am/ Friday and Weekend: ~5am! Graff and G3 is just next to each other ;) http://g3-osaka.net/lang/en.html
If you are clubbed, I suggest to to Giraff, is one of the biggest night club in Japan. It has 4stories with full of club-goer every night! Especially, on the weekend, there are throng amount of hot boys and girls. Just visit there and feel groove with them ;) Note:Do not forget to bring your ID! They operates lots of hot events, so please check them out in the website below! http://giraffe-osaka.net/lang/en.html#!/home
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Giraffe Osaka
7-9 SouemonchōIf you are clubbed, I suggest to to Giraff, is one of the biggest night club in Japan. It has 4stories with full of club-goer every night! Especially, on the weekend, there are throng amount of hot boys and girls. Just visit there and feel groove with them ;) Note:Do not forget to bring your ID! They operates lots of hot events, so please check them out in the website below! http://giraffe-osaka.net/lang/en.html#!/home
Sightseeing
Nice view of the harbor is worth to see. There is a tower called Kobe Port tower, and around this district, there are so many shopping center or dining as well. You also can take big Ferris Wheel to enjoy the view of harbor and city of Kobe. Kobe is less crowded compared with other Kansai area like Osaka or Kyoto. It is perfect for chilling out. There is also “Ann pann man Museum”, museum for one of the most famous animation in Japan. http://www.harborland.co.jp/en/
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Kobe Harborland umie
1-chōme-7-2 HigashikawasakichōNice view of the harbor is worth to see. There is a tower called Kobe Port tower, and around this district, there are so many shopping center or dining as well. You also can take big Ferris Wheel to enjoy the view of harbor and city of Kobe. Kobe is less crowded compared with other Kansai area like Osaka or Kyoto. It is perfect for chilling out. There is also “Ann pann man Museum”, museum for one of the most famous animation in Japan. http://www.harborland.co.jp/en/
Hikone-jo castle is located near the biggest lake in Japan called Biwa lake. The castle has been maintained its original style since Edo era, the period of time about 400 years ago. There is a pretty cat character of Hikone-jo called Hikonyan, so please also check it out there.
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Hikone Castle
1-1 KonkichōHikone-jo castle is located near the biggest lake in Japan called Biwa lake. The castle has been maintained its original style since Edo era, the period of time about 400 years ago. There is a pretty cat character of Hikone-jo called Hikonyan, so please also check it out there.
Nijou-jou castle is worth to visit to imagine the old life of Japanese Emperor(Shogun). The inside of the castle has very stunning painting while the exterior is nice as well. There is very beautiful Zen garden in the castle, so you will be relaxed there. You can walk there from Gion area, so I recommend this place for your Kyoto day trip.
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijou-jou castle is worth to visit to imagine the old life of Japanese Emperor(Shogun). The inside of the castle has very stunning painting while the exterior is nice as well. There is very beautiful Zen garden in the castle, so you will be relaxed there. You can walk there from Gion area, so I recommend this place for your Kyoto day trip.
Ikuta Shrine is located in the center of Kobe, so just go there to feel the sprit of Japan! Every February, Setsubun Festival, the festival for purifying our life is held there. To do the custom of Mamemaki, the shrine invites a lot of famous celebrities and they toss and scatter thousands of soybeans to the sky. At the same time, people say, “Demons out, Luck in!”.
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Ikuta Shrine
1-chōme-2-1 ShimoyamatedōriIkuta Shrine is located in the center of Kobe, so just go there to feel the sprit of Japan! Every February, Setsubun Festival, the festival for purifying our life is held there. To do the custom of Mamemaki, the shrine invites a lot of famous celebrities and they toss and scatter thousands of soybeans to the sky. At the same time, people say, “Demons out, Luck in!”.
If you are a businessman or running your business, I do recommend to go to Imamiya-Yebisu Shrine. Every January, a big festival is held and tons of business owners try to be blessed by Yebisu God. (Yebisu God is the chubby guy printed on the label of Yebisu Beer. ) Why don’t you check out one of the most popular god among 8,000,000 gods in Japan!
