[Osaka ]Seven recommended downtown areas to play and have fun in Osaka, one of the largest cities in Japan!

The Dotonbori area is probably the first image that comes to mind when one hears the word "downtown" in Osaka. Located just halfway between Shinsaibashi and the middle of Namba, such as Namba Parks and Namba City, Dotonbori is one of the most popular and well-known areas in Osaka. The Dotonbori River is very famous, and the surrounding facilities such as Glico and Shokuidaore are also popular tourist spots and photo spots for many tourists.

One of the best known in Osaka! It has a wide variety of restaurants and bars, which you should visit when you come to Osaka!


The Dotonbori area is surrounded by a very wide variety of restaurants. The area is the face of Osaka, and one can get the impression that this is the quintessential Osaka area. Crab doraku and pufferfish restaurants are famous for their monuments and have become synonymous with Osaka. There is also a wide variety of floury rice dishes such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki, and a well-known ramen shop called Kinryu Ramen. The mellow aroma of food wafting from everywhere stimulates the appetite, and the variety is truly rich. Just walking around here is fun, and the atmosphere is cheerful and lively, making it the area where you can get the most out of your visit to Osaka.
A little further away from the center of the city, there is Hozenji Yokocho, an area of upscale restaurants associated with a temple. Although the prices are a bit expensive here, many of the restaurants have a nice and relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to spend time with adults or important people. You will not be disappointed if you visit Osaka.

This is a downtown area at the foot of Tsutenkaku, the symbol of Osaka. The variety of restaurants and eateries lining the streets is breathtaking. Many of the stores here also have fun monuments, and the cheerful atmosphere and the gaudy, even chaotic atmosphere will make you feel that you have come to Osaka. There are also many restaurants where you can enjoy a meal with a view of Tsutenkaku Tower, making it the perfect place for sightseeing in Osaka.

Many Osaka specialties are available! Access to Tennoji Zoo is also available○.
As this is also a downtown area synonymous with Osaka, you can enjoy many Osaka's famous rice dishes. Many of the same restaurants that are found in the Shinsaibashi area, such as kani doraku, tecchiri restaurants, and famous kushikatsu restaurants, have franchises in the area, so you will not go wrong if you want to try Osaka's specialties. The atmosphere is more personable than in the Shinsaibashi area, and there are many clerks who can introduce you to stores they recommend.
From Tsutenkaku, it is also easy to access the Tennoji Zoo. The Tennoji Zoo is within a few minutes' walk, and is recommended for those who want to do sightseeing efficiently. Going to Tennoji Zoo for lunch and eating Osaka's specialties under Tsutenkaku Tower at night is a great way to enjoy sightseeing in Osaka.

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The Umeda area is the largest and most gigantic downtown area in Osaka, twinned with the "Minami "area in Namba as "Kita ". While it has a fashionable impression for young people, it also has a face as a business district. Therefore, it also has an aspect as a drinking and eating district for adults, and is a recommended downtown area that satisfies a wide range of people. There are also a considerable number of trains passing through the area. In addition to Umeda Station, JR Osaka Station also runs through the area. This station is a very large station and is probably the first stop for tourists. There is no shortage of large commercial facilities and restaurants in the area, so there is no shortage of places to kill time.

A safe and all-rounder! You can enjoy sightseeing in Osaka with peace of mind!

Some people may have the old-fashioned image of Osaka as a lively and not very safe place, but the Umeda area here is not very Osaka-like, for better or worse. The Umeda area, however, is not very Osaka-like, for better or worse. It is a calm and very urban area that is highly recommended for adults and women. In the middle of the area, there is a very impressive Ferris wheel at "HEP ", which is a commercial facility. You can actually ride this Ferris wheel. It is highly recommended for couples to ride the Ferris wheel as a memorable experience. It is a great place to go on a date, as you can have an extraordinary experience and enjoy a moody space in the middle of the city of Osaka.

The Tennoji area has a retro atmosphere that is unique to Osaka, but in recent years it has been rapidly developed and has quickly become one of the most advanced urban areas in the city. The town, which has both the good old days of Osaka and a modern impression, is very attractive and well-liked by many people. In fact, if you listen to the voices of people of my parents' generation, "I didn't think Tennoji was so developed. ""It's like a different city. " Some people may have the image that Tennoji used to be "unsafe ", but recently, with the development of Tennoji, the safety has improved. The old parts of the temple have been cleaned up, and it has become a safe area for many people to play. It is a safe place to visit on a date or with children.

Osaka's third largest city! A little further away is a great place for sightseeing!

The Tennoji area, a cross between nature and a modern impression, has completely established itself as the third largest city in Osaka after "Namba ""and Umeda ". You can experience the feeling of nature "Tenshiba "and ancient tombs, where you can enjoy the fullness of nature even though you are in the city. And yet, it also has a full range of commercial facilities, bringing with it a wide range of dining and shopping options. If you go a little further, you can access Tsutenkaku Tower, Shinsekai, and Tennoji Zoo on foot. This area is especially recommended for those who want to fully experience the charms of Osaka and see the many faces of Osaka.

The Namba area, nicknamed "Minami ", is one of the best downtown areas in Osaka, twinned with Umeda's "Kita ". Especially if you go to the center of Namba, you will find a great number of restaurants, etc., as well as large commercial facilities for shopping. It can be widely enjoyed by many segments of the population, including dates and families.

The event facilities are the best in Osaka!

The Osaka Namba area has one of the best event facilities. The Hall of Laughter "Namba Grand kagetsu "offers daily performances of master comedians and Yoshimoto Shinkigeki plays. Across the street is the "Yoshimoto Manzai Theater ", where many famous comedians from TV perform, and the "NMB48 ", an idol group based in Namba, Osaka, has a permanent theater. There is also an IMAX movie theater, commercial facilities for shopping, and a slightly more mature department store. Going underground, you will find Namba City Namba Walk, a large-scale underground shopping mall. Here you can eat and shop for clothes and other items. It is highly recommended for shopping on rainy days, as you can shelter from the rain. If you go a little further, you will find cute food samples and unusual tools and furniture at "and ", which are very entertaining. It is no exaggeration to say that everything is complete here. It is a place where you can spend the whole day, even on your days off, and we hope you will enjoy playing here.

The Tsuruhashi area, introduced last, is a popular downtown area, especially among young people. The reason for this can be attributed to the fact that there is a deep knowledge of Korea and an area called Korea Town. The shopping district selling kimchi, jangja, and other Korean specialties has a real Korean atmosphere, as if you were in the real Korea. In addition, there are many yakiniku restaurants. This is also related to Korea, but when you walk around the Tsuruhashi area, you can smell a very good aroma. Korean-style yakiniku is very popular among young people, especially among women.

Korea Town is a very popular tourist spot, especially among young people!

As I mentioned earlier, there are many other places where you can get a sense of Korea, such as the goods stores of BTS, Produce 48, and other Korean idols that are very popular in Japan and attract a lot of young people. There are also many Korean goods and fashion stores. Korean-orientation has exploded in the past few years. It is no exaggeration to say that Tsuruhashi Korea Town is at the forefront of this trend.

Thank you for reading this far. Osaka is one of the largest cities in Japan and has various downtown areas, each with its own characteristics and climate. Please make sure you understand them and enjoy sightseeing in Osaka according to your own tastes and preferences.