Shinsaibashi, Namba, Tennoji Travel Guides

Sumiyoshi-Taisha is the head shrine of Sumiyoshi Shrines and the general shrine of the more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi Shrines in Japan. Since the Kofun period, the shrine has been associated with Sumiyoshi-tsu and Naniwazu, which were important diplomatic ports, and has been worshipped as a god to prote...»

Osaka Castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583 on the site of the Osaka (Ishiyama) Honganji Temple, and the castle tower was completed two years later. However, only two years later, in 1615, the Toyotomi clan was destroyed in the Osaka Summer Battle, and the castle tower was destroyed by fir...»

The first full-fledged Buddhist temple in Japan, it is said to have been built by Prince Shotoku in 593, the first year of Emperor Suiko's reign (1,400 years ago), to enshrine the Four Heavenly Kings in response to the victory in a battle between Mononobe Moriya and Soga Umako. The layout of the te...»

Restaurants and bars are concentrated on the south bank of the Dotonbori River, and the area is a bustling entertainment district with huge three-dimensional signs and various buildings such as the Dotonbori Glico sign, Kani Doraku Honten, Shochikuza, Nakaza Kuidaore Building, Kinryu Ramen, Namba Do...»

The current Tsutenkaku Tower is the second generation, and was completed in 1956. It is 108 meters high including the lightning rod (the tower itself is 100 meters high). The official character is "Billiken. From the fifth-floor observatory, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka, and there i...»

Tennoji Zoo opened in 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. The zoo is home to more than 900 animals of about 230 species, including elephants, lions, chimpanzees, New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi, which can only be seen in the Tennoji Zoo; the snapping cat, which catches fish in the pond and eats th...»

This facility, where you can enjoy 17 types of baths from 12 countries around the world, is an oasis in the heart of the city. There is also an all-weather indoor pool, "Spa Poo," with two large sliders and a kids' pool. Also popular is the "Great Bedrock Bath of the World," featuring bedrock bath...»

Kuromon Ichiba is a lively market that is typical of Osaka, known as the "kitchen of Osaka" and bustling with many people. The market is lined with a wide variety of stores, including fresh fish stores and fruit and vegetable stores, and about 180 stores are lined up in a 580-meter-long "Ki-ji" sha...»

Located in the center of Osaka, this park covers an area of 105.6 hectares and is dotted with historical buildings, including the Osaka Castle Keep. In addition, there are many spots where visitors can enjoy beautiful seasonal flowers, such as the Nishinomaru Garden with approximately 300 cherry tr...»

The observation deck of Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan at 300 meters above the ground, offers a spectacular view from a height of 300 meters through a 360-degree glass space. The 60th floor consists of the "Tenjo Kairo," an indoor corridor with glass covering the entire floor. The flo...»

A theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo where you can enjoy comedy and comedies. Its nickname is "NGK. There are two performances on weekdays and three to four performances on weekends and holidays. There is a pre-concert speech by an unknown young comedian 15 minutes before the performance begins. ...»

Shinsekai is a bustling town. Famous tourist spots include Tsutenkaku Tower in the center and Janjan Yokocho in the southeast. Tsutenkaku Tower is known for its large pufferfish lantern sign, and Janjan Yokocho is full of energy, with about 50 kushikatsu restaurants, doteyaki restaurants, and Go an...»

The museum introduces the history and culture of "Osaka," from ancient times to modern and contemporary times, using full-scale reconstructions of buildings, miniature models, video images, and a wealth of actual materials. Exhibits on the 10th to 7th floors show the history of "City of Osaka" over...»

The main deity is Aizen Myoo, also known as Aizen-do. It is a branch temple of Shitennoji Temple and the first temple of the Saigoku Aizen Jushichi Saijo (Seaside Province). The pagoda is the oldest wooden structure in Osaka City. According to legend, the temple was founded as Shoyakuin, one of the...»

The retro brick structure is a historical building designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan and was influenced by the Glasgow School in England, and still retains a strong atmosphere of that time. It was built in 1912 as a company building for a stockbroking company. Later, it was used a...»

Centered on Triangle Park in Nishi-Shinsaibashi, this area is home to stores selling fashion and other items for young people, and is affectionately known locally as "Amerika-mura" (American Village). There are approximately 2,500 stores in this area, and it is known as the center of youth culture ...»

Located on the north side of Hozenji Temple, Hozenji Yokocho is an 80-meter-long, stone-paved alley lined with some of Osaka's best gourmet restaurants, and is a spot where history has lived on since the Edo period. About 60 stores line the alley, which retains the atmosphere of old Osaka, where yo...»

A new landmark in Dotonbori where you can taste takoyaki, a representative of Osaka's food culture "konamon," learn about the roots of konamon, and experience making takoyaki samples by hand. At the Bistro on the B1F, you can enjoy the casual image of takoyaki in a stylish atmosphere with champagne...»

Takoyaki is a sort of round shaped fritters made by pouring the mixture of flour and water into a special round-shape griddle, then adding a small piece of octopus, shredded naganegi, benishouga, tenkasu, and grilling all together into a ball. The origin is unknown, but there used to be a similar di...»

Okonomiyaki is made by mixing ground nagaimo, cabbage, and various ingredients of meat or seafood of your choice into a batter made of flour and water, then grilling on an iron griddle. Spread sweetish sauce, and sprinkle katsuobushi, aonori, and mayonnaise on top. The origin is unknown, but it was ...»

"Kushikatsu" was born in "Shinsekai" which was famous for "Ttsutenkaku" between the end of the Taisho Period and the beginning of the Showa Period. "Something easier than Tonkatsu" was the origin of Kushikatsu. It is made with various ingredients such as beef, vegetables and seafood, skewered and de...»

There are various kinds of foods, other than Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki, loved by people in Osaka, a city of foodies, and "Butaman" is definitely one of them. One of the most popular Butaman shops in Osaka sells 100,000 handmade Butamans a day. Butaman in Osaka is very big and heavy, and usually serve...»

"Modanyaki" is a unique kind of an Osaka style Okonomiyaki cooked with Yakisoba in it. Okonomiyaki with Yakisoba is usually referred as "Hiroshimafu-okonomiyaki," however, Modanyaki is cooked in a different way. Hiroshimafu-okonomiyaki is cooked by making layers of flour batter, yakisoba and pork, s...»

It is said that the Horumon cuisines in Japan were born in a western style restaurant in Osaka. "Horumon" was named after a Kansai dialect "horumon" meaning "to throw away." "Horumon ryori" was registered as a trade-mark in 1940. Horumon has to be salted and rubbed, then rinsed by water and boiled b...»

Kyabestuyaki is an old-western-style fritters, which are very cheap priced at 110yen, but quite filling. It is a taste of nostalgia for older generations, but very novel to the young. It could be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is also good as a snack or finger food for beer. It is low on c...»

The one which poured linear meat of a cow over it long by fermented soybean paste and sweet rice cooking wine and boiled. "DO, and, it's boiled." or I also just say "DO, please". It's learned about as one of the features of Osaka and the new world as well as broiled cutlets on skewers. They seem to ...»

A nabe cooked in a unique square shallow pot, which was named "Chiritorinabe (dustpan pot)" because the pot resembled a dustpan. The origin is unknown, but this dish has been loved by the local people as a specialty born in Osaka. This dish is not only good to eat, but also very enjoyable to watch h...»