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Osaka Temmangu
2-chōme-1-8 TenjinbashiIf you are a businessman or running your business, I do recommend to go to Imamiya-Yebisu Shrine. Every January, a big festival is held and tons of business owners try to be blessed by Yebisu God. (Yebisu God is the chubby guy printed on the label of Yebisu Beer. ) Why don’t you check out one of the most popular god among 8,000,000 gods in Japan!
Fushimi Inari Taisya Shrine is unlike other shrine in Japan. The shrine is rated as the top destination of Japan in Trip adviser. There are more than 1,000 red gates called Trii. To get through all the gates, you need to do 6km of hiking, but I am pretty sure you won’t get bored with the hiking. The view is absolutely breathtaking. That’s why I visit this shrine every year :p
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFushimi Inari Taisya Shrine is unlike other shrine in Japan. The shrine is rated as the top destination of Japan in Trip adviser. There are more than 1,000 red gates called Trii. To get through all the gates, you need to do 6km of hiking, but I am pretty sure you won’t get bored with the hiking. The view is absolutely breathtaking. That’s why I visit this shrine every year :p
Yasaka Shrine is located in the main area of Kyoto. You must visit this Gion district is this is the only area you can see Maiko-san, the beautiful woman performers dressed with Japanese traditional Kimono wear with special make-up. Gion Festival, one of the Big Three Japanese festival is held in this shrine. During spring time, people visit this area to enjoy Hanami, cherry blossom viewing.
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Yasaka-Jinja Shrine Minami-romon Tower Gate
Gionmachi Minamigawa-509 Higashiyama WardYasaka Shrine is located in the main area of Kyoto. You must visit this Gion district is this is the only area you can see Maiko-san, the beautiful woman performers dressed with Japanese traditional Kimono wear with special make-up. Gion Festival, one of the Big Three Japanese festival is held in this shrine. During spring time, people visit this area to enjoy Hanami, cherry blossom viewing.
oudaiji Temple 6th century, there were so many natural disaster in Japan, so the emperor at that time decided to construct gigantic Buddha to worship. As the result, the Buddha is about 15m tall with 250ton in the weight. You can try to get through the actual nose hole of the Buddha statue in the temple. http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html
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Todaiji
oudaiji Temple 6th century, there were so many natural disaster in Japan, so the emperor at that time decided to construct gigantic Buddha to worship. As the result, the Buddha is about 15m tall with 250ton in the weight. You can try to get through the actual nose hole of the Buddha statue in the temple. http://www.todaiji.or.jp/english/index.html
Tsutenkaku The Tsutenkaku tower itself is not perfectly mind-blowing tower; however, it is very well recognized place as the symbol of Osaka from the rest of Japan. This place is also the home of the lucky god Biliken. The reason for this recognition is the people, or the atmosphere in that area. Shinsekai district offers a nostalgic trip like beck to the prewar are of Japan. The area is also noted for reasonably priced gourmet stuff. http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/#_=_
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Cafe Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-19-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku The Tsutenkaku tower itself is not perfectly mind-blowing tower; however, it is very well recognized place as the symbol of Osaka from the rest of Japan. This place is also the home of the lucky god Biliken. The reason for this recognition is the people, or the atmosphere in that area. Shinsekai district offers a nostalgic trip like beck to the prewar are of Japan. The area is also noted for reasonably priced gourmet stuff. http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/#_=_
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Kaiyukan is really big aquarium as it has 30,000 creatures with 620 spices. In the main tank, there are big whale sharks, rays, sea lions etc. Kaiyukan offer you to touch some sea creatures at some zones. It will be really nice experience for you. From Namba, it will take 20mins by subway. It is worth to explore the giant aquarium with your children! http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/index.html#_=_
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Kaiyukan Official Museum Shop
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriOsaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Kaiyukan is really big aquarium as it has 30,000 creatures with 620 spices. In the main tank, there are big whale sharks, rays, sea lions etc. Kaiyukan offer you to touch some sea creatures at some zones. It will be really nice experience for you. From Namba, it will take 20mins by subway. It is worth to explore the giant aquarium with your children! http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/index.html#_=_
Arima Onsen, located near Kobe, is renowned as Japan's oldest hot springs. Kinsengen and Ginsengen, the hot waters are prized both for their therapeutic qualities. In addition to relaxing your exhausted body, you also can eat really nice Japanese traditional food there. I definitely can say Arima is one of the nation's most popular hot spring.
