Osaka is now an interesting city with shops and stores.
This time, we will introduce recommended sightseeing spots in Namba and Shinsaibashi, which are popular among foreigners, from standard spots to slightly unusual sightseeing spots, in the style of “Tora Guide” !
We will mainly introduce newly opened facilities and trendy spots this spring!
- 20 recommended sightseeing spots in Namba and Shinsaibashi for foreigners
- 1. Steak lunch with long lines in Shinsaibashi [298 (Nikuya) Shinsaibashi branch]
- 2. Sauna SPA in the middle of the city [Capsule & Spa Grand Sauna Shinsaibashi]
- 3. The latest sauna space in the middle of Shinsaibashi shopping street [Sauna DESSE]
- 4.Sauna in the middle of Namba [Sauna & Capsule Amza]
- 5. Let’s go to an idol concert [Shinsaibashi JANUS]
- 6. Brand shopping in Shinsaibashi [Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji ]
- 7. Beer hall while looking at the starry sky in the middle of the city [Beer Park MIDOSUJI]
- 8. Eat the best parfait at the new members-only cafe [Remake easy]
- (Slight break) Folktales from the Namba area
- 9. A much-talked-about restaurant in Kita has opened in Namba [Namba Chotsugahi]
- 10. Take photos at night view spots in Namba
- 11. Go see the Osaka specialty giant signboard in Namba/Shinsaibashi
- 12.Enjoy comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter in the Namba area.
- 13. The traditional playhouse “Kakuza” is now located in Shinsaibashi [DAIHATSU Shinsaibashi Kakuza]
- 14. You can see an authentic stage performance at Osaka Shochikuza in Dotonbori [Osaka Shochikuza]
- 15. PARCO is a commercial facility that combines department stores and streets [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
- 16. You can experience art by seeing art exhibitions in Shinsaibashi [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
- 17. Take the best photo at Glico photo spot [Dotonbori Glico Sign]
- 18. Branded vintage shopping circuit in Shinsaibashi
- 19.日本の建築家による建築物めぐり【株式会社浪花組】
- 20.心斎橋・難波のストリートアートを巡る
20 recommended sightseeing spots in Namba and Shinsaibashi for foreigners
1. Steak lunch with long lines in Shinsaibashi [298 (Nikuya) Shinsaibashi branch]
今年の1月にオープン
— まだ考え中…@大阪グルメ (@crew_value1) May 15, 2024
ステーキが食べ放題の【心斎橋ステーキ】
ステーキ以外にも、
サラダ、ローストビーフ、カレー
スイーツ、ライス、スープなども食べ放題
【住所】
大阪府大阪市中央区心斎橋筋1-3-29
ミヤプラザ心斎橋3階 pic.twitter.com/ewcg07VRcy
This is a shop that is currently attracting attention in the Shinsaibashi area and has long lines. This is an all-you-can-eat yakiniku restaurant that quickly fills up
in the evening when it opens and people gather from all over the place .
- Store name: 298 (Nikuya) Shinsaibashi store
- Phone number: 06-6226-7298
- Business hours: 11:30-23:00
- Address: 1-2-8 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
2. Sauna SPA in the middle of the city [Capsule & Spa Grand Sauna Shinsaibashi]
今週末、5月25日(土)は!
— カプセル&スパ グランドサウナ心斎橋 (@grandsauna_s) May 22, 2024
ゴールデンタイム高松所属
✨ケンヤさん✨(@setouchi_wind)
アウフグースイベント開催🔥
25日夜はもちろん、26日朝も「おはよう熱波」で
お楽しみいただけます!
整いまくりの週末をぜひ!
ご参加お待ちしております!#アウフグースイベント#アウフグース pic.twitter.com/lWjSQIStup
“Grand Sauna Shinsaibashi” in Nishi-Shinsaibashi America Village has been open for a long time.There is also a discount pack starting in the morning, so I often used the sauna after playing until the morning.
You can enjoy the recently popular sauna at a very high level.
- Store name: Capsule & Spa Grand Sauna Shinsaibashi
- Phone number: 06-6213-3870
- Business hours: 24 hours
- Address: 2-8-12 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
3. The latest sauna space in the middle of Shinsaibashi shopping street [Sauna DESSE]
大阪にすごいサウナOPENきた…!心斎橋『DESSE』。なんと驚きのサウナ8つあり、それぞれが大阪魂を感じる個性の強さ……サ室から水風呂に飛び込める川サウナに、森サウナや茶室サウナなど気になりすぎる……レディースDayやタトゥーDayもある模様。行きたくない🥺? pic.twitter.com/e1OUB8hl5a
— 俺/コスパ最高のホテル&サウナ (@ore_ikitai) April 13, 2023
A new “urban oasis” has opened, located right in the middle of the Shinsaibashi shopping district, just outside Shinsaibashi Station. You can enjoy the latest sauna facilities in the middle of the city.
- Store name: Osaka Sauna DESSE
- Phone number: 06-4256-4137
- Business hours: Open 22 hours except from 9:00 to 11:00
- Address: 4th floor, K’s Building Shinsaibashi, 3-6-18 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
4.Sauna in the middle of Namba [Sauna & Capsule Amza]
ビルの上から街を一望できるアムザの外気浴は気持ち良くてとってもおすすめです♪ 本日は絶好の外気浴日和🪑☀️#アムザ #外気浴 #サウナ #難波 #大阪サウナ pic.twitter.com/Vz7hsN0NEZ
— サウナ&カプセル アムザ (@daitoyo_amza) May 21, 2024
This is Amza, a long-established sauna and capsule hotel located in the center of Namba.
Open 24 hours a day, you can always have the ultimate relaxing experience.
- Store name: Sauna & Capsule Amza
- Phone number: 06-6633-1000
- Business hours: 24 hours
- Address: 2-9-17 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
5. Let’s go to an idol concert [Shinsaibashi JANUS]
環状線メリーゴーランド2024 in 心斎橋JANUSありがとうございました🎠🎢 pic.twitter.com/h4NWx0c4c1
— Quubi (@quubi_o) May 22, 2024
The Minami area, a representative city in Kansai, has many live music venues, and concerts by Tokyo-based idols are held almost every day.
Many people plan a sightseeing trip to Osaka to see a concert by their favorite idol or band .
- Store name: Music Club JANUS
- Phone number: 06-6214-7255
- Business hours: 13:00-23:00
- Address: Grand Janice Building 5F, 2-4-30 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
6. Brand shopping in Shinsaibashi [Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji ]
心斎橋のLOUIS VUITTONですね🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/UY2PKv6lWi
— ヒロクライム🤣 (@tannokasa3) May 21, 2024
Shinsaibashi is the area with the largest concentration of overseas brands and department stores in Kansai.
Shopping while wandering around Shinsaibashiis one way to enjoy Osaka to the fullest.
- Store name: Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji Address: 1-2-8 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Phone number: 0120-416-910
- Business hours: 11:00-20:00
7. Beer hall while looking at the starry sky in the middle of the city [Beer Park MIDOSUJI]
心斎橋に
— yukko♡ (@SHOKIKUY3160129) May 20, 2024
ビアボーーーーーーー!
#Number_i
#ビアボール pic.twitter.com/9W2Ej1bciB
FFさんに教えてもらって早速行ってきました、心斎橋パルコ前のビアボールガーデン。こんな綺麗な紙コップに入れてくれたよ。私はこの機にアセロラビアボールを初めて飲みました🍺飲みやすくてグビグビ言っちゃうから飲み過ぎ注意⚠️
— 燃える雪 KOSHINO-EKUBO (@Shinkaityuuihou) May 20, 2024
ちなみに電子マネーのみです。#ビアボールガーデン #Number_i pic.twitter.com/5cWHze7VUh
This year’s beer hall looks like it will be more exciting than ever. Japan is a hot and humid country, and from around June the days are very hot and humid.
but it’s okay. In Japan, beer halls are appearing on the rooftops of department stores and in cities where people can enjoy beer at night.
- Store name: Beer Park MIDOSUJI (Beer Park Midosuji)
- Business hours: Weekdays from 5pm to 9pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 11pm to 9pm
- Address: Midosuji side road in front of Shinsaibashi PARCO, Osaka ( 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji , Chuo -ku, Osaka )
8. Eat the best parfait at the new members-only cafe [Remake easy]
6月上旬に大阪心斎橋にオープン予定の会員制パフェバー「Remake easy」 の、「白桃とバナナのサントノーレパフェ」 ✨
— 極上のスイーツ (@sweetroad5) May 16, 2024
ザクザクのシュー生地とサクサクのパイ生地を合わせた伝統菓子サントノーレをリメイクした大阪店限定のパフェです!
詳細は→ https://t.co/YdAmuLxAkx #PR pic.twitter.com/Mw4jjHzIZt
Why not enjoy some cool sweets at the Parfait Bar, which has become a hot topic in some circles? If you would like to go…please contact us.
A members-only parfait bar in Shinsaibashi will open this summer. I would definitely like to see the most luxurious parfait in person. The location is not disclosed at all.
- Store name: Remake Easy
- Phone number: Not disclosed
- Address: Not disclosed
(Slight break) Folktales from the Namba area
1988年頃、大阪・難波の大阪スタヂアム前(現存せず) pic.twitter.com/djK5fd33t3
— ちょっと昔の日本の景色bot (@japan80to00) November 17, 2023
The area where Namba Parks now stands was once a professional baseball stadium just 30 years ago. There’s a baseball stadium in the middle of a city like this…
I’m intrigued to see what it would be like if it still existed today.
9. A much-talked-about restaurant in Kita has opened in Namba [Namba Chotsugahi]
本日オープンの難波ちょうつがひ😌
— yuka♥️ハイボール大好き (@lorettawave) May 21, 2024
全席パノラマビュー✨
夜も絶対来たい‼️ pic.twitter.com/26d3DDtmiS
A hot topic in Umeda! Chotsugahi, which has a reputation for long lines, is attracting attention as it is opening in a new building in Namba!
