15 recommended interesting spots in Namba that will energize you! Introducing everything from classics to deep spots

Osaka, including the Kansai region, is famous nationwide as a unique city with many so-called “interesting” people. This is not just a recent trend, but has been inherited for a long time by the people, city, and history of Osaka. And even now, there are many interesting sightseeing spots in the Minami area.
This time we will introduce 15 interesting sightseeing spots in Osaka.

Reasons why we recommend interesting sightseeing

Research shows that people
who laugh every day have lower rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease than those who don’t laugh. The brain hormones endorphins and serotonin are secreted, which improves mood and reduces stress. It is also known that cells are activated by secreting large amounts of good peptides, which are information transmitters. Masu.

Smiling peacefully
stabilizes the autonomic nervous system, improves blood circulation, loosens tense muscles, and has a positive effect on internal organs. Laughter releases brain chemicals such as dopamine, which reduces anxiety and stress, endorphins, which relieve pain and calm the nerves, serotonin, the happiness hormone, and oxytocin, the love hormone, which improve the mind and body. It seems to be relaxing.

Osaka is a city that prioritizes “interesting” things.

Osaka has continued to develop as a merchant society since the Edo period, and a culture that encourages laughter, a form of communication that facilitates business, has taken root. Osakans are business-oriented, rational and value the essence, so they have a service attitude that strives to please the public and buyers.

What are the terms “boke” and “tsukkomi” that are often talked about in comedy?

Boke is when a person deliberately makes a mistake or misunderstanding about a certain topic in order to elicit laughter, and tsukkomi is when he or she quickly points out the mistakes of a person and generates laughter.

Osaka local picks up! 15 interesting sightseeing spots in Namba

Born and raised in Osaka. Tora Guide Editor-in-Chief H, a native Osaka native, recommends some interesting and energizing spots to visit in Namba!

Interesting spots in Namba 1. Dotonbori’s heat and meeting people is “interesting”

What makes Dotonbori so appealing is the energy of Osaka, including the variety of people and dynamic signboards! I am overwhelmed by the energy of so many people from all over the world and the people in the shops.
When you touch the overwhelming energy, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled the world! ?

Store name	Dotonbori
address	1-chome Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6211-4542
Reception time	24 hours

Interesting spot in Namba 2. The dynamic atmosphere around the Glico signboard is “interesting”

The appeal of the Glico signboard along the Dotonbori River is its overwhelming size! The Glico signboard, which was built in 1935, is now in its 8th generation and is illuminated very brightly at night, making it a popular photo spot for tourists. The surrounding signboards are also particularly large, giving you an energy-filled atmosphere reminiscent of New York’s Broadway.

Store name	Dotonbori Glico Sign
address	1-10-3 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	0120-917-111
Reception time	The lights are on from 30 minutes after sunset until 12:00 p.m.

Interesting spot in Namba 3. Eating ramen with Kinryu Ramen’s flashy signboard is fun

This is a long-established ramen shop in the Minami area of ​​Osaka, which is famous for its large signboard with a flashy dragon popping out of a red building. At this ramen shop, you can enjoy free refills of rice, which reflects the Osakan people’s “notable and unobtrusive” spirit and service spirit.

Store name	Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori branch
address	1-7-26 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6211-6202
Reception time	Open 24 hours

Interesting spot in Namba 4. Namba Yasaka Shrine, a power spot with a lion to ward off evil spirits

Namba Yasaka Shrine is famous for its large lion’s head-shaped main building called “Shishi-den,” which stands out and looks great in photos. It is said that it was created to represent a lion to ward off evil spirits, as it was an area where lion dances were popular.
It was also selected as the first intangible folk cultural property in Osaka City.

Store name	Namba Yasaka Shrine
address	2-9-19 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
telephone number	06-6641-1149
Reception time	6:00～17:00
Formula HP	https://nambayasaka.jp/

Interesting spots in Namba 5. Namba Grand Kagetsu, the Hall of Laughter

The temple of laughter that Osakans and other Japanese people pay attention to is the Namba Grand Kagetsu theater, also known as NGK, which is directly managed by Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Comedy performances are held every day, including the “Yoshimoto Shin Comedy,” which is ingrained in the DNA of Osakans, and it is possible to see the celebrities you usually see on TV live.
A visit here is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

Store name	Namba Grand Kagetsu
address	11-6 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6641-0888
Formula HP	https://ngk.yoshimoto.co.jp/

Interesting spot in Namba 6. Don Quijote Ferris wheel

Did you know that there is a Ferris wheel near Don Quijote along Dotonbori? The world’s only oval Ferris wheel is 77 meters high, and you can see Osaka Bay and Abeno Harukas from the top. In the center, Donpen-chan, Don Quijote’s main character, and a large signboard of Ebes-san, the smiling god of business prosperity, are displayed, and the impressive scenery is sure to put a smile on your face.