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Arima Onsen Taketoritei Maruyama
1364-1 ArimachōArima Onsen, located near Kobe, is renowned as Japan's oldest hot springs. Kinsengen and Ginsengen, the hot waters are prized both for their therapeutic qualities. In addition to relaxing your exhausted body, you also can eat really nice Japanese traditional food there. I definitely can say Arima is one of the nation's most popular hot spring.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto’s leading tourist destinations. The temple’s 13-meter-high platform gives you spectacular view of the natural surroundings and the city below. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. http://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/156
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Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto’s leading tourist destinations. The temple’s 13-meter-high platform gives you spectacular view of the natural surroundings and the city below. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. http://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/156
Kinkakuji, is a Zen temple featured its gorgeous golden color. In addition to its gold-leaf exterior, the temple is distinguished by a distinct architectural style on each of its three floors. http://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/131
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Rokuon-ji Rest House
Kinkakujicho Kita WardKinkakuji, is a Zen temple featured its gorgeous golden color. In addition to its gold-leaf exterior, the temple is distinguished by a distinct architectural style on each of its three floors. http://kyoto.travel/en/shrine_temple/131
Parks & Nature
Guests love the proximity to Namba, Umeda, Tennnouji, but I also recommend you to go Utsubo park area(靭公園)to chill out. There are so many restaurants, bakeries, or coffee shops. So just grab some food or coffee in that district, and sit in the bench or on grass of the park is good way to relax. http://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/utsubo/
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Utsubo Park
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiGuests love the proximity to Namba, Umeda, Tennnouji, but I also recommend you to go Utsubo park area(靭公園)to chill out. There are so many restaurants, bakeries, or coffee shops. So just grab some food or coffee in that district, and sit in the bench or on grass of the park is good way to relax. http://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/utsubo/
This park, Nara Park is so called “Deer park” because there are 1200dears in the park!In the park, dear is walking like nature, so you can visit there and see the unusual specular. You also allowed to feed dear by buying dear cookies called “Shika-Sembei”. Why don’t you try to take selfie with those pretty dear? http://nara-park.com
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Parque de Nara
This park, Nara Park is so called “Deer park” because there are 1200dears in the park!In the park, dear is walking like nature, so you can visit there and see the unusual specular. You also allowed to feed dear by buying dear cookies called “Shika-Sembei”. Why don’t you try to take selfie with those pretty dear? http://nara-park.com
Arts & Culture
Osaka Science Museum (大阪市立科学館) was the place where had the first planetarium in Japan. Now, planetarium is reconstructed into the latest style. If you want to feel relax, visit this science museum. Not only planetarium, but also the museum has a lot of science show, or exhibition. Let’s explore the universe in Japan! http://www.sci-museum.jp
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Museo de Ciencias de Osaka
4-chōme-2-1 NakanoshimaOsaka Science Museum (大阪市立科学館) was the place where had the first planetarium in Japan. Now, planetarium is reconstructed into the latest style. If you want to feel relax, visit this science museum. Not only planetarium, but also the museum has a lot of science show, or exhibition. Let’s explore the universe in Japan! http://www.sci-museum.jp
The National Museum of Arts, Osaka (国立国際美術館) has a lot of art pieces from Picasso to contemporary art! The exterior will amaze you first, and the inside the building is also worth to see. To get there, you just need to take Metro(Yotsubasi line) from Namba to Higobashi(肥後橋). It is just 3stops trip from where you stay! http://www.nmao.go.jp/en/index.html
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 NakanoshimaThe National Museum of Arts, Osaka (国立国際美術館) has a lot of art pieces from Picasso to contemporary art! The exterior will amaze you first, and the inside the building is also worth to see. To get there, you just need to take Metro(Yotsubasi line) from Namba to Higobashi(肥後橋). It is just 3stops trip from where you stay! http://www.nmao.go.jp/en/index.html
Shopping
This shop, Don Quijote is also tax free shop even the shop sells any items in really cheap price! The aisles in Don Quijote is filled with huge amount of products like snacks, medicine, cosmetics, funny party items etc. All the young people go there for shopping. http://www.donki.com/en/?pre=le
