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OSAKA
Osaka Government
Tourism Bureau
Official
Guidebook
Welcome to Osaka, Kansai. * Time required is rough estimate using most direct service. C o n te n ts
01 Contents
Access to Osaka
02 Introduction: Special Feature
Annual Event Information
Helsinki 04 Eating
9 hours 35 minutes Osaka 06 Shopping
Kansai Interna-
tional Airport
Frankfurt 08 Sights
10 hours 50 minutes
Paris
11 hours 10 Leisure
35 minutes
Istanbul Beijing 12 Osaka Free Wi-Fi
Rome 3 hours San Francisco
11 hours 5 minutes Seoul
12 hours 1 hours 40 minutes
11 hours 25 minutes
13 Osaka Area Guide
15 minutes Shanghai 2 hours
Hong Kong 14 Kita/Nakanoshima
3 hours 40 minutes
Taipei Honolulu 20 Minami
Dubai Hanoi 2 hours 30 minutes 8 hours 40 minutes
4 hours Manila
9 hours 10 minutes
Delhi 35 minutes 3 hours 35 minutes
26 Tennoji/Abeno
9 hours 55 minutes Bangkok
30 Osaka Castle area
gether,
5 hours 30 minutes
Guam
y Osaka to
Let's enjo
Kuala Lumpur
6 hours 25 minutes
3 hours 40 minutes
one! 32 Bay area
Singapore
every
6 hours 35 minutes Daniel 34 Advertising
Jakarta
7 hours
43 Osaka Wide-area Guide
Denpasar
6 hours 55 minutes
44 South Osaka
Haruka - Limited Express / 30 minutes Rapi:t β / 37 minutes Namba 55 minutes Kintetsu Osaka-Uehommachi Station
Tennoji guide book is as of August 2014.
Kansai Airport Rapid seivice / 45 minutes Airport Express / 47 minutes 50 minutes Namba (OCAT)
By train By bus Please be advised that fees,
Rapi:t β / 27 minutes 70 minutes Universal Studios Japan business hours and holidays are
Sakai
Airport Express / 32 minutes 75 minutes Osaka International Airport subject to change.
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STY!
FUN! TA
KIND! Osaka that makes you smile!
Have fun, eat well, Osaka is famous for its abundant food. The food here is not only tasty but
also steeped in history. You’re just as likely to encounter traditional foods
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My favo My favo
September First week of early Osaka Classic (Central Public Hall, The Symphony Hall, The Phoenix Hall,
Mt. Kongo
March Mid-March
Cherry Blossom Viewing at
the Japan Mint
Annual May Beginning of May Takatsuki Jazz Street (Takatsuki City) November Mid-November The colored leaves of autumn (Katsuoji Temple <Minoh City>,
Kanshinji Temple <Kawachinagano City>, etc.)
Event Infor- June 30th ~ July 2nd Aizen Festival (Shoman-in Temple, Aizendo) December Early December Festival of the Light in Osaka
~ Early March
(Nakanoshima and Midosuji area; programs vary by season)
mation July 7th Heisei OSAKA Legend of the Milky Way (Temmabashi ~ Tenjinbashi)
Osaka Castle 3D Mapping Super Illumination
Tempura
Okonomiyaki is a dish made Flavors spotlighting
from batter that includes flour, high-quality
cabbage and eggs topped with ingredients
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2
rite Osaka #
My favo One of western Japan’s largest
Shopping
stores. Its convenient access is
also a bonus, located close to
Kansai Airport about a 6-minute
Several major shopping complexes have opened in recent
walk from Rinku Town station.
years, such as Grand Front Osaka in 2013 and Abeno
Harukas in 2014. From designer brands to uniquely Osaka
Rinku
products, you’ll find everything you could want here, and
never run out of new stores to check out.
Premium
A massive shopping Young people flock Outlets®
complex that’s like a city to this trendsetting MAP P47
in its own right district
This 580-meter north-south stretch of shops is the Contains an array of specialty stores
GRAND FRONT premier retail district in the Minami area. Everything from Amerika- selling professional cooking implements
Abeno
Harukas
P26
A complex of 266 shops and Starting from a converted warehouse in the The tallest skyscraper in Japan, with
restaurants, some which are open until 1970s, Amerikamura built a reputation as a An array of 60 above-ground levels. Facilities such
late in the night. The plants and trees of A wealth of tempting, store selling second-hand clothes, records, specialty stores as the Kintetsu Department Store, an
its open areas and rooftop terrace eye-catching products and miscellaneous goods imported from the
Sennichimae observation deck, art museum and
hotel enable activities ranging from
create an environment ideal for a day of
relaxing walking.
Shinsaibashi-suji US. It continues to attract young shoppers
and enjoy a reputation as a trendsetter. Doguyasuji shopping to eating and drinking.
Shopping Street Shopping Street
P20 P21
So many products to
choose from
A complete
range of various
character goods
Cute, affordable
accessories
Professional-quality
Japanese-style souvenirs popular with foreign tourists makeup items sure to
6 become favorites. 7
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My favo un MAP P31
culture is ique Kamigata
A City of History, Tradition and Culture being ke Yamamoto Noh Theater
Sights
pt alive
A town rich in history, Osaka is filled with sights such as historical structures, historical
landmarks, and traditional arts and crafts handed down over generations. Whether you Traditional
choose to see a play or just explore the city on foot, you’ll find many ways arts
to enjoy Osaka’s attractions.
Sakai Nintoku-ryo
Uchi-Hamono Tumulus
(knives) P44
Carving of A tumulus is a mound of earth and stones raised over one or more graves.
The Nintoku-ryo Tumulus is one of the largest of Japan’s keyhole-shaped
Osaka ranma (fanlight)
Monozukuri tumuli. Along with similar sites surrounding it, it makes up part of the Mozu
Kofungun group of tumuli. The discovery of important historical artifacts
(craftsmanship and here recently has brought it to national attention.
manufacturing)
The Siege of Osaka was a series of historical battles
between the Tokugawa shogunate and the Toyotomi
Osaka is also known for iconic Japanese crafts. The Sakai Hamono clan. 2014 marks the 400th anniversary of the siege’s
winter campaign, and 2015 marks the 400th anniversary
cutlery is popular as commercial cutlery used by professional chefs. It has
of its summer campaign. The top of Osaka Castle’s
a market share of over 90%. A high degree of craftsmanship can also be
seen in the wooden ranma panels and ranma panel carvings used in
Asahi Breweries main tower (or tenshukaku) is 55 meters above ground
level and has an observation deck that provides a
traditional buildings. They became well established in Osaka, aiming for Suita Factory panoramic view of the city. The castle has a full range of
widespread popularity. Asahi Breweries is a brewer with over 120 years of MAP P50 exhibits on Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his era.
history in Japan. The company offers tours of its manufacturing process at
its Suita Brewery, including tastings of freshly-brewed beer.
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My favo
Nonstop Thrills and Excitement
Leisure Osaka’s wide array of recreational attractions ranges from
world-renowned entertainment facilities to watersports right in
the heart of town. Enjoy nature, sports or even
Hanahaku a picnic in this park
Commemorative Hanahaku Park is the site of the 1990
P48
Suijo Sampo
(stroll on the
The park offers seasonal events and water)
Filled with thrill and shows along with a large number of
excitement attractions using cutting-edge
technology. Children and adults alike
Cruises briskly ply the waters through Osaka from points Universal enjoy making repeated visits.
such as the Minami shopping area and Nakanoshima area.
Pedestrians on adjacent streets wave to the passing Studios Japan® P32
View the world’s
boats—something only seen in Osaka.
oceans
This new way to enjoy the water lets you tour the city’s waterways with the Osaka Aquarium
wind in your hair by standing on a flat board and using a paddle to move.
You’ll never feel so free. Kaiyukan
P33
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Over 1,000 connection points
OSAKA AREA GUIDE
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Yodogawa Ward Asahi Ward
Kita (North) / Miyakojima
Simple connection just by entering an email address Nakanoshima Ward
Easy
Nishiyodogawa Area
1 Enable Wi-Fi connection 2 Search for ‘Osaka_ 3 Enter your email 4 Read and agree to the
Ward
Tsurumi Ward
in the settings of your Free_WiFi’ or ‘Osaka address. terms and conditions Kita Ward
Joto Ward
smartphone, tablet Free Wi-Fi Lite’ and to connect to the Fukushima
device or laptop. connect. Internet. Ward
Osaka Castle
Nishi
Konohana Ward Chuo Ward Area
Ward
Minami (South) Higashinari
Ward
Area
Naniwa
[Supported operating systems] Minato Ward Ward Tennoji
Ward
Ikuno Ward
Tennoji/Abeno
Bay Area
Money- Just access the site to get discounts and Taisho Ward
Nishinari Area
Ward
saving special offers Abeno
Ward
Connecting to the Osaka Free
Wi-Fi service from a participating cafe de OER cafe de OER Higashisumiyoshi
Osaka Enjoy Rally store lets you Suminoe Ward
Ward
get coupons you can use right away Show this screen to the Hirano Ward
in the store. Just show the coupon clerk. Sumiyoshi Ward
screen to the store clerk to get a
s to
discount or special offer. place
Many ve fu
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Participating stores display the Wi-Fi map logo: 10% off meals op and ha
sh
* Emergency information (disaster relief and medical information) is provided on the homepage of
the Osaka Enjoy Rally website.
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NAKANOSHIMA
Kita
Minami
Minami
The constantly evolving Umekita area
Always a focus of interest, the constantly evolving Umekita area gave rise to the Osaka
(North)/
Station City complex in 2011, followed soon after by Grand Front Osaka in 2013. Nakanoshima ★ Nakazakicho
Area
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji/Abeno
The Nakanoshima area is where you can enjoy the city’s waterfront, known as This area consists of fashionable shops and cafes that
have been renovated from the traditional Japanese
Aqua Metropolis Osaka. An area of boat landings and open "Nagaya" (row houses, or literary "long houses"). This
cafes by the water, it’s the ideal place for a walk while enjoying area distanced from the shopping and entertainment
UMEGLE-BUS districts is home to many locals since old times, giving a
the retro architecture. nostalgic atmosphere. Popular amongst young creators
This bus loop connects several areas in Umeda, making it handy and artists, you will also find many unique shops.
for Umeda sightseeing. With a fare of just 100 yen for a single trip
1 Nakazakicho, Kita Ward MAP
or 200 yen for a day pass, it’s definitely worth checking out.
Osaka Castle area
Bay area
1 JR Osaka Sta. 2 Subway: Umeda, Higashi-Umeda or Nishi-Umeda Sta.; JR Line:
Osaka or Kitashinchi Sta.; Hankyu/Hanshin Line: Umeda Sta.
Grand Front Osaka is a large complex facility that 3 4 Hours vary depending on facility/store
Osaka Station City Information
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thin shoppin including shops, restaurants and cafes are available all
under the themes of "High lighting the magnitude of all
South Osaka
South Osaka
that is Umeda." The intellectual entertainment space
"Knowledge Capital" is also a popular attraction.
1 Ofukacho, Kita Ward 2 Direct link to the north entrance of
JR Osaka Sta. 3 Shopping: 10:00 ~ 21:00, Dining: 11:00 ~ 23:00
*Hours for some stores may vary 4 No scheduled holidays
☎ 06-6372-6300 MAP
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North Osaka
North Osaka
★ HEP FIVE ★ Umeda Sky Building
MAP MAP
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The trademark of this shopping and amusement center is An Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The
East Osaka
East Osaka
the giant ferris wheel of 75 m in diameter on the roof of the Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open
building. A giant whale object (total length of 20 m) designed roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of
by Tatsuya Ishii hanging from the 6-tiered atrium inside the the city.
building is a must-see. 1 Oyodonaka, Kita Ward
1 Kakudacho, Kita Ward 2 Subway: Umeda or Higashi-Umeda Sta.; Hankyu 2 JR Line: Osaka Sta.; Subway/Hankyu Line: Umeda Sta.
Line: Umeda Sta. 3 Shopping: 11:00 ~ 21:00, Dining: 11:00 ~ 22:30 (*some 3 4 Hours vary depending on facility/store
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Featuring about 190 shops including bars, restaurants,
shops for menswear, ladieswear, jewelry, precious metals Enjoy the Rich
and miscellaneous goods, Osaka’s Kita Underground Mall
attracts about 400,000 visitors a day. This underground Cultures Beginning in the Edo Period, this area was lined with merchant houses and was
area is one of the largest shopping areas of Osaka since
Nakanoshima
considered the city's "merchant village." Coupled with its central geographic location,
the old days. it soon developed into the center of Osaka's urban culture. In this area, you will find
1 Komatsubaracho, Kita Ward 2 Subway: Umeda, Higashi-Umeda many beautiful and modern buildings such as: the Osaka City Central Public Hall and
Area
or Nishi-Umeda Sta.; JR Line: Osaka Sta.; Hankyu/Hanshin Line: Nakanoshima Library, as well as the National Museum of Art, Osaka. It’s a great location
Osaka Castle area
Kita Underground
★ Nakanoshima Park MAP
D-4
Umeda Sta.