Store name	Dotonbori Ferris Wheel Ebisu Tower
address	7-13 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
telephone number	0570-026-511
Reception time	14:00～19:30

Interesting spot in Namba 7. Doguyasuji sample making

At Doguyasuji Shopping Street, just south of Namba Grand Kagetsu, you can make your own “food samples” that are lined up in front of retro Showa-era restaurants. Learn from a kind Osaka local instructor and make food samples that are typical of Osaka’s gourmet food, and you’ll feel like an Osaka local before you know it.

Store name	Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
address	14-5 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6633-1423
Reception time	10:00～18:00
Formula HP	https://www.doguyasuji.or.jp/

Interesting spot in Namba 8. Takoyaki at Amiho in Americamura

You can enjoy takoyaki with the locals at Miho, a takoyaki stall located on a corner where many people come and go in Amerikamura, a town for young people.

Store name	Miho
address	2-8-33 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6213-8806
Reception time	18:00～0:00

Interesting spot in Namba 9. Chat with locals at Jun Cafe American

Take a relaxing break at “American,” a pure Showa-era cafe located in Dotonbori, which can be called the center of Namba. If you enjoy chatting in the Osaka dialect with the laughing locals while having tea, you are sure to discover new charms of Osaka, the city of humanity!

Store name	pure cafe american
address	1-7-4 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6211-2100
Reception time	10:00～22:00
Formula HP	https://www.junkissa-american.com/

10 interesting spots in Namba. Enjoy meeting people at the shared bar

If you are a young person and would like to meet new people of the opposite sex, we recommend Aiseki Izakaya. At Aiseki Izakaya, the restaurant will set up a partner of the opposite sex for you and you can enjoy drinks and meals together. At Aiseki Bar JIS Namba, you can enjoy drinks in a particularly stylish interior.

Store name	JIS NAMBA
address	namBa HIPS 4th floor, 1-8-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6210-4552
Reception time	0:00～6:00, 19:00～0:00
Formula HP	https://namba.jis.bar/

Interesting spots in Namba 11. Hozenji Temple

Hozenji Yokocho is a place where you can enjoy a quiet and traditional Japanese atmosphere in the bustling Namba area. The retro, Japanese-style streetscape is lined with shops run by Osaka’s charming owners, where you can enjoy Osaka’s gourmet food. Hozenji Yokocho is a place where you can enjoy Osaka’s upscale atmosphere and humorous conversations.

Store name	Hozenji Yokocho
address	1-1-6 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Interesting spots in Namba 12. Interesting fortune telling in Namba

It’s not just the scenery and signboards that you can enjoy in Namba. You can enjoy fortune-telling with a lot of Osaka-style entertainment, even if it’s a casual fortune-telling experience

Store name	Fortune Telling Lapis Eye Keishu
address	7 Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 1-7-11 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi Amerikamura Sankaku Koen-mae
telephone number	06-6261-0008
Reception time	11:00～20:00
Formula HP	http://ai-keisyo.com/

Interesting spots in Namba 13. Parking for 10 yen per night

In Namba, a city that prioritizes fun above all else, parking lot pricing is also interesting. Night parking in Namba, which would normally be expensive in a big city, is only 10 yen!
This is an interesting parking lot that conveys Osaka’s personality: “I don’t like to imitate people,” “I don’t like being the same as others,” and I like doing interesting things.

Store name	Break Nihonbashi parking lot
address	7 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	0120-518-209
Reception time	24 hours

Interesting spots in Namba 14. 4 statues of the world

There is a hotel in the Dotonbori shopping district that has a particularly interesting stone statue. It was established in 1991 by the hotel owner’s desire to provide hospitality to guests from all over the world. It seems to represent Oriental people, African people, Arab people, and Western people

Store name	Dotonbori Hotel
address	2-3-25 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6213-9040
Reception time	11:00~4:00 the next day
Formula HP	https://dotonbori-h.co.jp/

Interesting spots in Namba 15. Fantastic free fall

Although it is not currently in operation, a freefall similar to an amusement park was installed at a commercial facility in Namba.
The commercial facility called Namba HIPS currently houses a pachinko parlor, where you can enjoy Osaka’s friendly and “interesting” entertainment.

Store name	namBa HIPS
address	1-8-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
telephone number	06-6213-4500
Reception time	10:00～5:00

summary

This time we have introduced some interesting sightseeing spots in Namba.
The trend of placing emphasis on fun, which is said to be “interesting” in the Osaka dialect, is based on the origins and history of the city of Osaka, and Namba, the center of Osaka’s downtown area, is packed with interesting facilities. .
After all, what makes it unique is not just the buildings, but also the interesting people, including the laughter hall “Namba Grand Kagetsu”.
Please be sure to interact with the locals and enjoy interesting sightseeing in Namba, Osaka.