Guidebook for Nishi-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Parks & Nature
สวนอุทสึโบะ
2-chōme-1-4 UtsubohonmachiKogaryu Takoyaki
2-chōme-18-4 NishishinsaibashiTiny park amid the bustle of a popular street in the city
Essentials
Utsubohonmachi, 3 Chome−5−１８
VEGEFRU STATION
3-chōme-1-1 UmedaGreat selections of reasonably priced organic produce!
Food Scene
Osaka Central Wholesale Market
1-chōme-1-86 NodaIndian vegan and lacto-vegitarian friendly restaurant. Also operates as an NPO operating an orphanage and school in Bihar, India.
Indian restaurant Shama
1-chōme-3-7 KitahorieIndian vegan and lacto-vegitarian friendly restaurant. Also operates as an NPO operating an orphanage and school in Bihar, India.
Sabar Temma
3-chōme-10-17 TenjinbashiPopular Japanese style izakaya dining bar
Osaka branch of the legendary memorabilia shop and burger joint
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Hard Rock Cafe Osaka
3-6-南本町 中央区Osaka branch of the legendary memorabilia shop and burger joint
Kahala
Eclectic place in Osaka
El Pancho
1-chōme-10-1 ShinsaibashisujiFor those who crave Mexican in Osaka.Homey place with decent atmosphere.
One of the most famous places in the hometown of the dish that Osakans love: the fried octopus ball
TAKO TAKO KING
1-chōme-13-23 HigashishinsaibashiOne of the most famous places in the hometown of the dish that Osakans love: the fried octopus ball
Osaka branch of the famous American sports cafe. Similar food and atmosphere with a Japanese twist
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Hooters Osaka
2-chōme-3-4 HonmachiOsaka branch of the famous American sports cafe. Similar food and atmosphere with a Japanese twist
vegecafe+α（ベジカフェ)
6-chōme-9-20 NishinakajimaRestaurant and cafe for vegetarian dishes
Organic & Vegetarian Cafe Atl
Famous for its local tofu specialties
Oldest vegetarian place in Osaka . It has western vegetarian dishes like egg-less cakes and mock Japanese style fried chicken made from bean curd
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Green Earth
4-chōme-2-2 KitakyūhōjimachiOldest vegetarian place in Osaka . It has western vegetarian dishes like egg-less cakes and mock Japanese style fried chicken made from bean curd
Raw8Cafe Osaka
1-chōme-15-33 NakatsuFor travelers that are raw foodies
Entertainment & Activities
Kaiyukan Official Museum Shop
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriOsaka branch of the Hollywood theme park. Has some attractions that may not be in other locations and has some unique Japanese touches.
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ยูนิเวอร์แซลสตูดิโอญี่ปุ่น
Sakurajima Osaka branch of the Hollywood theme park. Has some attractions that may not be in other locations and has some unique Japanese touches.
The heart of the city. If you want a taste before you arrive, Ridley Scott used it as inspiration for the movie Blade Runner and later filmed here with Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia for the movie Black Rain.
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Shinsaibashi Shopping Street Promotion Association
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiThe heart of the city. If you want a taste before you arrive, Ridley Scott used it as inspiration for the movie Blade Runner and later filmed here with Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia for the movie Black Rain.
Naked and semi-naked bathing around the world. Be aware.... check the website first if you are from a culture where this is not a usual practice.
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Spa World
3-chōme-4-24 EbisuhigashiNaked and semi-naked bathing around the world. Be aware.... check the website first if you are from a culture where this is not a usual practice.
Hosts a big high school baseball tournament and the Hanshin Tigers home team which people in Osaka are mad about
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สนามกีฬาฮันชินโคชิเอ็น
1-82 KōshienchōHosts a big high school baseball tournament and the Hanshin Tigers home team which people in Osaka are mad about
Drinks & Nightlife
Central Osaka branch of the British pub chain. About 60 percent locals and 40 percent expats
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HUB Shinsaibashi
2-chōme-6-14 ShinsaibashisujiCentral Osaka branch of the British pub chain. About 60 percent locals and 40 percent expats
"International party bar" whose mission seems to be to assist the socialization of Japanese and the foreign community.
club Q'z
"International party bar" whose mission seems to be to assist the socialization of Japanese and the foreign community.
BEER HOUSE molto!!
Craft beer outpost that has a good crowd weekends and holidays.
Fixture of Osaka's night scene that can get pretty rowdy with its all you can drink deals and late hours
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Pure Osaka
心斎橋筋-2-3 中央区Fixture of Osaka's night scene that can get pretty rowdy with its all you can drink deals and late hours
Club Joule
2-chōme-11-7 NishishinsaibashiHas been at the top of the Osaka club scene for a while
Luxurious newcomer to the scene that can host some impressive events. Make sure to check the calendar
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GHOST ultra lounge
2-chōme-17-3 NishishinsaibashiLuxurious newcomer to the scene that can host some impressive events. Make sure to check the calendar
Getting Around
Awaza Station
Nishihonmachi-3-chōme-1 Nishi WardSubway station closest to the aprtment
Get off at this station to access Universal Studios Japan. It is a walk through a park to the gates
Sakurajima
Get off at this station to access Universal Studios Japan. It is a walk through a park to the gates
Sightseeing
Aquarium near the ocean side and a nice place to cool off in the summer
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สวนสัตว์น้ำโอซาก้าไคยุคัน
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriAquarium near the ocean side and a nice place to cool off in the summer
Tallest building in Japan and good place to get an overview of the city from its observation deck.
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อาเบโนะฮารุคัส
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiTallest building in Japan and good place to get an overview of the city from its observation deck.
Destroyed (not by Godzilla) and rebuilt, it has been a landmark since the sixteenth century.
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สวนสนุกปราสาทโอซาก้า
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardDestroyed (not by Godzilla) and rebuilt, it has been a landmark since the sixteenth century.