There are actually many movie theaters in Namba. There are also large movie theaters, one of the largest in the country in terms of number of screens. However, movie theaters are often located inside commercial facilities or on the upper floors, and are often difficult to find even on foot.
Picking up movie theater locations in Namba that even travelers can understand
Even if you are visiting Osaka for a long stay, spending some time watching a movie can be a good way to change your mood and refresh yourself.
Therefore, this time we will introduce movie theater locations that are easy to understand even for travelers who don’t usually come to the Minami area.
Lately, Japanese anime and drama movies in particular have been shown a lot, so if you’re interested in Japanese culture and content, I think it’s worth knowing just the location and existence of movie theaters.
About Namba movie theaters

There are two movie theaters (three including the annex) in Namba.
All of them have a large number of screens, are large with a large number of seats, and are equipped with the latest technology such as IMAX.
TOHO Cinemas Namba Main Building/Annex is a movie theater with 12 screens and 2,233 seats.
Screen 1 has 335 seats, Screen 2 has 452 seats, Screen 3 has 94 seats, Screen 4 has 118 seats, Screen 5 has 112 seats, Screen 6 has 181 seats, Screen 7 has 270 seats, Screen 8 has 118 seats, Screen 9 has seats. has 79 seats, screen 10 has 183 seats, screen 11 has 174 seats, and screen 12 has 117 seats.
An IMAX® digital theater has also been installed.
Namba Parks Cinema is an 11-screen, 2,164-seat movie theater.
Introducing recommended movie theaters in Namba 1.TOHO Cinemas Namba Main Building

This is an easily accessible cinema complex located right in front of Namba Station.
Seating ranges from 60 to 535 across nine screens.
The entrance lobby is on the 8th floor of a department store called Marui, and is decorated with glass art inspired by “Osaka, the City of Water,” giving it a luxurious impression.
Stadium seats are used for all screens. In addition to the wide spacing,
the seats on the Premier Screen feature reclining features and side tables for first-class movie viewing.
- TOHO Cinemas Namba Main building
Phone number: 05068685043
Business hours: Depending on performance time
Address: 3-8-9 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka
access
nearest station | Immediately get off at Namba Station on the Main Subway Midosuji Line (to Exit 1 ). 3 minute walk from Namba Station on the Sennichimae Subway Line and Yotsubashi Line (to Exit 1). |
Nearest IC | Hanshin Expressway Route 1 Loop Line/Route 15 Sakai Line Minatomachi Exit |
Introducing recommended movie theaters in Namba 2. Namba Parks Cinema

Namba Parks Cinema is the largest movie theater in Osaka in terms of floor space.
Located in Namba Parks, which is directly connected to Namba Station, this movie theater is easily accessible by car, train, and from the Osaka area.
The inside of the movie theater is also state-of-the-art, and premium seats called the executive area are also available.
- Namba Parks Cinema
Phone number: 050-6864-7125
Business hours: Based on performance time
Address: Namba Parks 8th floor, 2-10-70 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
Access: [For those coming by train] Nankai Electric Railway “Namba Station” center Exit/South Exit Directly Connected
access
Introducing recommended movie theaters in Namba 3.TOHO Cinemas Namba Annex

TOHO Cinemas is located in Namba, but please note that it is in a different location from the main building.
If you are going to this annex from Osaka Metro, it is closest from Exit 2.
There is a pachinko parlor called Maruhan on the first floor.
You can also watch movies comfortably here!
- TOHO Cinemas Namba Annex
Phone number: 05068685043
Business hours: Depending on performance time
Address: 4th floor, 2-11-5 Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
access
nearest station | 3 minutes walk from Subway Namba Station (Exit 2) / Kintetsu/Hanshin Osaka Namba Station (Exit 18) 4 minutes walk from Nankai Namba Station (3rd floor north exit) |
Nearest IC | Hanshin Expressway Route 1 Loop Line/Route 15 Sakai Line Minatomachi Exit |
Summary of movie theaters in the Minami area
We have compiled a list of movie theaters in Namba. Although there are only three movie theaters, there are many screens and seats available, and they are fully equipped with the latest equipment.
It looks like you’ll be able to watch movies in the comfort of Japan’s latest technology.
As a precaution, be sure to check the websites and SNS of each movie being screened.
[Supplement] From June onwards, Japan enters the rainy season, which is called the rainy season.
Even when it’s hot and humid, it’s great to watch a movie in an air-conditioned movie theater.