(Hankyu) Water park located
Subway
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Osaka Sambangai and Tosabori River. There
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South Osaka
with plans to open OS
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(All shops open in the B2F and 10F)
JR Osaka 8 Hankyu Dept. Bldg. M-6 1 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward 2 Subway: Yodoyabashi or Kitahama Sta.;
Sta. Store Umeda M-5 Keihan Line: Yodoyabashi, Kitahama or Naniwabashi Sta. 3 Always open
Direct connection to Osaka Station Building ★Osaka 7
Main Store M-10 ☎ 06-6312-8121
No. 1 from Umeda Station on subway Osaka Visitors’ Station City 18 11 ★ M-9 http://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/hfm_park/05nakanoshima/
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Kitahama or Naniwabashi Sta. 3 9:30 ~ 21:30
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4 4th Tuesday of the month (following day in case of beginning and end of year; the museum may be closed on other
Dojima Underground
holiday), beginning and end of year (12/28 ~ 1/4) days to prepare for new exhibitions
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Umeda Center
Hankyu Sambangai Bldg.
Germany
H.Landmark Umeda Umeda Sta.(Hankyu)
Umeda Sky Building★ Sauna&Spa
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Floating Garden Observatory Underground Passage
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Yodobashi-Umeda
Ferris Wheel
Kids Plaza Osaka
H.Kinki Yamanishi Fukushi
Panasonic Center Osaka
★ HEP FIVE
Kinen Kaikan Ogi-machi
swimming pool Ogimachi
Hankyu Men’s Osaka H.Kitahachi Sta.
Osaka Visitors’ Info Center, Umeda Umeda Sta. HEP NAVIO H.Ilmonte S
Ogimachi
Park
Shin-Mido-suji Ave.
Lucua Tsunashiki
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No.1 Bldg.
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No.2 Bldg.
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Japan’s first museum created exclusively for children. Kodomo with a swordsmith legacy of several generations, a tea shop established in H.Hanshin Kintetsu Dojima Bldg. (Sonezaki Shinchi)
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way
Temma Tenjim
Hanshin Expressway
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(Subway・Keihan) Tekijuku
☎ 06-6311-6601 http://www.kidsplaza.or.jp/en/
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Sakaisuji Ave.
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in the center of Osaka. During this time, you will be able to
see a fleet of more than 100 ships called funatogyo crossing Super H.City Osaka
Kita-Mido
Temple Mengyo Mydome Osaka
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the river with spectacular fireworks in the horizon. Natural Hot Springs Utsubo Park
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North Osaka
North Osaka
Hommachi Sta.
way
H.Sunlife Hom The St.Regis Osaka
China
New Oriental H. Hommachi Sta. Meijiya Bldg. Sakaisuji- Teijin Hall
Subway Yotsu
Mido
Subway
Amidaike-suji Ave.
lifestyles in Osaka. Take a journey back in time to a life- Toyoko Inn
Dobuike-suji Ave.
25
Osaka Senba
size reproduction of the town of Osaka during the late
niwa-s
bashi Line
NISHI-WARD
Edo period (1830s). Take a stroll through a town filled U.K.,
imae Lin
uji Ave.
East Osaka
ORIX THEATER Mongolia
Shinsaibashi
e
Shinsaibashi Sta.
4 Tuesdays (or following day if holiday), days after holidays
(except Sundays and Mondays), third Monday of each month Osaka Government Tourism Bureau Minami: See p. 25
(or Wednesday of that week if holiday), (inquire for year-end/ Subway Nagahori Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line
MINAMI
* *
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The Melting Pot of Osaka!
This is surely the center of tourist attractions in Osaka including
Dotonbori that symbolizes the landscape of Osaka. It is also the
Minami
Minami
birthplace of the gourmet culture known as "kuidaore" (eat 'til you drop).
Minami Rich in the latest cultures of the younger generation of Kansai, the
shopping area surrounding Shinsaibashi exceed the boundaries of
(South) generations.
Area
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji/Abeno
So many photo
opportunities!
ent
Bay area
Bay area
tainm a!
Enter Osak
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of M in ★ Dotonbori MAP
G-3
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fun
Have
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the lo enjoy some of the many Japanese and Western foods available in the area. A
South Osaka
South Osaka
wide range of establishments offer foods such as okonomiyaki, takoyaki, udon,
kushi-katsu and ramen. Along the banks of the Dotonbori River is a promenade
called the Tonbori Riverwalk that’s perfect for a relaxing waterside stroll.
1 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward
2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line: Namba Sta.;
Kintetsu/Hanshin Line: Osaka-Namba Sta.
☎ 06-6211-4542
http://www.dotonbori.or.jp/
North Osaka
North Osaka
★ Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
Stepping into a side street from the
East Osaka
electrical appliances, audio equipment, tools, machinery and raised in Osaka) since the latter half of the Edo Period,
okonomiyaki stores. restaurant may ever need. There are demonstration sales
personal computers. Recent years have seen a rise in the approximately 18,000 people visit this market daily in search
of takoyaki as well as food-sample making lessons.
number of stores selling pop culture items such as manga- and of fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, drinks and clothing. During the
1 Namba, Chuo Ward
anime-related products, and hobby products such as models. end of the year peak, about 150,000 people visit the market. 1 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo Ward
2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line:
2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line:
1 Nippombashi or Ebisucho, Naniwa Ward MAP 1 Nippombashi, Chuo Ward MAP Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Line:
Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Line: Osaka-Namba Sta.
2 Subway: Ebisucho or Nippombashi Sta.; H-5 2 Subway and Kintetsu Line: Nippombashi Sta.橋 H-4 Osaka-Namba Sta.
3 4 Hours vary depending on store
Kintetsu Line: Nippombashi Sta.橋 3 4 Hours vary depending on store MAP ☎ 06-6633-1423(Shopping Street Promotional Union) MAP
☎ 06-6655-1717 (Nipponbashi general information) ☎ 06-6631-0007
http://www.denden-town.or.jp/
G-3 http://www.doguyasuji.or.jp/ G-5
http://www.kuromon.com/en.php
1 ...Address/ 2 ...Traffic/ 3 ...Hours/ 4 ...Holidays
20 21
Kita/Nakanoshima
Kita/Nakanoshima
Osaka teens are *
picky about where they *
eat and shop! *
Minami
Minami
fashion is
Japanese
pu la r abroad.
also po
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji/Abeno
★ Mitsu Park (Sankaku Park) ★ Minamihorie and Kitahorie MAP
E-2
Osaka Castle area
★ Amerikamura MAP
★ Crysta Nagahori MAP
Bay area
Bay area
F-2
G-1
This area continues to lead the Kansai teen culture in the The Hea This underground shopping area extending approximately 730 m
Minami Area of Osaka. This neighborhood is popular with rtland of
Teen Cultu in length between Sakaisuji and Yotsubashisuji is characterized by
young people for the stores that have been here since the re! great access directly connected to 3 subway stations and a sense of
1970s, selling second-hand clothes, jeans, used records, openness with sunlight pouring down from the many skylights. The area
and miscellaneous goods from the US west coast. There are consists of West Town, Fashion Town, Varie Town and Gourmet Town.
also many other places to see including Big Step, a large Centering on women's fashion, there are approximately 100 stores
commercial complex, Tiger Copenhagen, miscellaneous carrying men's fashion, miscellaneous goods, gourmet dishes, etc.
South Osaka
South Osaka
goods store from Northern Europe, Sankaku Park, etc.
1 Minamisemba, Chuo Ward場
1 Nishi Shinsaibashi, Chuo Ward橋
2 Subway: Shinsaibashi or Yotsubashi Sta.橋橋
★ Namba Parks MAP
G-5
2 Subway: Shinsaibashi, Yotsubashi or Nagahoribashi Sta.橋
3 Shopping: 11:00 ~ 21:00 (Sundays until 20:30)
http://americamura.jp/en/index.php Dining: 11:00 ~ 22:00 (hours vary depending on restaurant)
nnect to
Directly co
A massive facility with an attractive garden with seasonal 4 12/31, 1/1 and third Monday of February
flowers and birds amid abundant greenery. The park plays a ☎ 06-6282-2100
ay st ations!
role as a shopping place full of specialty boutiques and brand http://www.crysta-blog.jp/language 3 subw
name shops, as well as a city oasis to spend some relaxing
time. Inside the complex, you will find the largest cinema
complex in Osaka City as well as an event square.
North Osaka
North Osaka
1 Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward 2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line:
Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Line: Osaka-Namba Sta.
3 Shopping: 11:00 ~ 21:00, Dining: 11:00 ~ 23:00 (hours vary for some stores)
4 No scheduled holidays
☎ 06-6644-7100 ★ Shinsaibashi
http://www.nambaparks.com/en.html
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great p The area surrounding the intersection of Midosuji and
East Osaka
East Osaka
Nagahori Dori is full of luxury brand stores from all over
the world including Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton and
Christian Dior. Other than the show windows, enjoy the
unique colors of each brand. During the night, each store
is lit using the latest lighting equipment that creates a
luxurious atmosphere.
1 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo Ward 2 Subway: Shinsaibashi Sta.
Kita/Nakanoshima
N Kita(North) /Nakanoshima: See p. 19
Culture of Osaka * 1
Subway Nagahori Shinsaibashi
Nagahoridori
Shinsaibashi Brand-name
Viainn Boutique Area ★
Indonesia
H.Trusty
Shinsaibashi Hearton H.
Minami semba
Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Line Osaka Government H.Villa Fontaine Nest H. Osaka Shinsaibashi
Tourism Bureau Shinsaibashi
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Inn Nagahori
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Minami
Shinsaibashi Nishi Osaka
Viainn Shinsaibashi
★ Kitahorie Shinsaibashi Daimaru Shinsaibashi
S
a-suji
Sta.
North Bldg.(Annex)
OPA
Ave.
Sakaisuji Ave.
★ Daimaru Shinsaibashi
Yotsubashi-suji
Mitsu Park BIG STEP
2 (Sankaku Park) BIG CAT CHUO-
Comfort H.
Apple WARD
Mido-suji Ave.
Osaka Shinsaibashi
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji/Abeno
Store Shimanouchi
Cathedral
★ ★ Suomachi-dori(Europe-dori)St.
★
Ave.
Minamihorie Dormy Inn Amerikamura ★ Shinsaibashi-suji Chuo Indoor Pool
Shinsaibashi Shopping Street.
Street
★ National Bunraku Theatre MAP Mitsudera Temple Dormy Inn PREMIUM Namba H.Crossover
H-4
Minatomachi Wharf Capsule H. 25 TOMBORI River Walk NTT H.Kuramoto
Just a minute walk from the Nippombashi Station on the subway. Bunraku is a Naniwa Exploration Asahiplaza Korea H. Vista Grande
Osaka Castle area
Dotombori
bashi Brg.
MAP
bashi Brg.
dancing), Japanese music and popular entertainment are also available. The first 3 Canal Terrace Ebisu Soemoncho St.
bashi Brg.
G-3
Ebisu
Yamatoya Honten
Nippom-
floor has an archival exhibit room focusing on bunraku exhibits, and a restaurant Dotomborigawa Tower
River Osaka Tombori River Cruise Osaka Namba
called "Bunraku Saryo". The second floor has a small store. Experience various type of comedy shows such as Tazaemonbashi bridge arrival point Washington
Minatomachi Shochikuza ★Dotonbori H.Plaza
Theater ★
1 Nippombashi, Chuo Ward Rakugo, Yose and innovative comedy by young talents. Namba Dotonbori H. Ichibirian
2 Subway and Kintetsu Line: Nippombashi Sta.橋
River Place
Subway New Japan ★ Dotonbori Kadoza
3 Varies depending on the performance. Bunraku performance is 1 Dotombori, Chuo Ward 2 Subway: Namba Sta.
3 Afternoon yose variety shows (weekends and holidays):
Sennic
hima Sauna & Spa
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum ★ TORII Hall Business Inn
held 5 times in January, April, June, July ~ August and November.
Hanshin e Line namBa Hozenji-Yokocho Sennichimae H. National
Exhibition room is open from 10:00 to 18:00. 13:00 and 14:30; Rakugo storytelling (Mondays): 19:00; night-time Namba Li Bunraku ★
live performances: Various times ne Namba Sta. HIPS Alley Osaka Floral
Inn Namba Nippombashi Sta. Theatre
4 Beginning and end of year, July 1st
☎ 06-6212-2531 4 Tuesdays, Wednesdays 5 Afternoon yose variety show:
Bay area
Bay area
OCAT Namba Walk Sennichimae-dori St.
http://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/english/access/facilities_04.html 1,500 yen (with or without reservation)
JR N
Nam
☎ 06-7898-9011 (Osaka City Air Osaka-Namba Sta. BIC Camera
Terminal) Kintetsu Nippombashi Sta. Kintetsu Nara &
http://www.kadoza.jp/dotonbori/ Sauna & Capsule AMZA
ba S
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Midosuji H. Osaka Line
4 H.Monterey FIRST CABIN Ebisubashi-suji H.Le Botejour Namba
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Osaka Namba Oriental H.
ter love
Namba Marui ★ Market
Sankei Super H.Namba Nipponbashi
Newspaper Namba Nan Nan
Takashimaya
Osaka ★ Namba Grand Kagetsu
South Osaka
South Osaka
H. Ichiei
for thea
Osaka Visitors’ Info Center, ★ Yoshimoto Manzai Gekijyo
Swissôtel Museum of Kamigata Comedy and Performing Arts
Namba Nankai Osaka SENNICHIMAE
Namba CITY ★ Sennichimae Doguyasuji
Perfect
H.Ilcuore
Namba
Shopping Street
Nansan-dori St. Hakimono-Tonyagai
GRAMPUS Inn Osaka (Shoes Wholesaler's St.)
Fraser Residence Namba Sta.
5 (Nankai)
Nankai Osaka
★ Namba
North Osaka
North Osaka
Takashimaya
JR Y
Hanshin
MAP Osaka Pref.
Shrine Nipponbashi DENDEN Town
Express
★ Osaka Shochikuza Theater
Shin Kigeki comedy show is this theater’s main MAP Osaka Nanba Art Museum
ine
w
and rakugo storytelling performances by members of Built in 1923 as the first western style theater in the Kansai
ay
the Yoshimoto talent agency and other performers. region, the theater was renovated in 1997 introducing the
East Osaka
East Osaka
latest equipment while leaving the neo-renaissance style arch 25
ne
Renovated in April 2012 to commemorate the 100th LABI 1 NAMBA
anniversary of Yoshimoto Kogyo, you can also enjoy at its entrance. Centered around Kabuki performance, the 6 (YAMADA DENKI)
the taste of Osaka as well as buy specialty goods. theater presents various theatrical arts including musicals. You
Naniwa Ward Office
can enjoy taste of Osaka in the restaurants on Basement 1.
1 Namba, Chuo Ward
2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line: Namba Sta.; 1 Dotombori, Chuo Ward 2 Subway, JR Line and Nankai Line:
Kintetsu/Hanshin Line: Osaka-Namba Sta. Namba Sta.; Kintetsu/Hanshin Line: Osaka-Namba Sta.
☎ 06-6641-0888 ☎ 06-6214-2211
Tennoji /Abeno: See p. 29
http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk/ http://www.shochiku.co.jp/play/shochikuza/
Art Gallery, Museum, and Hall,Theater, and
Tourist Attraction,etc. Historic Building & Site Shopping and Dining Sports Facility Pool Park and Garden Library Osaka Free Wi-Fi
Research Facility Exhibition Hall
1 ...Address/ 2 ...Traffic/ 3 ...Hours/ 4 ...Holidays/ 5 ...Fees Airport Limousine Highway Airport Limousine Sightseeing Osaka Visitors’ Consular Office Hotel Temple Shrine Police Post Office Hospital S High school/
S Junior high school
24 [Kansai Airport] Bus stop [Osaka(Itami) Airport] Boat,etc. Info Center University
25
tennoji
Kita/Nakanoshima
Kita/Nakanoshima
Relaxing space full of the
Naniwa atmosphere
*
Tennoji/
contains Keitakuen Garden (a noted garden in the former
Minami
Minami
residence of the Sumitomo family), Chausuyama Tumulus,
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts and Osaka Zoo. Its
landscapes are marked by abundant water and flowering
Abeno
plants, and it has several natural looking areas with sunken
300m High! The Tallest gardens and rosebush arches. Visitors use it as a place to
relax and unwind.
Area through the end of March 2015, and on the portion of the
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji/Abeno
Tennoji Park entrance through the end of September 2015.
ll sounds
ee stro
1 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji Ward 2 JR Line: Tennoji Sta.; Subway: A carefr ood!
A uniquely lively area around Osaka’s landmark tower, Tsutenkaku Tower. Tennoji Sta., Dobutsuen-mae or Ebisucho Sta. g
3 9:30 ~ 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 4 Mondays (following day in the
The shopping area surrounding the Tennoji Station crowded with people case of holiday), beginning and end of year (12/29 ~ 1/1)
5 Paid Area: Adults: 150 yen, elementary and middle-school students: 80 yen
as the terminal for various railroads including the JR Line has expanded in ☎ 06-6771-8401
http://www.osakapark.osgf.or.jp/hfm_park/
recent years. Other than Jan-Jan Yokocho Street
* * *
04tennoji/index.html
Osaka Castle area
★ Abeno Harukas
oldest zoo. The zoo houses over 900 animals from about
MAP
200 species on its approximately 11-hectares grounds,
K-3
including Asian elephants, lions and chimpanzees.
The tallest building in Japan marked its grand opening in The kiwi exhibit is the only place in Japan to see New
nt
March 2014. A panoramic view of Osaka can be seen from fere Zealand’s national symbol, and the polar bears are always
the Harukas 300 observation deck on its top level. It is also c e a dif ation popular. One of the attractive features is the landscape
v
erien ser
Exp n the ob s above emersion exhibit that recreate the look of the animals’
Bay area
Bay area
home to Japan’s largest department store (by total retail
floor space), a hotel and art museum. o r ld o
m e ter natural habitats as faithfully as possible.
w 300 vel.
1 Abeno-suji, Abeno Ward 2 Subway and JR Line: Tennoji Sta.;
deck street le 1 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji Ward 2 JR Line: Tennoji Sta.; Subway:
Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Abenobashi Sta.; Hankai Line:Tennoji-Ekimae Sta. Tennoji, Dobutsuen-mae or Ebisucho Sta.
3 4 Vary by facility 3 9:30 ~ 17:00 (last entry at 16:00) * Open until 18:00 on Saturdays,
http://www.abenoharukas-300.jp/en/ Sundays and celebrated holidays of May and September (last entry at 17:00)
4 Mondays (in the case of holiday, the following weekday), beginning
and end of year (12/29 ~ 1/1) 5 Adults: 500 yen, elementary and
middle-school students: 200 yen
Tour the ☎ 06-6771-8401 http://www.jazga.or.jp/tennoji/
South Osaka
South Osaka
city
OSAKA SKY VISTA Osaka’s ’s sights on
first
double-d open-top
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A natural
ⓒOsaka Zoo
(Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Uehonmachi Sta.)
id dl e of city!
☎ 06-6772-1631 m
(Kintetsu Highway Bus Center)
http://www.kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
skyvista/
North Osaka
North Osaka
(Abeno Harukas bus stop is for dropoff
only. All sightseeing is done from the bus.)
u (109)
is popula
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features Taishiden in honor of Shotoku Taishi, Kamei
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East Osaka
East Osaka
in Osaka prefecture. Contains an array of trendsetting stores such and Japanese-style garden Gokurakujodo Garden. A
as SHIBUYA109 ABENO and a full-line UNIQLO. street fair is held on the 21st and 22nd of each month with
various street stalls.
1 Abeno-suji, Abeno Ward MAP 1 Shitennoji, Tennoji Ward 2 Subway: Tennoji Sta. or
2 Subway and JR Line: Tennoji Sta.; Kintetsu Line: J-3
Osaka-Abenobashi Sta. 3 10:00 ~ 21:00 *Hours for some stores Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Sta.; JR Line: Tennoji Sta.;
may vary. (Q's kitchen: 10:00 ~ 22:00, Q's dining: 11:00 ~ 23:00) Kintetsu Line: Osaka-Abenobashi Sta.
☎ 06-6556-7000 http://qs-mall.jp/abeno/ ☎ 06-6771-0066 http://www.shitennoji.or.jp
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World"), drawing inspirations from the Arc de Triomphe and worship) each year, Sumiyoshi-Taisha
Tennoji/Abeno
2 JR Line: Shin-imamiya Sta.; Subway: Dobutsuen-mae Sta. It gathers more than a million "merchants" from 1 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward
or Ebisucho Sta.; Hankai Line: Ebisucho Sta. business owners to company employees wishing 2 Nankai Line: Sumiyoshitaisha and
3 9:00 ~ 21:00 (last entry at 20:30) for prosperous business. Sumiyoshihigashi Sta.; Hankai Line:
5 Adults: 700 yen, college students: 500 yen, middle and high-school Sumiyoshitoriimae and Sumiyoshikoen Sta.
1 Ebisunishi, Naniwa Ward 2 Subway: Daikokucho or
students: 400 yen, children: 300 yen 3 April ~ September: 6:00 ~ 17:00,
Ebisucho Sta.; Nankai Line: Imamiyaebisu Sta.
☎ 06-6641-9555 October ~ March: 6:30 ~ 17:00時
3 9 : 0 0 ~ 1 7 : 0 0 時 4 Open throughout the year
http://www.tsutenkaku.co.jp/Guide-pdf/ 4 Open throughout the year
☎ 06-6643-0150
mishiran-guide-english.pdf
http://www.imamiya-ebisu.jp/ ☎ 06-6672-0753
http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/
Osaka Castle area
Town
*
S Minami: See p. 25 Shitennoji-mae
Yuhigaoka Sta.
Nanka
Nipponbashi DENDEN
* *
Koya Line /
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Bay area
Bay area
Yuya Hojo
Jinja Shrine
★★
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Grea er! Tsutenkaku
Hondori Slope Rokujido
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Sta. Ebisucho S S
Sta. Stone
Gateway ★ Shitennoji
Ousaka Slope
Saidaimon Temple
Uemachi-suji Ave.
Shinsekai Market Isshinji Temple Gate
NANIWA- Tsutenkaku Tower
South Osaka
South Osaka
★ Nandaimon
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★ Jan-Jan Yokocho Street MAP
J-2
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Osaka City Museum
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North Osaka
North Osaka
Spa World of Fine Arts Keitakuen Garden
Guesthouse Tennoji
This shopping street extending north and south about 180 m at the Business H.
corner of Shin-Sekai from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the subway to Shin-Imamiya- Chuo
Ekimae Sta.
Tsutenkaku Tower consists of about 50 stores including kushi-katsu
JR O
★ Shin-Sekai (New World) MAP restaurants famous for prohibiting dipping the food a second time in the saka Greenhouse Tennoji Sta. Ave.
Loop kuri-suji
J-2 sauce, and doteyaki. The nature of locality gave birth to the professional Dobutsuen- Line . Gate Tamatsu
Mae Sta. Yam Ave
shogi player Sankichi Sakata and the area is full of go and shogi clubs. Sub a toji L Tennoji H.
Other than Tsutenkaku Tower as the symbol of Osaka way ine Avetika
You can even watch matches held by shogi players through windows. Mido
equivalent to Osaka Castle, this entertainment district is suji
Sakaisuway
1 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward 2 JR Line: Shin-imamiya Sta.;
Line Tennoji Sta.
famous for the Jan-Jan Yokocho Street and the large blowfish JR
Sub
lantern suspended in the air. This area is full of energy Hankai Line: Shin-Imamiya-Ekimae Sta.; Subway: Dobutsuen-mae Sta. Tennoji Mio J Hanw
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to take commemorative photos to remember Osaka including Abenobashi Sta. Miyako H.
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Ebisucho Sta. Art Gallery, Museum, and Hall,Theater, and
Tourist Attraction,etc. Observatory & Ferris Wheel Historic Building & Site Shopping and Dining Park and Garden Osaka Free Wi-Fi
http://shinsekai.net/ Research Facility Exhibition Hall
28 29
Airport Limousine [Kansai Airport] Highway Bus stop Airport Limousine [Osaka(Itami) Airport] Hotel Temple Shrine Police Hospital S High school/University S Junior high school
1 ...Address/ 2 ...Traffic/ 3 ...Hours/ 4 ...Holidays/ 5 ...Fees
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Toyoko Inn Chuo-odori St. Hanshin Expressway Peace Osaka
Morinomiya Sta.
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Uemachi-suji Ave
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N-3 C-4 how it would have looked during the Nara period of the 8th century. The Remains of
permanent exhibit rooms contain many noteworthy exhibits on ancient, Naniwanomiya Palace
medieval, early-modern and modern Osaka, presented through videos,
★ Osaka Aqua-bus "AQUA-LINER" CHUO-WARD
Tanimachi-suji Ave.
East Osaka
East Osaka
models, life-size reproductions and a wealth of actual artifacts. 5 Sakura Art Museum
1 Otemae, Chuo Ward 2 Subway: Tanimachi 4-chome Sta. St. Maria Cathedral
.
Take a cruise on the Okawa River of Osaka, full of seasonal taste. 3 9:30 ~ 17:00 with the exception of Friday closing at S S
Visit famous and historical sites while passing under many bridges 20:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) Otsuki Noh Theater
to learn Osaka from the water. 4 Tuesdays (following day in the case of holiday),
beginning and end of year S S Tamatsukuri Inari
6 Cruise within the city from Okawa River (formerly Yodogawa River) 5 Adults: 600 yen, high-school and college students: Jinja Shrine
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5 Adults: 1,700 yen, elementary school: 800 yen (separate fee during spring season) ☎ 06-6946-5728 S
☎ 0570-03-5551 http://suijo-bus.jp/language/english/ http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/eng/index.html Tourist Attraction,etc. Art Gallery, Museum, and Hall,Theater, and Exhibition Hall Historic Building & Site Shopping and Dining Sports Facility Park and Garden Osaka Free Wi-Fi
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viewing and cruises since the Edo era. Today, the bay area is 1,200 yen, 4 years old~: 600yen
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Observatory & Art Gallery, Museum, and
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Kaneyoshi Ryokan http://www.kaneyosi.jp/
〒542-0084 3-12 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka Total number of guest rooms: 15 (Japanese style; with bath/
toilet); Total capacity of rooms: 63 guests; Communal bathing
☎ 06-6211-6337 FAX.06-6213-0843
facility and banquet space available. Internet WiFi connection is
Open year round e-mail front@kaneyosi.jp possible from anywhere in the hotel.
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Address Hachikenyahama-funatsukiba,
1-1 Temmabashi Kyomachi,
Chuo-ku, Osaka
Time 9:20 am to 8:20 pm
Holiday Charter cruises: Available year-round
Shared cruises: Fridays, Saturdays,
Sundays and Holidays
(reservations needed on all days)
050-3736-6333
Photo: Yuji Ogura
The boat is a renovated cultured pearl farming vessel that’s like a house on the river. Cruise possibilities range from outings to
popular destinations such as Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima and Dotombori, to harbor cruises and cruises with breakfast provided.
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11:30 am to 2:00 pm (closing time) For groups of between 10 and 30, reservations are always required (at least a week in advance).
Special event reservations are always welcome.
● Coupon valid for dinner only ● Semba Hisaya
Mido-suji Ave.
Bring this guidebook.
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OSAKA AREA GUIDE
North
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Osaka
Pages
So many tourist attractions 48-50
outside the city of Osaka!
Toyono
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Osaka Widearea
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Guide
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towering over Shinsekai, Osaka Each of the areas surrounding Osaka City , North, East and Toyonaka
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has been given an exterior and interior renovation. Many Level 4 Observation deck (84 meter
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South, have their unique appeals different from what can be City City
different areas have been upgraded, providing interesting Moriguchi
attractions every day. Enjoy the thrills and laughter found within the lively city. Enjoy various tourist attractions City Kadoma Shijonawate
of a visit to the top. It’ s fun every time. City City
Level 2
Stores
Jan Jan Town that allow you to get in touch with the rich nature, history,
Kinnikuman Museum Daito City
Entrance for observation tradition and culture for a new perspective of Osaka.
deck elevators
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The entrance for the elevator to the observation deck is on the basement level. ka! Yao City
Tsutenkaku Kanko Co., Ltd. 1-18-6 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka Fax Hours: 9:00 am to 8:30 pm (tower closes at 9:00 pm) Open year round
Observation deck admission: 700 yen (adults); 500 yen (university students); 400 yen (high school and junior high school students); 300 yen (elementary school students and infants aged 5 and up) Tsutenkaku Search Kashiwara
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Taishi Town
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A theme park with an ocean view opened in 1957. The park’s attractions include a roller
coaster running alongside the ocean, a ferris wheel offering a panoramic view of the park,
prefecture
as well as animal exhibits such as lions and giraffes. It has the only dolphin show in Osaka
Minamikawachi area is surrounded by mountains of Mt. Kongo and Mt. prefecture and other amusements popular with both young and old alike. The petting zoo
Katsuragisan. Close to Nara, this area is perfect for camping, trekking and mountain allowing visitors to touch miniature pigs, goats and rabbits is also popular. Experience
driving a train, amongst other train activities at newly opened Waku Waku Densha Land.
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climbing. Danjiri Festival of Sakai City and Kishiwada City are also famous. With a
1 Misaki Town, Sennan County 2 Nankai Line: Misakikoen Sta. 3 9:30 ~ 17:00 (Shorter
long history of traditional handicrafts, this area is known as the city of craftsmen. hours during winter) 4 No scheduled holidays (*Please call to confirm) 5 Adults (middle-school
student and over): 1,350 yen; elementary school students and under (3 years of age and up):
700 yen * Separate admission prices are charged for attractions. See the website for more information.
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*Fees will vary during special exhibits and programs. 2 JR Line and Nankai Line: Kansai Airport Sta. 3 24 hours時
☎ 0721-93-8321 ☎ 072-455-2500 http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/index.asp
South Osaka
no-mori (children’s forest). There are also
other facilities such as the Sakai City
Museum, a Japanese garden of 26,000 m2
in size, and Green Center with a flower
1 Mozusekiuncho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City
2 JR Line: Mozu Sta. and water park. During the holidays, the MAP
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☎ 072-241-0291
http://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/english/visitors/enjoying/sightseeing/parks.html The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival, famous
nationwide, has a history of 300 years. The ★ Agricultural Park (Savor Farm), ★ Takenouchi-kaido
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Tondabayashi City Road Historical Museum
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visitors can enjoy the spirit of the tradition
★ Sakai City Traditional Crafts Museum throughout the year. Actual danjiri festival On a 20 hectares site, this agricultural park has a number Takenouchi-kaido is the oldest national highway in Japan built during the The dominant peak (elevation: 1,125 m) of
floats and videos on a large multi-screen of areas to experience the blessings and beauty of nature. Asuka Period connecting Sakai and Nagao of Katsuragi City in Nara. This Mt. Kongosan and Mt. Katsuragisan traverses
This museum features various traditional display recreate all the fervor and power of Visitors can harvest vegetables in season and pick flowers. resource center introduces the Takenouchi-kaido and historical references longitudinally between the prefectural boundaries
industries of Sakai. Other than the Sakai the festival. Many interesting exhibits include You can also enjoy grape picking from summer to autumn. related to Taishido associated with Shotoku Taishi by categorizing them of Osaka and Nara. Near the summit, you
Hamono Museum displaying and selling a hands-on exhibit that lets you experience Next to the greenhouse of tropical fruits is a popular hands-on in themes of Asuka Period, medieval period, early modern period and will find the Katsuragi Jinja Shrine and
rare and professional cutlery, you will also what it’s like to be a Daikugata (the star of the experience facility that provides a pressed flower workshop. modern period. Heighten your love for history by watching the multivision Tenpourinji Temple. The Kongosan Ropeway is
find sections for experiencing, learning and festival), and one that showcases the skills of video, and viewing the exhibits of stone tools and earthenware, as well as recommended for amateur climbers.
danjiri carpenters and carvers. 1 Kannabi, Tondabayashi City
viewing incense sticks, bleach-and-dyed the painting of Shotoku Taishi and Buddhist statue.
East Osaka
East Osaka
2 From Kintetsu Tondabayashi station, take the bus. 1 Chihayaakasaka Village, Minamikawachi
fabrics, processed kelp, bicycles, Sakai 1 Honmachi, Kishiwada City 2 Nankai Line: Takojizo Sta. 3 Spring ~ autumn (April to September): 9:30 ~ 1 Taishi Town, Minamikawachi County County 2 From Nankai Kawachinagano station,
dantsu carpets, Japanese sweets and more. 3 10:00 ~ 17:00 (last entry at 16:00) 18:00 (last entry at 17:00), winter (January to March 2 From Kintetsu Kishi/Kaminotaishi station, take the take the Nankai bus to Kongosan Ropeway-Mae
Various demonstrations can be experienced, 4 Mondays (open in the case of holiday), 12/29 ~ 1/3 and October to December): 9:30 ~ 17:00 (last entry Kongo bus to Rokumaibashi bus stop. bus stop. From Kintetsu Tondabayashi station,
and at "Sakai-ichi," traditional crafts and 5 Adults: 600 yen, elementary and middle-school at 16:00) 4 Mondays (following weekday in the case 3 9:30 ~ 17:00 (last entry at 16:30) take the Kongo bus to Chihaya Ropeway-Mae
students: 300 yen of holiday), beginning and end of year (12/29 ~ 1/3) 4 Mondays and Tuesdays (following day in the case bus stop.
products special to Sakai can be purchased.
1 Zaimokucho, Sakai Ward, Sakai City ☎ 072-436-0914 5 Adults (high-school students and over): 700 yen, of holiday), 12/26 ~ 1/7 5 Adults: 200 yen, high- ☎ 0721-74-0210
2 Nankai Line: Sakai Sta.; Hankai Line: Myokokuji-mae Sta. MAP http://www.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp/soshiki/36/ children (4 years of age and over; middle-school school and college students: 100 yen, elementary (Kongosan Ropeway, Kongosan Sta.)
3 10:00 ~ 17:00時 4 Beginning and end of year (may be closed on some days) U-1 danjiri-kaikan.html students and under): 300 yen and middle-school students: 50 yen http://www.chihayaakasaka.org/
5 Free ☎ 0721-35-3500 ☎ 0721-98-3266 tourism/j_kongo.html
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This park holds a preserved ancient
Kita/Nakanoshima
Kita/Nakanoshima
village surrounded by a moat dating
back to the Yayoi period, these remains
are the largest of their kind. The area ★ Okuyama Ameyama ★ Fujiidera Temple
around the site has several other
places where you can learn about and Natural Park This is one of Kansai's thirty-
experience the Yayoi period (around three sacred temples, said
400 BC to 300 AD). Osaka Municipal This park has been to have been established
Museum of Yayoi Culture gives visitors selected as one of Osaka’s by the imperial order of the
an enjoyable first-hand experience of 100 best sites for greenery, Emperor Shomu in 725.
life during the period in a natural setting. and the area around Each spring, trellises of
Eiraku Dam is famous for
The Ikegami Sone Yayoi Cultural Work ★ Izumiotsu City Oriamu Museum MAP
T-2 its cherry trees. The five
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Shop lets visitors learn about the period grounds bloom in beautiful
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through hands-on programs for making The textile-driven city of Izumiotsu accounts for over 90% of all Japanese hiking courses in the park shades of purple.
earthenware and the characteristic domestic blanket production. Visitors to this museum can enjoy its hands-on 1 Kumatori Town 2 From JR Kumatori are popular as easygoing 1 Fujiidera City 2 Kintetsu Line: Fujiidera Sta. MAP
1 Izumi City, Izumiotsu City approach to learning about the history of blankets and textiles in general. station, take the Nankai bus to routes that let hikers ☎ 072-938-0005 (Parking lot 072-955-0578) V-1
‘comma-shaped beads’ of the period. Namishogakuen-Mae bus stop. MAP
2 JR Line: Shinodayama Sta.; Nankai Line:
T-4 commune with nature.
Matsunohama Sta. 1 Izumiotsu City 2 Nankai Line: Izumiotsu Sta. ☎ 072-452-6404
MAP
★ Kanshinji Temple V-3
☎ 0725-31-4455
Tennoji/Abeno
temple which was built in This ancient shrine is
the unique architectural A hachimangū Shinto said to be the ruins of
style of the early shrine dedicated to the the Emperor Hanzei's
Muromachi period (1336- tumulus of Emperor Tajihishibagakinomiya villa.
1573) called "Kanshinji Ojin (r. 270 to 310 AD). Within the grounds of the
Temple Style" is Housed in the shrine shrine is a smaller shrine
designated as a national are many national dedicated to teeth. Visitors
treasure together with the treasures or important touch the face sculpture as
Osaka Castle area
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and wallpaper made of Nishijin brocade, etc. There is misfortune. Its three-storied pagoda tower is the Tanagawa
also a café space where you can sit back and relax. only in existence in Osaka Prefecture. Sta.
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2 Nankai Line: Yoshiminosato Sta. S-3 ☎ 072-446-1355
1 ...Address/ 2 ...Traffic ☎ 072-465-0045 Hotel Osaka Free Wi-Fi
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Kita/Nakanoshima
Kita/Nakanoshima
Northern area NORTHERN area Toyono, Mishima
of Osaka This area known as "Hokusetsu" has attracted widespread popularity with
prefecture the European way of life and has grown as a luxurious residential area. Its
natural environment and historic characteristics have been well preserved.
Minami
Minami
Many districts in this area were developed on the ocation of Expo '70. The
symbol of this area is The "Taiyo-no-to" (Tower of the Sun) .
★ Settsu-kyo Gorge MAP ★ Meiji no Mori Minoh Kokutei Koen (Minoh Falls)
Abundant nature and culture are enjoyed while overlooked
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A gorge located downstream of the headwaters of the Akutagawa River that flows This park extends across the mountainous area in the northern part of Minoh City,
by the symbol of Expo'70 Commemorative Park. through the city of Takatsuki. It’s an area of picturesque scenery that features rising in altitude from 100 to 600 meters. From the majestic Mino Otaki waterfall, a
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several unusually shaped rocks with names such as Meotoiwa and Hachijoiwa, as gorge winds through the forest, creating a strip of paradise for plants and insects.
MAP well as several waterfalls and cliffs. It has been selected as one of Osaka’s 100 best The area’s seasonally changing charms range from the cherry blossoms in
★ Expo'70 Commemorative Park Y-4 sites for greenery. The area is home to the 42.58-hectares Settsu-kyo Park, and the spring, to the green shoots and fireflies in summer, and the turning leaves in late
trails along the mountain streams provide excellent hiking opportunities. There are fall. Nearly 10,000 insects are exhibited at the insectarium within the park. Many
A natural park of about 260 hectares was created as a hot springs nearby, while camping and freshwater fishing, etc. can also be enjoyed. butterflies flutter around in a large greenhouse at the butterfly park.
"cultural setting surrounded by greenery" at the site of the
1 Hara~Tsukawaki,Takatsuki City 2 City bus from JR Takatsuki Sta., and 1 Minohkoen, Minoh City 2 From Hankyu Minoh station or Subway
Osaka EXPO held in 1970, as a commemorative landmark.
get off at Tsukawaki, which is the last stop. Senri Chuo station, take the Hankyu bus to Minoh bus stop.
The ‘Tower of the Sun’ sculpture by Taro Okamoto is world- ☎ 072-687-9449 (Settsukyo Park Management Office) 3 Differs depending on the facility. 5 Free
Osaka Castle area
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http://www.expo70.or.jp/languages/english/ statue of Jesus Christ Crucified (replica)". can be seen.
1 Sendaiji, Ibaraki City 2 From Hankyu Ibaraki station, take the
Hankyu bus to Sendaijiguchi bus stop. 3 9:30~17:00
MAP 4 Tuesday (Open for national holidays), or the following day if it is
★ The Instant Ramen Museum X-4 National Holiday (Open on Sundays), year end and New Year's holidays
(29 December ~ 3 January) 5 Free
Opened in Ikeda, the birthplace of instant ramen noodles, in 1999. The museum ☎ 072-649-3443
http://www.city.ibaraki.osaka.jp/kikou/kyoikuiinkaikyoikusoumu/
provides an entertaining education on the history of instant ramen. It has a
syakaikyoiku/menu/kirisitan/index.html
reproduction of the lab used by Nissin Foods founder Momofuku Ando, and theater
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South Osaka
performances showcasing milestones during the product’s development. The My Cup
Noodle Factory feature is a popular attraction that lets you create your own cup of
noodles by designing the cup and selecting your favorite soup and ingredients.
1 Masumicho, Ikeda City 2 Hankyu Line: Ikeda Sta. 3 9:30~16:00 (Last entry: 15:30)
4 Tuesday (or the following day if it is National Holiday) * Due to expansion work, the
museum will be completely closed from December 24, 2014 to January 31, 2015. Check
the website for opening hours on or after February 1. 5 Free admission * Note that
separate admission is charged for the My Cup Noodle Factory and Chicken Ramen
Factory features (reservations required).
☎ 072-752-3484 http://www.instantramen-museum.jp/english.htm
North Osaka
North Osaka
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★ Suntory Yamazaki Distillery AA-2
Construction of Japan’s first malt whiskey distillery started in 1923 in Yamazaki, a site famed
for its crystal clear waters. For over 90 years, the distillery has been producing several of the
whiskey brands Japan has become known for. Visitors can enjoy a tasting of Yamazaki brand MAP
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whiskey after touring the whiskey production process. In the "Whisky Museum", a variety of ★ Shinkansen Park Z-4 ★ Open-Air Museum of Old Japanese Farmhouses X-4
East Osaka
East Osaka
whisky-related paraphernalia can be enjoyed, such as a display on the history of Japanese A zero-series Shinkansen train and an EF15 Electric Japan’s first outdoor museum, located at the edge of Hattori Ryokuchi Park.
whisky, with a tasting counter where vintage whiskies and suchlike can be sampled (charged). Locomotive are preserved here. Shinkansen carriage The expansive site contains reconstructed exhibits of twelve typical Japanese
1 Shimamoto Town, Mishima County
interiors are also open to the public on the second and farmhouses. Throughout each of the buildings are glimpses of the contrivances that
2 JR Line: Yamazaki Sta.; Hankyu Line: Oyamazaki Sta. fourth Sundays of every month. were used to make life easier. Mainly on Saturdays and Sundays, the museum holds
3 Guided tours: 10:00~15:00, Opening hours: 1 Settsu City
events such as Japanese tea ceremonies and hands-on educational workshops.
10:00~16:45 (Last entry: 16:00) 4 Year end and New 2 Osaka Monorail: Settsu or Minami-settsu Sta.
Year's holidays, closing days of the distillery 1 Toyonaka City
5 Free admission and guided tour 2 Kita-Osaka Kyuko Line: Ryokuchi-koen Sta.; Hankyu Line: Sone Sta.
☎ 075-962-1423 ☎ 06-6862-3137
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NORTHERN area
This theater holds various events In this garden grow more than one
such as new drama, musicals, million cosmos plants, which come
and traditional arts including to full bloom from late September
"Jyoruri" or puppet performances through to early October.
that have been fostered since 1 Toyono Town 2 From Hankyu
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EASTERN area Kitakawachi, Nakakawachi
of Osaka Located at the foot of mountains ranging from Mt. Ikoma to Mt. Kongo, cities such as
prefecture Kadoma City, Moriguchi City and Higashiosaka City are known as the headquarters of
Osaka's monozukuri (Japanese-style manufacturing) capable of manufacturing
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anything from screws to electric appliances and even artificial satellites. This area is
also famous for housing Osaka's wineries that have tremendously grown in popularity.
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★ Hirakata Park AE-1
Bay area
1 Hirakatakoencho, Hirakata City
2 Keihan Line: Hirakata-koen Sta.園
3 Weekdays: 10:00 ~ 17:00 (hours may vary depending on season)
4 No scheduled holidays 5 Adults (middle-school students
and over): 1,400 yen, elementary school students and under
(2 years of age and over): 800 yen, entrance fee only
☎ 072-844-3475
http://www.hirakatapark.co.jp/
( ) South Osaka
Kurondo, Hoshida, Muroike, Narukawa, Kusaka, Nukata,
Mizunomi, Chihaya and Horigo nature parks
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Outdoor spots in Kongo/Ikoma Mountain Range visitors can enjoy viewing
different kinds of landscapes and flowers, depending on which of the 9 parks
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they visit. Parks feature areas to enjoy camping and climbing. During mid-
June to mid-July, overwhelm yourself with hydrangea blossoming along the
1,500 m long walking trail called the Hydrangea Promenade at the Nukata
nature park. The phantom mountain hydrangea flowers are a must-see.
1 Katano City, etc.
2 [Kurondo-enchi] Keihan Line: Kisaichi Sta.; JR Line: Kawachi-Iwafune Sta.
[Hoshida-enchi] Keihan Line: Kisaichi Sta.; JR Line: Hoshida Sta.
[Muroike-enchi] JR Line: Shijonawate Sta. [Kusaka-enchi] Kintetsu Line: Ishikiri Sta.
[Nukata-enchi] From Kintetsu Nukata station or Ikoma station, take the Kintetsu
Ikoma Cable Car to Ikomasanjo or Ikomaishikiri.
East Osaka
Kita/Nakanoshima
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★ Panasonic Museum MAP MAP MAP
MAP ★ Ishikiri-Tsurugiya Shrine AE-3 ★ Nozakikannon AE-3 ★ Former Nakanishi family estate, Moriguchi Rekishikan AD-2
Konosuke Matsushita Museum AD-2
Affectionately called “Ishikiri-san,” Ishikiri-Tsurugiya Shrine, located During the annual Nozaki Mairi event (a muengyō Buddhist service), As the buildings currently stand, the Nakanishi family estate’s
In the museum you will find a section that faithfully reproduces the at the foot of Mt. Ikoma, has long been familiar as a deity who cures there are over a hundred roadside stalls extending from the station main building was rebuilt for the second time in 1793, and the
workplace when the company first started, as well as a video section dembo (tumors and boils). The name of the shrine is derived from the to the temple precincts that do a lively trade with temple visitors. The row house gate (outer gate) was rebuilt in 1776. The scale has
that allows visitors to actually hear and see Konosuke Matsushita as enshrined objects of worship: a sword and arrow (tsurugi and ya) that grounds here contain a twin burial mound in memory of Osome and remained almost unchanged since the original construction.
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he talks about his management philosophy and perspective on life. are able to cut and penetrate any rock. The retrospective atmosphere Hisamatsu, the two leading characters of a famous Joruri puppet play. 1 Okubocho, Moriguchi City 2 From Keihan Furukawabashi station,
The historical museum shines the spotlight on Konosuke Matsushita of the sando (approach to the shrine) full of fortune-telling booths, 1 Daito City 2 JR Line: Nozaki Sta. take the Town Kuru (small bus) to Moriguchi Rekishikan bus stop.
from various angles for visitors of all ages to enjoy. eateries, kanpo shops and food stores is also popular among visitors. ☎ 072-876-2324 ☎ 06-6903-3601
1 Kadoma, Kadoma City 2 Keihan Line: Nishisanso Sta. AB AC AD AE AF
1 Higashiishikiricho, Higashiosaka City
3 9:00 ~ 17:00
2 Kintetsu Line: Ishikiri or Shin-Ishikiri Sta. 5 Admission: free
4 Sundays and holidays 5 Admission: free
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1 Kashiwara City 2 JR Line: Takaida Sta.
died in this area in a battle against the Ashikaga army. Sta. Kawachi-Matsubara
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☎ 072-876-0044 Hotel Osaka Free Wi-Fi
1 ...Address/ 2 ...Traffic/ 3 ...Hours/ 4 ...Holidays/ 5 ...Fees
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Basic travel information Osaka castle Sightseeing in Osaka
Nakanoshima city from both land
Cruise to enjoy
and water
waterfront
tram, and city buses. It also offers discount privileges of
tickets are available to help you fully enjoy Kansai. Please up to 50% off for 33 tourist attractions around the Osaka
Bay area. It is sold at tourist information centers within
use the most suitable transportation tickets for your purpose the city and all subway and new tram stations, etc.
in order to be satisfied with your stay in Osaka and Kansai. ◦ Price (Osaka City version)
* Some have restrictions on their sales and usage periods, etc. Please Adults (high school students or older): ¥2,550 In Osaka, there are various
confirm the details on the homepage or by telephone prior to purchase. Children (elementary school students): ¥1,300
* No price setting for junior high school students regular sightseeing cruises AQUA-LINER Osaka Duck Tour (reservation required)
Tour on Okawa River with the different taste of each Features Japanese first amphibious bus. Enjoy city
☎ 06-6576-5501 operated every day, as befits the
OSAKA AMAZING PASS 123456789
http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/index.htm
season. Visits historical and beauty spots.
Landing Place: Osakajo Pier, Hachiken-yahama
sightseeing with a river cruise all in one.
Landing Place: River Station "Hachiken-ya"
name "Aqua Metropolis". Why not
First-timers to Osaka & Make the most of Osaka Pier,Yodoyabashi Pier, OAP Pier
☎ 06-6941-0008 (Nihon Suiriku Kanko Co., Ltd.)
(Includes admission to main tourist sites) enjoy the town view and seasonal ☎ 0570-03-5551(Osaka Suijo Bus Ltd.) http://www.japan-ducktour.com/
http://suijo-bus.jp/language/english/aqualiner.aspx
One-day pass “Enjoy Eco Card” scenary from a boat?
¥2,300
One-day leisure pass from
early morning to late evening
Unlimited travel on subways, new trams, and buses Osaka Free Wi-Fi
Unlimited train and bus pass Includes admission to for popular for one day. (Child fare is also available.)
(valid for 1day or 2days) + tourist attractions in Osaka City.
Only on the day that the travel card is used,
Great view of Minami Gurutto
discounts and privileges are available at about 34
Osaka Bay Dotombori Osaka city
Transportation Pass Guidebook cover tourist and cultural attractions within the city. Larger
discounts apply on the weekends and national
holidays! Perfect for family outings!
Convenient and money-saving full-day sightseeing pass - "Osaka Amazing Pass" Kansai Thru Pass 2-day & 3-day ticket
covers almost all the train and bus routes within the city, and includes free admission
to over twenty popular tourist destinations, such as Osaka Castle Museum, Tsutenkaku Day tripping to sightseeing spots near Osaka Santa Maria Tombori River Cruise Naniwa Exploration Cruise
Tower, Kuchu Teien (Floating Garden Observatory), and the Santa Maria cruise!
Additionally, special privileges and discounts are offered at more than ten tourist This is an "Unlimited rides" pass for about forty transportation (Reservations required for some tours) Osaka Minami / Dotombori view can be enjoyed
from the river. A convenient mini cruise that lasts with Rakugoka
facilities and about forty restaurants and shops. They are sold at tourist information facilities who are members of "Surutto Kansai". Simply presenting Enjoy a sightseeing tour using an excursion boat that about twenty minutes. A popular course that lets you explore the city of Osaka on a
centers, all subway stations (One-day pass only), and major hotels, etc. within the city. the pass or suchlike used on the day entitles the holder to replicates the Santa Maria used by Columbus, albeit Landing Place: Tazaemonbashi bridge arrival state-of-the-art passenger boat for about 90 minutes with a witty
privilege services at about 350 facilities in the Kansai region. twice as big. point
◦P rice: One-day pass ¥2,300 (Osaka area version) rakugo storyteller as your guide.
For Kyoto: Landing Place: Kaiyukan Aquarium West Wharf Landing Place: Yumesaki route → Universal City Port
Expanded versions, including private train companies: ¥2,600 to ¥2,900 ☎ 06-6441-0532 (Ipponmatsu Shipping Co., Ltd.)
Umeda Sta. (Hankyu) about 45 min. → Hankyu Kawara-machi Sta. Loop route → Minatomachi Wharf
2-day pass: ¥3,000 (restricted to short-term foreign travelers), ☎ 0570-04-5551 (Osaka Suijo Bus Ltd.) http://www.ipponmatsu.co.jp/cruise/tombori_en.pdf
are also available. Osaka-Namba Sta. (Kintetsu) about 50 min. → Kintetsu Kyoto Sta.
Yodoyabashi Sta. (Keihan) about 55 min. → Gion-shijo Sta. http://suijo-bus.jp/language/english/santmaria.aspx ☎ 06-6441-0532 (Ipponmatsu Shipping Co., Ltd.)
* The 2-day pass includes Unlimited train and bus pass (valid for 1day or 2days).
http://www.ipponmatsu.co.jp/cruise/tombori_en.pdf
☎ 06-6282-5907 http://www.osaka-info.jp/osp/en/index.html For Kobe:
Umeda Sta. (Hankyu) about 30 min. → Kobe Sannomiya Sta.
Osaka Free Wi-Fi
Kizu River
on Japan Rail (JR) lines, it can also be used on the subway, other private Shotoku Taishi reputedly collected wood in Kizu River to construct
Kinosaki, Shirahama and Okayama in addition to the area covered by
railway companies, and buses, etc. It is only sold at JR Kansai-Airport Shitennoji Temple, Okawa River was widened and opened by Emperor
the Kansai Area Pass.
station. It can also be reserved on the Internet in advance. Nintoku, Higashi-yokobori River was dug as a moat for Osaka castle, and
These passes are available for purchase at Kansai Intl. Airport and
Dotombori River was enlarged and opened by merchants in the beginning
◦ Price: One-way ¥3,030, return ¥4,060 Osaka Sta. Also you can get lower prices if you purchase these
of the Edo period. The resulting rectangular waterways comprised of
* Includes original ¥2,000 ICOCA card (also includes a ¥500 deposit) passes on major travel agencies overseas or by booking them online.
those rivers are very unusual, and rarely seen anywhere else in the world.
Kaiyukan Aquarium
Reference: Normal fare (when using "Haruka" second class non-reserved seat for return travel) ◦ Price (for passes purchased overseas)
Kansai Area Pass 1 day ¥2,200 / 2 days ¥4,300 / 3 days ¥5,300 / 4 days ¥6,300
West Wharf
Kansai-Airport Sta. → Shin-Osaka Sta. (about 50 min.) ¥4,660 + ICOCA ¥2,000 = ¥6,660
Kansai WIDE Area Pass 5 days ¥8,500 Dotombori River
Kansai-Airport Sta. → Kyoto Sta. (about 75 min.) ¥5,700 + ICOCA ¥2,000 = ¥7,700
http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-information/pass/ http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-information/pass/
Osaka Aquarium
Tazaemonbashi bridge arrival point
Osaka Bay Minatomachi Wharf
*Indicating passport will be required to purchase short-term foreign traveler ticket Kaiyukan
*Posted information is current as of August 2014. Prices and other information may change after the publication of this guidebook.
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Basic travel information
Osaka is located at a latitude of ■ Annual average rainfall (mm) Japanese currency is available in ¥1,000, ¥2,000, There is no custom for tipping in Osaka or any other
34°35~46' north and longitude ¥5,000, and ¥10,000 notes, and ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, region of Japan. There is no need to pay any tip to
135°23~36' east. Osaka has a relatively 300 187 178 181 ¥100, and ¥500 coins. Major currencies, such as restaurant or hotel employees or taxi drivers, etc.,
mild climate overall, punctuated by 161 U.S. dollars and Euros can be exchanged at major nor will one be demanded either.
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currencies
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on the facility.
■ Monthly average maximum and minimum temperatures Please check
throughout the year (°C) details on their
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Please use travelers checks, credit cards, or cash as
appropriate to the purpose.Travelers checks can be
used in hotels, ryokans (traditional Japanese style
Electricity hotels), and major stores, and can be exchanged
at major commercial banks in principal cities.
The standard voltage in Japan is AC 100V, which is somewhat Compared to foreign currency exchange, they
unusual globally, and there are two different frequencies. 60 Hz can be exchanged with a lower handling charge,
is used in west Japan centered on Osaka, and 50 Hz is used for and can be reissued if lost or stolen. International
east Japan centered on Tokyo. Plugs are the same two-pin type credit cards, such as American Express, VISA, and
as used in North America. An adapter is required for three-pin MasterCard can also be used in many places, which
plugs. is convenient. However, travelers check and credit
cards may not be accepted in some stores and
restaurants, etc. in rural areas, so it is recommended
to carry some cash.
Postal mail service Information on ATMs that can be used for withdrawing cash using a
credit card or cash card issued in foreign countries
The sign for post offices is 〒 in red on a white
background which is easy to identify. Post office hours Many ATMs do not accept credit cards or cash cards issued
are 09:00~17:00 on weekdays. Osaka Central Post in other countries. You are recommended to contact your
Office adjacent to JR Osaka station's Sakurabashi gate credit card company to check which ATMs can be used for
is open from 09:00 to 21:00. Many red postboxes are any credit or cash cards issued overseas in advance.
installed on the street. Postcards and stamps can also
be purchased at stores displaying the 〒 mark shown in Seven Bank and Japan Post Bank ATMs now accept foreign
their front window. credit cards for cash withdrawals. The accepted card types
are indicated near the ATM.
You can send an international airmail postcard
* Some Maestro cards with EMV chips are currently accepted by only
anywhere in the world for 70 yen.
a few ATMs. See your card issuer’s website for more information.
Customer service in English is available for the post
office.TEL: 0570-046-111 (charged)
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HOTEL in accordance with the needs of travelers.
There are many world class accommodations in Osaka. Many economy grade facilities suitable for business purposes are also available, so accommodation can be selected
Minimum room charge including tax and service fee for single or other types of accommodation is categorized using stars. Single star: ~¥3,000, Double star: ~¥10,000, Triple star: Over ¥10,000 Hotels serviced by Airport Limousine Buses for Kansai International Airport Hotels serviced by Airport Limousine Buses for Osaka International Airport (Itami)
Hotels Rate Telephone Website MAP Hotels Rate Telephone Website MAP
Amami Onsen Nanten-en ★★ 0721-68-8081 http://www.e-oyu.com/en/nantentop.html P47 V-3 Hotel Okuuchi ★★ 06-6448-5000 http://www.okuuchi.com/top.html P19 A-5
Amity Maishima ★★ 06-6465-8210 http://www.fukspo.org/maishimassc/hotel/ P33 O-1 Hotel Osaka Bay Tower ★★ 06-6577-1111 http://www.osaka-baytower.com/multilingual/en/ -
ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka ★★★ 06-6347-1112 http://www.ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels/gb/en/osaka/osaja/hoteldetail P19 B-3 Hotel Osaka Castle ★★ 06-6942-2401 http://www.osaka-castle.co.jp/english/ P31 L-3
Arietta Hotel Osaka ★★ 06-6267-2787 http://www.thehotel.co.jp/en/arietta_osaka/ P19 C-5 HOTEL PLAZA OSAKA ★★ 06-6303-1000 http://plazaosaka.com/eng/ -
ARK HOTEL Osaka Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6252-5111 http://www.route-inn.co.jp/english/pref/osaka.html#ark_osaka1 P25 H-1 Hotel Primrose Osaka ★★ 06-6941-1231 http://www.primrose-osaka.com P31 L-4
Ave Tennoji Hotel ★★ 06-4305-1002 http://www.ave-tennoji.co.jp/indexen.html P29 K-3 Hotel Route Inn Osaka Honmachi ★★ 06-6534-8211 http://www.route-inn.co.jp/english/pref/osaka.html#oosaka P19 A-5
Azu-Garden Nippombashi ★★ 06-6212-1120 http://www.azu-garden.co.jp/english.html P25 H-3 Hotel Seagull ★★ 072-464-1188 http://www.hotelseagull.com P47 S-3
B and C Hotel Sunplay Inn Nagahori ★★ 06-6243-0777 http://3pre.com P25 H-1 Hotel Seiryu ★★ 072-981-5001 http://www.hotelseiryu.com/english/ P53 AE-3
Bellevue Garden Hotel Kansai International Airport ★★ 072-469-1112 http://www.bellevue-kix.com/english/ P47 S-3 Hotel Shin'osaka ★★ 06-6322-8800 http://www.hso.co.jp/index_e.html -
Best Western Joytel Osaka ★★ 06-6684-1231 http://bestwestern-joytel.com/osaka/ P47 U-1 Hotel Shin-Osaka Conference Center ★★ 06-6302-5571 http://www.shinosaka-conference.com -
Business Hotel Chuo ★ 06-6647-7561 http://www.chuogroup.jp/chuo/english/ P29 I-3 Hotel Sunlife ★★ 06-6443-1231 http://www.hotel-sunlife.co.jp P19 A-5
‐ Please contact the hotels
Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel ★★ 06-6211-3004 http://www.1000nichi-hotel.com P25 G-3 Hotel Sunroute directly for more information. http://www.sunroute.jp/english/ -
Business Inn Tanimachi ★★ 06-6946-7777 http://www.d5.dion.ne.jp/~b_inn/ P31 L-4 Hotel Sunroute Umeda ★★ 06-6373-1111 http://www.sunroute.jp/english/hotelinfo/kinki/umeda/ P19 C-1
Capsule Hotel Asahiplaza Shinsaibashi ★ 06-6213-1991 http://www.asahiplaza.co.jp/capcel/english.html P25 F-3 Hotel Trusty Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6244-9711 http://www.trusty.jp/shinsaibashi/ P25 G-1
City Hotel Airport in Prince ★★ 072-463-2211 http://www.airportprince.com P47 S-3 Hotel Universal Port ★★ 06-6463-5000 http://www.hoteluniversalport.jp/en/ P33 Q-1
Cityplaza Osaka ★★ 06-6947-7702 http://www.cityplaza.or.jp/syukuhaku/english.html P19 D-5 Hotel Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6241-1110 http://www.hvf.jp/eng/shinsaibashi.php P25 G-1
Cityroute Hotel ★★ 06-6448-1000 http://www.cityroute.jp/english/ P19 B-5 Hotel Vista Grande Osaka ★★★ 06-6212-7999 http://www.vistagrande.jp/en/ P25 G-3
Comfort Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6258-3111 http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-osaka-japan-JP025 P25 G-2 Hotel Wakamizu ★★★ 0797-86-0151 http://www.h-wakamizu.com/english/ -
Cross Hotel ★★★ 06-6213-8281 http://www.crosshotel.com/eng_osaka/ P25 F-3 Hotel Wing International Shin-Osaka ★★ 06-6395-1500 http://shinosaka.hotelwingjapan.com/ -
Daiwa Royal Hotels ‐ Please contact the hotels
directly for more information. http://www.daiwaresort.jp/en/ - Hyatt Regency Osaka ★★★ 06-6612-1234 http://osaka.regency.hyatt.jp/en/hotel/home.html P33 P-3
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka-Kitahama ★★ 06-6228-1255 http://www.daiwaroynet.jp/english/ P19 C-4 Imperial Hotel Osaka ★★★ 06-6881-1111 http://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/e/osaka/ P31 L-1
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yotsubashi ★★ 06-6534-8055 http://www.daiwaroynet.jp/english/ P19 B-6 Intercontinental Hotel Osaka ★★★ 06-6374-5700 http://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/osaka/osaha/hoteldetail P19 B-1
Dormy Inn PREMIUM Namba ★★ 06-6214-5489 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/premium_nanba/ P25 H-3 Kadoma Terminal Hotel ★★ 06-6909-1111 http://www.kadoma-terminalhotel.co.jp/english/ P53 AD-2
Dormy Inn Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6211-5767 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/shinsaibashi/ P25 F-3 Kaneyoshi Ryokan ★★ 06-6211-6337 http://www.kaneyosi.jp/english.htm P25 H-3
Dormy Inn Umeda Higashi ★★ 06-6311-9001 http://www.hotespa.net/hotels/umedahigashi/ P19 D-3 Kansai Airport Washington Hotel ★★ 072-461-2222 http://kansai-ap.washington-hotels.jp/ P47 S-3
FIRST CABIN Midousuji Namba ★★ 06-6631-8090 http://www.first-cabin.jp.e.jr.hp.transer.com/ P25 F-4 Kishu Railway Osaka Umeda Hotel ★★ 06-6375-0131 http://www.kitetsu-hotel.jp/osaka/ P19 B-1
Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka ★★★ 06-6635-7111 http://osaka.frasershospitality.com/en P25 F-5 Maruichi Hotel ★★ 06-6312-0621 http://www.maruichi-hotel.com P19 C-2
Fudouguchikan ★★★ 072-459-7326 http://www.fudouguchikan.com/en/ P47 T-4 Midosuji Hotel ★★ 06-6644-1111 http://www.bhsg.jp/midosuji/ P25 F-4
Fushioukaku ★★★ 072-751-3540 http://www.fushioukaku.co.jp/en/ P50 X-3 Mielparque-Osaka ★★ 06-6350-2111 http://www.mielparque.jp/osaka/en/ -
GRAMPUS inn Osaka ★★ 06-6633-5500 http://www.mjnet.ne.jp/grampus/ P25 F-5 Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier ★★ 06-6444-1131 http://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/eng/osaka-premier/ P19 B-4
Guesthouse Tennoji ★ 06-6710-4825 http://tennoji.sakura.ne.jp/en/ P29 K-2 Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Yodoyabashi ★★ 06-6223-1131 http://www.gardenhotels.co.jp/eng/osaka-yodoyabashi/ P19 C-4
Hearton Hotel Minami Semba ★★ 06-6251-2111 http://www.heartonhotel.com/ P25 G-1 Miyako Hotel New Archaic ★★ 06-6488-7777 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/archaic/english/ -
Hilton Osaka Hotel ★★★ 06-6347-7111 http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/japan/hilton-osaka-OSAHITW/ P19 B-2 Namba Dotonbori Hotel ★★ 06-6213-9040 http://www.dotonbori-h.co.jp/english/ P25 F-3
Hotel Agora Osaka Moriguchi ★★ 06-6994-1111 http://www.hotelagora-moriguchi.com/global/english/ P53 AC-2 Namba Oriental Hotel ★★ 06-6647-8111 http://www.nambaorientalhotel.co.jp/noh_english.html P25 G-4
Hotel Agora Regency Sakai ★★ 072-224-1121 http://www.agoraregency-sakai.com/language/en/ P47 U-1 Nara Park Hotel ★★ 0742-44-5255 http://www.narapark.jp/english.html -
Hotel Awina Osaka ★★ 06-6772-1441 http://www.awina-osaka.com/ - Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6263-1511 http://www.nesthotel.co.jp/osakashinsaibashi/en/ P25 H-1
Hotel Claiton Esaka ★★ 06-6388-1211 http://eclaiton.hotwire.jp/index_e.html P50 Y-5 New Japan Sauna & Spa ★ 06-6211-0832 http://www.newjapan.co.jp/ P25 F-3
Hotel Claiton Shin-Osaka ★★ 06-6885-1211 http://www.hotwire.co.jp/claiton/index_e.html - New Oriental Hotel ★★ 06-6538-7141 http://www.neworiental-hotel.com P19 A-5
Hotel Crossover ★★ 06-6484-3327 http://www.hotelcrossover.com/jp/ P25 H-3 New Osaka Hotel ★★ 06-6305-2345 http://www.newosakahotel.com/e/ -
Hotel Elsereine Osaka ★★ 06-6347-1484 http://www.htl-el-osaka.com P19 B-3 Oedo-Onsen Monogatari Minoh Kanko Hotel ★★ 0570-041-266 http://www.ooedoonsen.jp/minoh/ P50 X-3
Hotel Granvia Osaka ★★★ 06-6344-1235 http://www.hotelgranviaosaka.jp/ P19 B-2 Osaka City Hotel Kyobashi ★★ 06-6353-1111 http://www.ochk.co.jp/en/ P31 N-2
Hotel Hankyu International ★★★ 06-6377-2100 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/english/ P19 B-1 Osaka Corona Hotel ★★ 06-6323-3151 http://www.osakacoronahotel.co.jp/ -
Hotel Hanshin ★★ 06-6344-1661 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/english/ P19 A-3 Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel ★★★ 06-6341-4411 http://www.osakadaiichi.co.jp/index_en.php P19 B-2
Hotel Hokke Club Osaka ★★ 06-6313-3171 http://www.hokke.co.jp/english/2701.html P19 C-2 Osaka Floral Inn Namba ★★ 06-6484-0339 http://www.floral-namba.com/en/ P25 G-4
Hotel Ichiei ★★ 06-6641-3135 http://www.hotel-ichiei.com/english/ P25 F-4 Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel ★★ 06-6628-6111 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/osaka-m-miyako/english/ P29 K-3
Hotel Ilcuore Namba ★★ 06-6647-1900 http://www.ilcuore-namba.com/en/ P25 F-5 Osaka Moriguchi Plaza Hotel ★★ 06-6990-1111 http://moriguchi-ph.com/ P53 AD-2
Hotel Ilmonte ★★ 06-6361-2828 http://www.ilmonte.co.jp/en/ P19 C-2 Osaka Municipal Nagai Youth Hostel ★ 06-6699-5631 http://www.nagaiyh.com/english/ P47 U-1
Hotel International House,Osaka ★★ 06-6773-8181 http://ihho.jp/ - Osaka Namba Washington Hotel Plaza ★★ 06-6212-2555 http://nanba.washington.jp/en/ P25 H-3
‐ Please contact the hotels
Hotel Kansai ★★ 06-6312-7971 http://www.hotel-kansai.co.jp P19 C-2 Osaka Ryokan Hotel Association directly for more information. http://www.osaka-yado.com/ -
Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi ★★ 06-6945-0321 http://www.hotelkeihan.co.jp.e.gm.hp.transer.com/tenmabashi/ P31 L-3 Osaka Tokyu REI Hotel ★★ 06-6315-0109 http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/TI/TI_OSAKA/ P19 C-2
Hotel Keihan Universal City ★★ 06-6465-0321 http://www.hotelkeihan.co.jp.e.gm.hp.transer.com/city/ P33 Q-1 Osaka Yayoi Kaikan ★★ 06-6373-1841 http://www.jrwelnet.co.jp/shisetsu/yayoikaikan/ P19 B-1
Hotel Kinki ★★ 06-6312-9117 http://hotelkinki.com/en/ P19 C-2 Remm Shin-Osaka ★★ 06-6398-4123 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/english/ -
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City ★★ 06-6465-6000 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/hotel-kintetsu/english/ P33 Q-1 Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka ★★ 06-6448-1121 http://www.rihga.com/osaka/ P19 A-4
Hotel Kitahachi ★★ 06-6361-2078 http://www.hotel-kitahachi.co.jp P19 C-2 Rinkai Hotel Ishizu ★★ 072-244-0115 http://www.japan-osakahotel.com/ishizu/en/ P47 T-2
Hotel Kuramoto ★★ 06-6211-3168 http://www.kuramoto-hotel.co.jp/en/ P25 H-3 Sauna & Capsule AMZA ★ 06-6633-1000 http://www.daitoyo.co.jp/amza/ P25 G-4
Hotel Laforet Shin-Osaka ★★ 06-6350-4444 http://www.laforethotels.com/shinosaka/english/ - Sauna & Spa Capsule Hotel Daitoyo ★ 06-6312-7522 http://www.daitoyo.co.jp/mens/ P19 C-1
Hotel Landmark Umeda ★★ 06-6375-8111 http://hotel-landmarkumeda.jp P19 B-1 2nd Inn Umeda ★★ 06-6346-1177 http://www.2nd-inn.com/english/info/ P19 B-3
Hotel Le Botejour Namba ★★ 06-6647-6777 http://www.bhsg.jp/namba/ P25 G-4 Seminar House Cross Wave Umeda ★★ 06-6312-3200 http://x-wave.orix.co.jp/osaka/ P19 C-2
Hotel Lodge Maishima ★★ 06-6460-6688 http://www.lodge-maishima.com/ P33 O-1 Senri Hankyu Hotel ★★ 06-6872-2211 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/english/ P50 Y-4
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka ★★★ 06-6645-7111 http://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/en/htl/grasmere_osaka/ P25 E-4 Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka ★★★ 06-6773-1111 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/osaka/english/ -
Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka ★★ 06-6944-7111 http://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/en/htl/lasoeur_osaka/ P31 N-2 Shigisan Kanko Hotel ★★★ 0745-72-4801 http://www.shigisan.co.jp/language/ -
Hotel Monterey Osaka ★★★ 06-6458-7111 http://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/en/htl/osaka/ P19 A-2 Shin Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza ★★ 06-6303-8111 http://shinosaka.washington.jp/en/ -
Hotel NCB ★★ 06-6443-2255 http://www.hotel-ncb.co.jp P19 A-4 Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel ★★ 06-6338-0109 http://www.tokyuhotelsjapan.com/en/TI/TI_ESAKA/ P50 Y-5
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka ★★ 06-6372-5101 http://www.hankyu-hotel.com/english/ P19 B-2 Shin-Osaka Station Hotel Honkan ★★ 06-6325-0011 http://www.st-hotel.jp/english/honkan/ -
Hotel New Otani Osaka ★★★ 06-6941-1111 http://www.hotelnewotaniosaka.jp/ P31 N-3 Shin-Osaka Sunny Stone Hotel ★★ 06-6390-0001 http://www.sunnystonehotel.co.jp/pc/sunny_3/foreign/english.html -
Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport ★★ 072-455-1111 http://www.nikkokix.com/e/top.html P47 S-3 Smile Hotel Namba ★★ 06-6561-1155 http://www.smile-namba.com/ -
Hotel Nikko Osaka ★★★ 06-6244-1111 http://www.jalhotels.com/domestic/kansai/osaka/ P25 F-2 Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport ★★ 072-460-1111 http://www.s-gth.jp/english/ P47 S-3
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Hotels serviced by Airport Limousine Buses for Kansai International Airport Hotels serviced by Airport Limousine Buses for Osaka International Airport (Itami)
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Hotels Rate Telephone Website MAP Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Yodoyabashi
Nakatsu
Sunny Stone Hotel ★★ 06-6386-0001 http://www.sunnystonehotel.co.jp/pc/language/en/ P50 Y-5 Sta. Nakatsu Tenjimbashisuji 63 New Oriental Hotel
Sta. 6-chome Sta.
★★
64 Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka
Super Hotel City Osaka Natural Hot Springs 06-6447-9000 http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/s-hotels/osaka-onsen/ P19 A-5 50 35 Miyakojima Sta.
65 Super Hotel City Osaka Natural Hot Springs
Super Hotel JR Shin-Osaka Higashiguchi ★★ 06-6320-9000 http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/s-hotels/shinosaka/ -
37
24 Nakazakicho
Sta.
66 The St. Regis Osaka
Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi ★★ 06-4397-9000 http://www.superhoteljapan.com/en/s-hotels/nihonbashi/ P25 H-4 Umeda 67 Toyoko Inn Osaka Senba
46 36 41 Sta. 42
Swissôtel Nankai Osaka ★★★ 06-6646-1111 http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/nankai-osaka/ P25 G-5 31 Temma Sta. Sakuranomiya Sta. 68 Toyoko Inn Osaka Senba Higashi
Osaka Visitors' 33
Tennoji Miyako Hotel ★★ 06-6628-3200 http://www.miyakohotels.ne.jp/tennoji/english/ P29 K-3 Information Center 29 52 69 Toyoko Inn Osaka Yodoyabashi-eki Minami
Osaka Sta. Umeda
The Committee for Creation of Osaka International Guest House ‐ Please contact the hotels
http://en.oosakanoyasuiyado.jp/ -
Umeda
Sta. 27 3040 44
Ogimachi
Sta.
70 Viale Osaka
directly for more information.
23 77 71 Business Inn Tanimachi
The Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association Kansai Kenshu Center ★★ 06-6608-8260 http://www.hidajapan.or.jp/en/center/about/kkc.html P47 U-1 Umeda
Higashi-Umeda
Sta.
Sta. 38 72 Hotel Keihan Tenmabashi
The Ritz-Carlton Osaka ★★★ 06-6343-7000 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Osaka/Default.htm P19 B-3 32 Nishi-Umeda
Sta. 21 39 51 26 49 73 Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka
Kyobashi Sta.
★★★
45 28 Minamimorimachi
The St. Regis Osaka 06-6258-3333 http://www.starwoodhotels.com/stregis/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3198 P19 C-5 43 Sta.
Kyobashi Sta. 74 Hotel New Otani Osaka
The Westin Osaka ★★★ 06-6440-1111 http://www.westin-osaka.co.jp.e.iu.hp.transer.com/ P19 A-2 Kitashinchi Sta. 75 Hotel Osaka Castle
Sta.25 20 Osakatemmangu
Toyoko Inn Osaka Hankyu Juso-eki Nishi-guchi ★★ 06-6302-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00154/ - Noda Sta. sh ima 22 19 Sta.
78 76 Hotel Primrose Osaka
uku Watanabebashi Osakajokitazume Sta.
F Sta. Sta. Naniwabashi Sta. 77 Imperial Hotel Osaka
Toyoko Inn Osaka Itami Kuko ★★ 06-6842-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00241/ P50 X-4 hima 73
ukus Oebashi Sta. 78
Toyoko Inn Osaka JR Noda Ekimae ★★ 06-6444-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00200/ - Nodahanshin Shin-F Osaka City Hotel Kyobashi
Sta. 61 Yodoyabashi Osaka Business 79 Toyoko Inn Osaka Taniyon Kosaten
★★ Higobashi Sta. Sta. Park Sta. 74
Toyoko Inn Osaka Nanba 06-4397-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00054/ P25 F-5 48 64 75 80 Toyoko Inn Osaka Tenmabashi Otemae
Kitahama Sta.
★★ Tamagawa Nakanoshima
Osakajokoen Sta.
Toyoko Inn Osaka Senba 06-6125-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00047/ P19 C-6 81
Temmabashi Sta.
62 72 ARK HOTEL Osaka Shinsaibashi
Sta. Sta.
Toyoko Inn Osaka Senba Higashi ★★ 06-4790-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00039/ P19 D-5 69 56 80 82 Azu-Garden Nippombashi
Noda
Toyoko Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi Nishi ★★ 06-6536-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00023/ P25 E-1 Sta. 57 Osaka Castle Park 83 B and C Hotel Sunplay Inn Nagahori
70
★★
71 76 84 Business Inn Sennichimae Hotel
Toyoko Inn Osaka Taniyon Kosaten 06-6946-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00150/ P31 L-5 65 53
55 Hommachi Sta. 54 85 Capsule Hotel Asahiplaza Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Tenmabashi Otemae ★★ 06-6966-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00033/ P31 L-4 Hommachi
58 60 Sta. 66 Sakaisuji-Hommachi Sta. Tanimachi 4-chome Sta. 86 Comfort Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Tsuruhashi Ekimae ★★ 06-6766-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00237/ - Awaza Sta. 63 59
87 Cross Hotel
Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Higashi ★★ 06-6313-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00129/ P19 D-3 68 79 Morinomiya Sta. 88 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Yotsubashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Nakatsu No.1 ★★ 06-6376-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00034/ P19 B-1 89 Dormy Inn PREMIUM Namba
67
Toyoko Inn Osaka Yodoyabashi-eki Minami ★★ 06-6222-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00131/ P19 C-4 88 90 Dormy Inn Shinsaibashi
102
Nishiohashi Sta. 91 FIRST CABIN Midousuji Namba
Toyoko Inn Shin-osaka Chuo-guchi Honkan ★★ 06-6305-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00016/ - 120 103 94 109 Nagahoribashi Sta.
