[May 2024] New spots are being created one after another! 20 latest recommended sightseeing spots in Namba and Shinsaibashi!

【2024年5月】新しいスポットが続々誕生中! 難波・心斎橋の最新おすすめ観光スポット20選!

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!

目次
  1. 20 recommended sightseeing spots in Namba and Shinsaibashi for foreigners
    1. 1. Steak lunch with long lines in Shinsaibashi [298 (Nikuya) Shinsaibashi branch]
    2. 2. Sauna SPA in the middle of the city [Capsule & Spa Grand Sauna Shinsaibashi]
    3. 3. The latest sauna space in the middle of Shinsaibashi shopping street [Sauna DESSE]
    4. 4.Sauna in the middle of Namba [Sauna & Capsule Amza]
    5. 5. Let’s go to an idol concert [Shinsaibashi JANUS]
    6. 6. Brand shopping in Shinsaibashi [Louis Vuitton Maison Osaka Midosuji ]
    7. 7. Beer hall while looking at the starry sky in the middle of the city [Beer Park MIDOSUJI]
    8. 8. Eat the best parfait at the new members-only cafe [Remake easy]
    9. (Slight break) Folktales from the Namba area
    10. 9. A much-talked-about restaurant in Kita has opened in Namba [Namba Chotsugahi]
    11. 10. Take photos at night view spots in Namba
    12. 11. Go see the Osaka specialty giant signboard in Namba/Shinsaibashi
    13. 12.Enjoy comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter in the Namba area.
    14. 13. The traditional playhouse “Kakuza” is now located in Shinsaibashi [DAIHATSU Shinsaibashi Kakuza]
    15. 14. You can see an authentic stage performance at Osaka Shochikuza in Dotonbori [Osaka Shochikuza]
    16. 15. PARCO is a commercial facility that combines department stores and streets [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
    17. 16. You can experience art by seeing art exhibitions in Shinsaibashi [Shinsaibashi PARCO]
    18. 17. Take the best photo at Glico photo spot [Dotonbori Glico Sign]
    19. 18. Branded vintage shopping circuit in Shinsaibashi
    20. 19.日本の建築家による建築物めぐり【株式会社浪花組】
    21. 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]

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]

“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]

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]

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]

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 ]

 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]

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]

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

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]

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

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

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.

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]

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]

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.

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.

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