Tourist Spots
1. 大阪・北新地
Kitashinchi
Kita-ku
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Kitashinchi is Osaka’s representative upscale dining district. It is popular with business people and date night customers for its high quality restaurants, including Japanese and Western cuisine, bars, etc. At night, it is a social gathering place for adults in a chic and relaxed atmosphere. At night, the area bustles as a social gathering place for adults in a chic and relaxed atmosphere. For locals, it is a popular place for business entertainment and special evenings.
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3-1, Umeda 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001, Japan Open Google Map |
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2. 曽根崎お初天神通り商店街
Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin Dori Shopping Street
Kita Ward
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Sonezaki Ohatsu Tenjin Dori Shopping Street is a bustling shopping street located in Kita-ku, Osaka City, near Ohatsu Tenjin (Senba Tenmangu Shrine). The area is lined with restaurants, bars, cafes, and retail stores, and is crowded with people day and night. Locals stop by on their way home from work to relax or have a meal with friends and family.
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2 Chome Sonezaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0057 Open Google Map |
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3. 梅田スカイビル空中庭園展望
Umeda Sky Building Hanging Garden Observation Deck
Kita Ward
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The Umeda Sky Building’s Hanging Garden Observation Deck offers a 360-degree view of Osaka’s nightscape. At night, the city lights shine like stars, creating a romantic atmosphere. It is a popular date spot and a special place for locals to forget their everyday lives.
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1 Chome-1-88, Kita Ward, Oyodonaka, Osaka, 531-6039, Japan Umeda Sky Building Open Google Map |
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4. HEP FIVE
HEP FIVE
Kita Ward
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HEP FIVE is a large shopping mall in the Umeda area, offering a wide variety of fashion, general merchandise stores, and restaurants for young people. Particularly eye-catching is the red Ferris wheel, which lights up at night and offers a panoramic view of the Osaka cityscape. For local young people, it is a popular place for shopping, dining, and gathering with friends.
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5-15 Kakudacho, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0017 Open Google Map |
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Osaka's Local Cuisine
Takoyaki Osaka's most famous foods
Takoyaki is one of Osaka’s most famous foods. These small, round snacks are made of a batter filled with pieces of octopus. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, typically topped with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and green seaweed powder.
Popular takoyaki restaurants
Wanaka
Tako Hachi
Okonomiyaki Osaka-style pancakes
Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake made with flour, cabbage, and a variety of ingredients such as meat or seafood. It is then topped with a special sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, and green seaweed powder. It’s a popular casual dish that’s perfect for sharing.
Popular okonomiyaki restaurant
Ajinoya Honten
Sennichimae Hatsuse
Kushikatsu Popular deep-fried dishes in Osaka
Kushikatsu consists of bite-sized pieces of meat, vegetables, or seafood skewered, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried. It is commonly dipped in a special sauce before eating, with a unique rule of “no double-dipping” into the communal sauce.
Popular Kushikatsu Restaurants
Daruma
Yaekatsu
Kasu Udon Osaka's unique local udon
Kasu Udon features udon noodles topped with “kasu,” which are crispy fried bits of beef intestine. The kasu adds a unique richness and aroma to the broth, making this dish a local favorite with a distinctive taste.
Popular Kasu Udon restaurant
Kasuya Fujiidera Main Store