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThis shop, Don Quijote is also tax free shop even the shop sells any items in really cheap price! The aisles in Don Quijote is filled with huge amount of products like snacks, medicine, cosmetics, funny party items etc. All the young people go there for shopping. http://www.donki.com/en/?pre=le
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4.BIC CAMERA Wanna buy electric devices in Japan? Just go BIC CAMERA. You will find everything like PC, tablet, camera, mobile, Japanese rice cooker, or even Japanese toilet with duty free price(Japanese consumption tax is 8%…. I really envy you that you can buy expensive stuff without this tax :DDD) http://www.biccamera.com/bc/top/CSfTop.jsp
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BIC CAMERA Namba Outlet Store SAURUS2
2-chōme-10-1 Sennichimae4.BIC CAMERA Wanna buy electric devices in Japan? Just go BIC CAMERA. You will find everything like PC, tablet, camera, mobile, Japanese rice cooker, or even Japanese toilet with duty free price(Japanese consumption tax is 8%…. I really envy you that you can buy expensive stuff without this tax :DDD) http://www.biccamera.com/bc/top/CSfTop.jsp
Nihonbashi, is so called the “Osaka’s Akihabara”. If you love electric devices or Anime, you know what is Akihabara. Akihabara, is the place where all the Otaku (geeky boys and girls) are attracted. But, Nihonbashi is not only for Otaku! Of course, there are so many nice electric device shops, and Animation shops; however, you also can find a lot of cosy restaurant with atmosphere of Osaka. Nihonbashi is just walking distance from Namba, so just go there and have some fun! http://www.denden-town.or.jp
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Osaka Nippombashi Denden Town
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa WardNihonbashi, is so called the “Osaka’s Akihabara”. If you love electric devices or Anime, you know what is Akihabara. Akihabara, is the place where all the Otaku (geeky boys and girls) are attracted. But, Nihonbashi is not only for Otaku! Of course, there are so many nice electric device shops, and Animation shops; however, you also can find a lot of cosy restaurant with atmosphere of Osaka. Nihonbashi is just walking distance from Namba, so just go there and have some fun! http://www.denden-town.or.jp
Hankyu Department Store If you are desired to buy upscale souvenir for your someone important, I suggest to go this department store. There are throng amount of shops inside the 13th stories of the big building. You can find nice clothes, bags, jewelries, cosmetics. It sounds like the place for ladies, but actually, its not! Guys, here I have a good news for you. You also can buy one of the highest qualified Japanese food in reasonable price at the basement! http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp
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Hankyu Umeda Honten
8-7 KakudachōHankyu Department Store If you are desired to buy upscale souvenir for your someone important, I suggest to go this department store. There are throng amount of shops inside the 13th stories of the big building. You can find nice clothes, bags, jewelries, cosmetics. It sounds like the place for ladies, but actually, its not! Guys, here I have a good news for you. You also can buy one of the highest qualified Japanese food in reasonable price at the basement! http://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp
Abono HARUKASU Did you know that, the highest building in Japan is located in Osaka! not in Tokyo! The building is used as shopping center, office building, and touristic purpose and so on. It is consist of 60stories and you can reach to the highest point (300m high!) to enjoy amazing view of Osaka! To visit Abono Harukasu from Namba, it takes approximately 6minutes by subway line. http://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiAbono HARUKASU Did you know that, the highest building in Japan is located in Osaka! not in Tokyo! The building is used as shopping center, office building, and touristic purpose and so on. It is consist of 60stories and you can reach to the highest point (300m high!) to enjoy amazing view of Osaka! To visit Abono Harukasu from Namba, it takes approximately 6minutes by subway line. http://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/
Entertainment & Activities
You know, Osaka is the mecca of Japanese comedy. From this back ground, almost all comedian speak Japanese with Osaka accent. This Place, Namba Grand Kagetsu is the theater for comedy. For foreigner, it is quite hard to understand the comedy, but if you go there, you will find out something funny. http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk/
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 NanbasennichimaeYou know, Osaka is the mecca of Japanese comedy. From this back ground, almost all comedian speak Japanese with Osaka accent. This Place, Namba Grand Kagetsu is the theater for comedy. For foreigner, it is quite hard to understand the comedy, but if you go there, you will find out something funny. http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk/