Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi Ikuno-ku

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Guidebook for Ōsaka-shi Ikuno-ku

Food Scene

"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
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Sushitetsu
1-chōme-5-7 Shinsaibashisuji
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"Sushitetsu" If you want to have sushi in Osaka, I would recommend to go here. It has cheap sushi but the chefs make fresh sushi in front of you.
"Kitako Imazato" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
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喜たこ 今里店
1-chōme-17-21 Ōimazatonishi
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"Kitako Imazato" Takoyaki is one of food that you have to eat while in Osaka.
"Jumbo Souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
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Jambosohonten
4-chōme-3-28 Shinimazato
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"Jumbo Souhonten Imazato" It has Takoyaki (Octopus ball), Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake), and Yakisoba (Fried noodle) here. You cannot leave without eating those Osaka food.
"Gyoza No Osho" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
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Gyoza no Ohsho
5-chōme-18-25 Nipponbashi
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"Gyoza No Osho" They serve Gyoza (dumpling), Ramen, Fried rice etc...
"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
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今里わっしょい
1-chōme-5-2 Ōimazatominami
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"Imazato Wasshoi" This is No.1 Ramen restaurant around this area. There is always a line of people.
"Mifuku Imazato" his is very old style restaurant that serves soba and udon.
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三福
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"Mifuku Imazato" his is very old style restaurant that serves soba and udon.
"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
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Karamenya Masumoto Osaka honten
1-chōme-12-3 Fukaeminami
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"Masumoto Osakahonten" Do you like spicy food? If so, it has spicy ramen that you can choose hot, medium hot, or very hot.
"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
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Kappa Sushi Ikuno
1-chōme-5-24 Tatsumihigashi
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"Kappa Sushi Ikuno" Sushi train.
"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
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Shinanosuke Ueroku
6-chōme-2-12 Uehonmachi
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"Shinanosuke Ueroku" All 300 yen Japanese bar serves seafood, sushi, Japanese alcohol etc.
"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
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Imazato-teppanyaki
4-chōme-4-23 Shinimazato
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"Imazato Teppanyaki" It is a teppan yaki (Grilling on the plate) restaurant that you can eat Japanese beef steak and seafood made by the chef on the plate.
"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
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焼鳥のさくら今里店
1-chōme-27-20 Ōimazatonishi
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"Yakitori Sakura" It is a Japanese grilled chicken (Yakitori) restaurant. If you want to have a beer, please go here.
"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
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Fugutaro
3-chōme-2-5 Shinimazato
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"Fugu Taro" Fugu (Blowfish) dishes are served here! Winter is the best season to eat Blowfish. There are hot pot, deep fried, sashimi of Blowfish.
"Gust Imazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
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Gusto Oimazato
3-chōme-3-9 Ōimazatonishi
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"Gust Imazato" It is a family restaurant that open 24hours.
"Coco Ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
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Coco Ichibanya Higashinari-ku Oimazato
1-chōme-11-14 Ōimazato
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"Coco Ichibanya Imazato" Japanese curry restaurant.
"Cafe rest Fujiwara" For coffee lovers!
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オムライス&ハンバーグのお店カフェレストFUJIWARA
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"Cafe rest Fujiwara" For coffee lovers!
"Uoya Hidezou" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
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Sakanaya Hidezo
2-chōme-1-19 Ōimazatominami
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"Uoya Hidezou" This seafood restaurant is open from lunch time so I recommend to have lunch here. The dish I recommend is Tempura set.
The cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
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SAKURACAFE
4-chōme-3-27 Shinimazato
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The cafe is open from 7am. If you want to have coffee and breakfast in the morning, this is where to go.
"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
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レコッコレ
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"Le Coccole" Vegan restaurant is right here!
Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
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Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
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Here is for vegetarian and vegan.
There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
nana’s greentea
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There are many kinds of Japanese desserts, most of those desserts are made of green tea!
"Otako" The most famous takoyaki vendor in the neighborhood.
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本家日本第一大たこ
1-chōme-4-14 Dōtonbori
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"Otako" The most famous takoyaki vendor in the neighborhood.
"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.
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Zauo Fishing Restaurant
1-chōme-1-13 Nipponbashi
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"Zauo Osaka" This is a fishing restaurant that you can do fishing and eating at the same time. The fishes you got are prepared by the chefs there...sashimi, tempura, grilled..etc.

Drinks & Nightlife

"Hamayaki taro" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
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浜焼太郎 今里店
1-chōme-30-15 Ōimazatonishi
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"Hamayaki taro" It is a Japanese bar that serves seafood and alcohol. There is a affordable All You Can Drink.
"Domadoma Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
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Doma-Doma
3-chōme-1-38 Arakawa
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"Domadoma Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
"Ichigoichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
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京風 個室居酒屋 一期一会 布施店
1-chōme-2-20 Chōdō
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"Ichigoichie Fuse" It is a Japanese bar that has affordable All You Can Drink.
The most famous night club in Osaka.
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vanity
2-chōme-2-10 Shinsaibashisuji
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The most famous night club in Osaka.
Karaoke Joy sound Tamatsukuri
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カラオケ JOYSOUND 玉造店 (ジョイサウンド)
1-chōme-3-20 Higashiobase
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Karaoke Joy sound Tamatsukuri

Sightseeing

Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi
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Sumiyoshi Taisha also known as Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine, is one of Japan oldest Shinto shrine. It enshrines three gods that have long been worshipped for protecting the nation.
"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
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مرصد كوتشو تيين
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka
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"Kuchu Teien Tenboudai" The 173 meter tall building, one of tom 20 buildings around the world, consists of two main towers which are connected with each other by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers a great view of the city .
"Nakazaki cho"If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
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Nakazakicho Station
Nakazaki-1-chōme-5 Kita Ward
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"Nakazaki cho"If you want to feel Japanese "Retro", there are some old style Japanese houses around this area. Those retro house are using as a cafe or shop so you can take a look inside too.
"Cat cafe Rug doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
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Nekocafe Rag doll
13-6 Nanbasennichimae
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"Cat cafe Rug doll" If you want to experience cat cafe in Japan, here it is!!
"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
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شينسيكاي
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa Ward
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"Shinsekai" It is interesting street to visit that has cheap restaurant and souvenir shops. You will get photograph opportunities at every turn here.
Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
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حديقة قلعة أوساكا
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城, Ōsaka-jō?) is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role during the sixteenth century.
Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
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كاتسو-جي
2914-1 Aomatani
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Katsuo-ji (勝尾寺) is a Buddhist temple in Mino city, north of Osaka, Japan.
"Namba Yasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
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مزار نامبا ياساكا
2-chōme-9-19 Motomachi
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"Namba Yasaka Shrine" The shrine was once quite large, having the seven standard buildings of a Buddhist temple complex (shichidō garan) and 12 attached temples. There is a lion head-shaped Ema-Den, measuring 12m high, 11m wide and 10m deep, will catch your eyes!
"Tsutenkaku" is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
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تسوتينكاكو
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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"Tsutenkaku" is a tower and well-known landmark of Osaka, Japan and advertises Hitachi. It is located in the Shinsekai district of Naniwa-ku, Osaka. You can get a spectacular view!
"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
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دوتونبوري
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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"Dotonbori" This is the landmark spot in Osaka. There is a huge wall advertisement that a lot of travelers take a photo with. Neon lights are shining at night.
"Abeno Harkas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
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أبينو هاروكاس
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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"Abeno Harkas" This is a building that has 300m long! It has a department, office, hotel and observatory.
Korea town in Osaka
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حي كوريا إيكونو
4-chōme-5-15 Momodani
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Korea town in Osaka
Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
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Asahi Beer Suita Factory
1-45 Nishinoshōchō
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Guides give a tour of the facility, with an easy-to-understand explanation of the manufacturing processes that employ the latest technology based on rigorous quality control.
"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
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大阪水上バス(株) アクアライナー・サンタマリア予約センター
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"Osaka Suijo Bus" Approx. 60-minute strolling on water in the urban area from Osaka Castle to Nakanoshima. Excursions from 4 piers at intervals of one hour.
"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!
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Hozenji
Hannancho-4 Chome-6 Abeno Ward
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"Hozenji" This is narrow alley that has bars and restaurants. Good place for taking a photo!

Essentials

Japanese public bath and sauna.
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نوبيها نو يو تسوروهاشي
3-chōme-13-41 Tamatsu
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Japanese public bath and sauna.
Life Imazato
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Life Imazato
2-chōme-15-17 Ōimazatonishi
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Life Imazato
Biss shinkou
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ビス進興
1-chōme-32-18 Ōimazato
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Biss shinkou
Super tamade Imazato
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Super Tamade Imazato
1-chōme-18-18 Nakagawanishi
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Super tamade Imazato
"Seven Eleven Osakashinimazato" 24h convenience store.
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7-Eleven
5-chōme-2-8 Momodani
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"Seven Eleven Osakashinimazato" 24h convenience store.
24h convenience store.
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FamilyMart
3-chōme-4-16 Nanba
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24h convenience store.
"Lawson Shinimazato" 24h convenience store.
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Lawson Shinimazato 6-chome
6-chōme-16-16 Shinimazato
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"Lawson Shinimazato" 24h convenience store.
"Sunkus Shinimazato" 24h convenience store
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Sunkus Shinimazato 3-chome
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"Sunkus Shinimazato" 24h convenience store
"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.
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Sun Drug
3-chōme-1-30 Ōimazato
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"Sun Drug Imazato" It is a pharmacy store. In case you got headache or stomachache, they sell medicine.

Parks & Nature

"Tennoji Park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
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حديقة حيوان أوساكا تينوجي
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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"Tennoji Park" The Tennoji Zoo opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
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حديقة ميجي نو موري مينو كواسي الوطنية
1-18 Minookōen
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If you want to escape from the tons of buildings in Osaka, there is a park that has hiking trail and waterfall. 45mins hike to the waterfall.
It is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!
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Kemasakuranomiya Park
1-chōme-8-75 Tenmabashi
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It is surrounded by 5,000 of cherry blossoms!

Arts & Culture

"The Instant ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
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インスタントラーメン発明記念館
8-25 Masumichō
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"The Instant ramen Museum" You will learn how the first instant noodle was made in Japan here. In addition, you can make your own instant noodle here.
"Osaka Museum of Housing and living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
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大阪くらしの今昔館
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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"Osaka Museum of Housing and living" You will learn how Japanese people were living during Edo period. And You can wear Kimono here!
"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
1-chōme-1-26 Nakanoshima
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"Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics" This museum has a large collection of ancient Asian ceramics from Korea, China etc..
"National bunraku theater" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
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المسرح الوطني بونراكو
1-chōme-12-10 Nipponbashi
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"National bunraku theater" It is a traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Each puppet is controlled by three people and it will take 30 years of practice to be a main puppeteer.
"Osaka Science Museum" City's science museum.
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متحف علوم أوساكا
4-chōme-2-1 Nakanoshima
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"Osaka Science Museum" City's science museum.

Shopping

"Shinsaibashi Suji" A large shopping district
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Shinsaibashisuji
Shinsaibashisuji Chuo Ward
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"Shinsaibashi Suji" A large shopping district
"Nihonbashi Denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
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أوساكا نيبومباشي ديندن تاون
Nipponbashi-8-3-chōme Naniwa Ward
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"Nihonbashi Denden Town" This is electronic shopping districts that is similar to Akihabara, Tokyo. There are also anime, otaku related products here.
"Doguyasuji market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
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سينيتشيماي دوغوياسوجي شوتينجاي
14-5 Nanbasennichimae
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"Doguyasuji market" 150 meters long street shops sell kitchen equipments.
This is Osaka local 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
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Only1玉造店
Tamatsukuri Chuo Ward
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This is Osaka local 100 yen store that sells cute goods.
"Daiso" Japanese 100 yen store.
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The Daiso Felicita Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji-1-chōme-4 Chuo Ward
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"Daiso" Japanese 100 yen store.
"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 Nishishinsaibashi
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"Shinsaibashi Opa" Young Japanese ladies go shopping here. There are many cute clothing shops.
"Namba marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
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Namba Marui
3-chōme-8-9 Nanba
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"Namba marui" It has Japanese fashionable clothing store for both men and women.
"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 Souemonchō
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"Donki Hoote" It sells a wide range of goods. There are cosmetics, cloths, snacks, etc with affordable price.
"Pokemon Center Osaka" This is an official Pokemon store.
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Pokémon Center Osaka
3-chōme-1-1 Umeda
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"Pokemon Center Osaka" This is an official Pokemon store.
"Kuromon Market" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
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Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo Ward
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"Kuromon Market" With more than 190 years of history and tradition, Kuromon Ichiba Market, a very popular area known by locals as "Gastronome" and "Osaka' s Kitchen", is well-known nationwide.
The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.
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Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
6-chōme-7-Tenjinbashi Kita Ward
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The “Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street” stretches approx. 2.6km north to south, and boasts of being the longest straight shopping street in Japan.