- Store name: Namba Chotsugahi
- Phone number: 090-4690-4586
- Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:00-23:00 Address: 1-6-8 Namba Naka, Naniwa Osaka Metro Namba Building 9th floor
- Address: Naniwa Ward, Osaka City
10. Take photos at night view spots in Namba
シン・難波の夜景 pic.twitter.com/VxIYCbySwH
— tower (@h7piE56gk5ZoyVI) December 9, 2023
After your meal, why not take a night view photo shoot at one of Namba’s most photogenic spots? Nankai Electric Railway Namba Station is a historical building designed and constructed by architect Setsu Kuno in 1933 as the fourth generation Nankai Namba Station.
- Store name: Nankai Namba Station
- Address: 5-1-60 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
11. Go see the Osaka specialty giant signboard in Namba/Shinsaibashi
昨夜は難波周辺を散歩していたら、巨大オブジェがたくさんある通りに遭遇!
— Pocoty🍀 (@pocoty_enl) May 22, 2024
わー、私、大阪に来てるんだな〜🤩
と実感して、テンションあがりました。
これ全部きっとポータルになってるんだろな。 pic.twitter.com/WVRCTkWTcC
Speaking of Minami’s signboards, the “Glico signboard” is famous, but that’s not the only signboard.
Large signboards representing Osaka’s “stand out and stand out” personality can be seen all over Dotonbori, and you can enjoy it.
- Store name: Dotonbori
- Phone number: 06-6226-7298
- Address: 1-2-8 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
12.Enjoy comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter in the Namba area.
大阪といえば、誰もが認めるお笑いの街。その聖地とも言われる笑いの殿堂「なんばグランド花月」が文字通り難波にあります。お笑いライブショーが365日行われ、抱腹絶倒😀
まさにお腹を抱えて笑うことができますよ!
- Store name: Namba Grand Kagetsu
- Phone number: 06-6641-0888
- Business hours: 11:30-23:00
- Address: 11-6 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
13. The traditional playhouse “Kakuza” is now located in Shinsaibashi [DAIHATSU Shinsaibashi Kakuza]
- Store name: DAIHATSU Shinsaibashi Kakuza Address: B1F, 1-19 Higashi – Shinsaibashi , Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Phone number: 06-6258-8085
14. You can see an authentic stage performance at Osaka Shochikuza in Dotonbori [Osaka Shochikuza]
- Store name: Osaka Shochikuza
- Phone number: 06-6214-2211
- Address: 1-9-19 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
15. PARCO is a commercial facility that combines department stores and streets [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
- Store name: Shinsaibashi PARCO Address: 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji Chuo -ku, Osaka
- Phone number: 06-7711-7400
- Business hours: 11:30-23:00
16. You can experience art by seeing art exhibitions in Shinsaibashi [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
Artist exhibitions are held regularly on the upper floors of Shinsaibashi Parco. You can get your hands on today’s Japanese POP culture in Shinsaibashi and Namba.
- Store name: Shinsaibashi PARCO Address: 1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji Chuo -ku, Osaka
- Phone number: 06-7711-7400
- Business hours: 11:30-23:00
17. Take the best photo at Glico photo spot [Dotonbori Glico Sign]
Now that you’re in Osaka , be sure to take the best photo of Glico’s big signboard.
You can also take photos of the dynamic Glico neon sign, which is illuminated from 30 minutes after sunset until midnight.
- Store name: Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Phone number: 0120-917-111
- Business hours: Light up from 30 minutes after sunset to midnight
- Address: 1-10-3 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
18. Branded vintage shopping circuit in Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is said to be a shopping paradise, and there are many brand boutiques that sell new products, but there are also many shops that sell used brands.
You can buy second-hand branded items at low prices that you couldn’t find in your home country.
- Store name: Brand Off Shinsaibashi store
- Phone number: 06-6243-7777
- Business hours: 11:00-20:00
- Address: Shinsaibashi Nikko Building B1F, 1-4-12 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka
19.日本の建築家による建築物めぐり【株式会社浪花組】
Namba/Shinsaibashi, which has flourished since ancient times, is actually home to many very valuable buildings. This Naniwa Gumi Co., Ltd. building was designed by the famous Japanese architect Togo Murano and is worth a look.
- Store name: Naniwa Gumi Co., Ltd.
- Address: 2-3-27 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
20.心斎橋・難波のストリートアートを巡る
Americamura, the center of Osaka’s youth culture, also has murals by now-famous artists. “Peace on Earth” by Seitaro Kuroda (1939-) is famous as a symbol of Amerikamura.
- Store name: Peace on Earth
- Phone number: 06-6226-7298
- Business hours: 11:30-23:00
- Address: 2-chome Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
(Bonus) There are people like this in Shinsaibashi.
In the Minami area of Namba and Shinsaibashi, where there are a large number of tourists,
there are people who are volunteering to clean up the area.
Thanks to these efforts, Osaka’s streets are kept clean. Thank you.