Recently, Osaka was selected as one of the 52 places to visit in 2025 by the New York Times. Osaka is
one of only two cities in Japan to be selected, along with Toyama.
The reasons for the selection include the Osaka Expo 2020, which will be held this year, and Gran Green Osaka in Umeda, but the Minami area is also no slouch when it comes to attractions!
If you come to Osaka, you’d be missing out if you didn’t visit the Minami area!
Here are 10 must-visit places in the Minami area in 2025 for you!
The “Kuidare Doll” was once a famous attraction in Osaka Minami
- Top 10 places to visit in the Minami area in 2025
- 1. Glico Sign
- 2. Dotonbori’s Giant Billboards: Osaka’s Specialty
- 3. Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter
- 4. Experience traditional performing arts up close at the Osaka Shochikuza Theatre
- 5. Let’s go to Donki! Shopping at Don Quijote
- 6. Shinsaibashi PARCO: The latest fashion trends
- 7. Brand-name Shopping: Midosuji
- 8. If you like architecture, you’ll find buildings by some of Japan’s leading architects in the Minami area [Naniwagumi Co., Ltd.]
- 9. Explore the street art of Shinsaibashi and Namba in Americamura
- 10. Namba Yasaka Shrine – A power spot in the Minami area
- (Summary) Osaka Minami is an interesting town
Top 10 places to visit in the Minami area in 2025
1. Glico Sign
The busiest place for tourists in Minami is the “Glico Big Billboard.”
The Glico sign is perfect for taking photos and is also a great base for sightseeing or as a meeting place.
There are delicious takoyaki and various other attractions nearby. You
can also take photos of the dynamic Glico neon sign, which is lit up from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight.
- Store name: Dotonbori Glico Sign
Phone number: 0120-917-111
Business hours: Illumination is from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight
Address: 1-10-3 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
2. Dotonbori’s Giant Billboards: Osaka’s Specialty
In Dotonbori, the area where the Glico sign is located, there are many Osaka gourmet spots such as takoyaki, kushikatsu, and okonomiyaki. And the very large flashy signs in front of the stores are the main attraction. You can feel the power and fun of Osaka all over. There are many stores that are open 24 hours a day, so you can enjoy it any time.
- Location: Dotonbori
Address: 1-chome Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
If you are interested in large signs and displays, why not try your hand at making your own food replicas?
3. Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter
Osaka is famous in Japan as a comedy town. Many comedians who are active on TV have been produced there, and the hall of fame of comedy is the Namba Grand Kagetsu, which is said to be the holy land of comedy.
Comedy live shows are held 365 days a year, and you will be laughing your head off.
- Store name: Namba Grand Kagetsu
Phone number: 06-6641-0888
Business hours: 11:30-23:00
Address: 11-6 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
4. Experience traditional performing arts up close at the Osaka Shochikuza Theatre
Osaka Shochikuza is a prestigious theater located in the middle of Namba Dotonbori. You can enjoy traditional Japanese performing arts such as Kabuki and other plays.
- Store name: Osaka Shochikuza
Phone number: 06-6214-2211
Business hours: Varies depending on the performance
Address: 1-9-19 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
5. Let’s go to Donki! Shopping at Don Quijote
Don Quijote, which is popular among foreign artists and was featured in the “I’m Going to Donki♪” video last year, is located in Dotonbori.
The Don Quijote Dotonbori store has the world’s only flashy oval ferris wheel along the Dotonbori River. You can actually ride it, which will make your Osaka sightseeing even more enjoyable.
- Store name: Don Quijote Dotonbori store
Phone number: 0570026511
Business hours: 9:00-28:00
Address: 7-13 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 542-0084
6. Shinsaibashi PARCO: The latest fashion trends
Shinsaibashi PARCO is a trendsetting hub directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station. The building is packed with Japanese anime exhibits, a pop culture floor, and trendy apparel shops.
- Store name: Shinsaibashi PARCO
Phone number: 06-7711-7400
Business hours: 11:30-23:00
Address: 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
7. Brand-name Shopping: Midosuji
Osaka’s main street, the six-lane Midosuji, is lined with business districts and department stores that represent Osaka, but it also has many boutiques of international brands. Among them, Louis Vuitton Shinsaibashi is a flagship building that is also worth seeing.
- Store name: Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji
Phone number: 0120416910
Business hours: 11:00-20:00
Address: 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
8. If you like architecture, you’ll find buildings by some of Japan’s leading architects in the Minami area [Naniwagumi Co., Ltd.]
Namba and Shinsaibashi, which have flourished since ancient times, are actually home to many very valuable buildings. The Naniwagumi building was designed by the famous Japanese architect, Togo Murano, and is definitely worth a visit.
- Store name: Naniwagumi Co., Ltd.
Address: 2-3-27 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
9. Explore the street art of Shinsaibashi and Namba in Americamura
Americamura, the center of youth culture in Osaka, is also home to murals by now-famous artists. Seitaro Kuroda’s (1939-) “Peace on Earth” is famous as the symbol of Americamura.
- Store name: Peace on Earth
Phone number: 06-6226-7298
Business hours: 11:30-23:00
Address: 2-chome Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
10. Namba Yasaka Shrine – A power spot in the Minami area
Namba Yasaka Shrine is a shrine located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, and is said to be beneficial for warding off evil, warding off epidemics, finding love, and ensuring safe childbirth. It is also famous for its large lion called “Shishiden,” and is said to be visited by many tourists.
The Setsubun Festival is also held in February.
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