Nishinagahori Matsuyamachi
Tanimachi 6-chome Sta. 92 Fraser Residence Nankai Osaka
Toyoko Inn Shin-osaka-eki Higashi-guchi ★★ 06-6160-1045 http://www.toyoko-inn.com/e_hotel/00240/ -
Yotsubashi Sta.
Kujo Sta. 118 83
Shinsaibashi Sta.
Sta. 101 81 Sta.
Tamatsukuri Sta. 93 GRAMPUS inn Osaka
U-Community Hotel ★★ 06-6784-3000 http://www.u-community.co.jp/english/about/ P53 AD-4 119
86 94 Hearton Hotel Minami Semba
Dome-mae
Umeda OS Hotel ★★ 06-6312-1271 http://www.oshotel.com/index_e.html P19 C-2 Chiyozaki Sta. 95 Hotel Crossover
Dome-Mae
90 85 104 82 89 9598 96 Hotel Ichiei
Viainn Shinsaibashi ★★ 06-6121-5489 http://shinsaibashi.viainn.com P25 F-2 Sakuragawa 87 105 122
Sta. Sta.
114 107 110 84 112 97 Hotel Ilcuore Namba
Namba Sta.
Viainn Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori ★★ 06-6531-5489 http://shinsaibashi-n.viainn.com/ P25 F-1 Tanimachi
Sakuragawa 111 Nippombashi 9-chome Sta. 98 Hotel Kuramoto
Viale Osaka ★★ 06-4705-2411 http://www.viale-osaka.com P19 C-5 Shiomibashi Sta. Namba Sta. Sta. Osaka-Uehommachi Sta. 131
99
Osaka-Nam
100 91 106 113 99 Kintetsu- Hotel Le Botejour Namba
★★
Sta. Tsuruhashi Sta.
Weekly Green In Nanba 06-6647-3719 http://www.osaka-hotelweeklygreen.com/english.html - 108 115 Nippombashi 129 100 Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
JR-Namba 96 Sta.
★★ Taisho Sta. 97 116 Nankai Namba Sta.
ba Sta.
Yamanishi Fukushi Kinen Kaikan 06-6315-1868 http://www.yamanishi-fk.jp P19 C-2 Sta. 126 101 Hotel Nikko Osaka
93 92
Yamatoya Honten ★★ 06-6211-3587 http://www.yamatoyahonten.co.jp/eng/ P25 H-3 Osaka Visitors' 102 Hotel Trusty Shinsaibashi
Ashiharabashi
117 Information Center 103 Hotel Villa Fontaine Shinsaibashi
Ashiharacho Sta. Namba 104 Hotel Vista Grande Osaka
Sta. 127
Shin Osaka / Esaka Bay area Shitennoji-mae
Momodani Sta. 105
106
Kaneyoshi Ryokan
Midosuji Hotel
121
Im
Yuhigaoka Sta.
Imamiya Ebisucho 107 Namba Dotonbori Hotel
amiyae
Kizugawa Sta. Sta.
Sta. 108 Namba Oriental Hotel
Meishin ine Daikokucho
bisu Sta
Expwy 1 er kiL Sta. 109 Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Riv sa
wa me er 110
Shin-Imam
12 Yu New Japan Sauna & Spa
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Esaka Sta. ga Riv Shin-
nji Ajikawaguchi JR
ore wa Imamiya
111 Osaka Floral Inn Namba
Sta. ga
iya-Ekim
15 Sh Aji Bentencho
Sta.
125 112 Osaka Namba Washington Hotel Plaza
134 133 Sta.
ae Sta.
132 Universal-City 136 124 113 Sauna & Capsule AMZA
Universal Sta. 123
114
Haginoc
137 Smile Hotel Namba
Imaike
Studios Dobutsuen-
Tsumori Teradacho
Shonai Sta. 135 Japan Av
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Sta.
Mae Sta. Tennoji Sta. Sta. 115 Super Hotel Namba Nipponbashi
haya S
ato Tennoji-
Sta.
Sakurajima Min
128 116 Swissôtel Nankai Osaka
Osaka- 130
JR Kyoto Line Ekimae
Subway Sta. Asashiobashi Hanazonocho Sta.
117
ta.
Midosuji Sta. Sta. Abenobashi Toyoko Inn Osaka Nanba
Hankyu Imafune Sta.
Line Sta. 118 Toyoko Inn Osaka Shinsaibashi Nishi
Takarazuka Osakako
6 Abeno Sta. Koboreguchi Sta. 119 Viainn Shinsaibashi
Line Tokaido Sta.
Higashimikuni Sta. Higashi- Shinkansen Bishoen Sta. 120 Viainn Shinsaibashi Nagahoridori
Yodogawa Osaka Port Tempozan
Harbor Village
121 Weekly Green In Nanba
Sta.
Hankyu Minato-Ohashi ■Hotel List 20 Dormy Inn Umeda Higashi 41 Osaka Yayoi Kaikan 122 Yamatoya Honten
Mikuni Sta. 18 Hanshin
21 42
Kobe Line 9 Cosmosquare Bridge Expwy Hilton Osaka Hotel Sauna & Spa Capsule Hotel Daitoyo 123 Ave Tennoji Hotel
3 Hankyu Sta.
1
7 Bayshore Hotel Claiton Esaka 22 Hotel Elsereine Osaka 43 2nd Inn Umeda 124 Business Hotel Chuo
10 Kyoto Cosmosquare Line
2
Kanzakigawa
Shin-Osaka Sta. 4 Line Trade Center-mae Sta.
Hotel Claiton Shin-Osaka 23 Hotel Granvia Osaka 44 Seminar House Cross Wave Umeda 125 Guesthouse Tennoji
Sta. 16
138
3 Hotel Laforet Shin-Osaka 24 Hotel Hankyu International 45 The Ritz-Carlton Osaka 126 Hotel Awina Osaka
Nishinakajima-Minamigata Sta.
8 13 4
5 11
Hotel Shin'osaka 25 Hotel Hanshin 46 The Westin Osaka 127 Hotel International House,Osaka
Nakafuto Port Town-higashi 5 Hotel Shin-Osaka Conference Center 26 Hotel Hokke Club Osaka 47 Toyoko Inn Osaka Hankyu Juso-eki Nishi-guchi 128 Osaka Marriott Miyako Hotel
14 17 Sta. Sta.
Sanyo 6 Hotel Wing International Shin-Osaka 27 Hotel Ilmonte 48 Toyoko Inn Osaka JR Noda Ekimae 129 Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Shinkansen Port Town-nishi
2 Minamikata Sta. 7 Mielparque-Osaka 28 Hotel Kansai 49 Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Higashi 130 Tennoji Miyako Hotel
Sta.
Kizugawa River
8 New Osaka Hotel 29 Hotel Kinki 50 Toyoko Inn Osaka Umeda Nakatsu No.1 131 Toyoko Inn Osaka Tsuruhashi Ekimae
9 Osaka Corona Hotel 30 Hotel Kitahachi 51 Umeda OS Hotel 132 Amity Maishima
Juso Sta. 10 Remm Shin-Osaka 31 Hotel Landmark Umeda 52 Yamanishi Fukushi Kinen Kaikan 133 Hotel Keihan Universal City
47 11 Shin Osaka Washington Hotel Plaza 32 Hotel Monterey Osaka 53 Arietta Hotel Osaka 134 Hotel Kintetsu Universal City
34 12 Shin-Osaka Esaka Tokyu REI Hotel 33 Hotel New Hankyu Osaka 54 Cityplaza Osaka 135 Hotel Lodge Maishima
13 Shin-Osaka Station Hotel Honkan 34 HOTEL PLAZA OSAKA 55 Cityroute Hotel 136 Hotel Osaka Bay Tower
14 Shin-Osaka Sunny Stone Hotel 35 Hotel Sunroute Umeda 56 Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka-Kitahama 137 Hotel Universal Port
15 Sunny Stone Hotel 36 Intercontinental Hotel Osaka 57 Hotel NCB 138 Hyatt Regency Osaka
16 Super Hotel JR Shin-Osaka Higashiguchi 37 Kishu Railway Osaka Umeda Hotel 58 Hotel Okuuchi
17 Toyoko Inn Shin-osaka Chuo-guchi Honkan 38 Maruichi Hotel 59 Hotel Route Inn Osaka Honmachi
18 Toyoko Inn Shin-osaka-eki Higashi-guchi 39 Osaka Dai-ichi Hotel 60 Hotel Sunlife
19 ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka 40 61
62 Osaka Tokyu REI Hotel Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
63
Osaka Visitors' Information Center Osaka wide-area route map
●Business days: Open everyday with the
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Toyonaka JR Kyoto Line For Kyoto
* Within the railway/tourist information center (JR Osaka station, 1F, Ishibashi
Midôsuji Gate
Sanyo Shinkansen Line Nishinakajima- Tokaido Shinkansen Daido-Toyosato I 13 Minami-settsu
西中島南方
Minamigata
Amagasaki Tsukamoto Awaji Taishibashi- Moriguchi
Tickets M14 Sozenji Imaichi I 14
Exit(9)
To Subway Sta.
Juso Minamikata T12 T11 Dainichi
For Sannomiya Kunijima T13
JR Moriguchi Kadoma
Amagasaki Daimotsu Ha JR Ko Tenjimbashisuji
Nakatsu Sembayashi-Omiya T14 -Shi -Shi
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Exit(8)To South Gate Fukushima Umeda op n e ta
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Sports Island JR Yumesaki Line i h I 18
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(Sakurajima Line) Keihan K
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Oebashi Shigino Konoike
Sakurajima Universal-City Temmabashi N21 Kisaichi
Nakanoshima I 19 JR Gakkentoshi Line -shinden
Namba
(Osaka Int'l Convention Center) M17 Yodoyabashi K14 Kitahama T22Osaka Business Park
Higobashi Y12 Hanaten
Yumeshima Osakajokoen Takaida
Bentencho Sakaisuji- Tanimachi Morinomiya -Chuo Nagata For Gakken-Nara
* Within Information Center Namba (Subway/Nankai Namba station 1F) Hommachi Hommachi K15 4-chome T23 Fukaebashi
C13 S13 Awaza N20 I 20 -Tomigaoka
Osakako C11 C12 C14 C15 Y13 C16 M18 C17 C18 C21 C22 C23
9:00 ~ 20:00 P.25 MAP F-4 Asashiobashi Kujo Matsuya
C19 C20
Takaida Ikoma
Nagahoribashi
Kawachi-Eiwa
Midoribashi
S14 Nishiohashi Shinsaibashi machi Tanimachi
JR-Kawachi-Eiwa
Takashimaya C10 Cosmosquare N14 K16 T24 6-chome N19
P09 Dome-mae Chiyozaki N13 N15 M19 N16 N17 N18
Osaka Nishinagahori Tamatsukuri Shin Kawachi- Kintetsu
Dome-Mae N12 Y14 Yotsubashi Kosaka Ikoma
Nippombashi Tanimachi -Fukae Line
To Sennichimae To Namba CITY・ P10 Trade Center-mae K17 T25 9-chome Imazato I 21 For Kintetsu-
N11 S15 Y15 S16 M20 S19 S20 S21 Yaenosato
Namba PARKS Taisho Sakuragawa S17 Kintetsu Namba Line S18 Tsuruhashi Fuse Nara
Nakafuto P11 For Oji
Port Town-higashi Namba Kintetsu- Osaka-
Imazato Kintetsu Nara
Uehommachi
Hanshin Namba Sta.
To Subway・Kintetsu・
Tezukayama
Sumiyoshitaisha Hirano T33 Kire-Uriwari
Airport Line
Nankai
■ KANSAI TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER Sumiyoshi- Sumiyoshi Hankai Tramway Nishi M25 Tsurugaoka
Deto
KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Koen Sumiyoshi-Toriimae Sumiyoshihigashi -tanabe Yata T34
Nagai
■ Kyoto Tourist Information Center (Kyo Navi) ☎ 075-343-0548 For Hamadera-
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e Abikomichi M26 Nagahara T35
Tanagawa Ekimae Sakai ai Abikocho M27 Abiko For Kashiharajingu-Mae
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http://www.osaka-city-callcenter.jp/
■ For information regarding transporation (subways and city buses) Subway Lines M Midosuji Line T Tanimachi Line Y Yotsubashi Line S Sennichimae Line K Sakaisuji Line I Imazatosuji Line C Chuo Line
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N -ryokuchi Line P (New Tram)
Osaka Municipal Transportation
Other Railway Shinkansen JR Transfer Station
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