Guidebook for Yodogawa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

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Guidebook for Yodogawa-ku, Ōsaka-shi

Parks & Nature

A small nice public park nearby the apartment.
Kitanakajima Park
A small nice public park nearby the apartment.
In this huge park, there are parts of facilities of the Expo’70, such as the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum. The park is known as a cultural park embracing natural environment. You can relax in the park. The park has five areas; the Japanese Garden, the Natural and Cultural Gardens, cultural institution area, sports and recreation area, and parking area.
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Expo '70 Minningarpark
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In this huge park, there are parts of facilities of the Expo’70, such as the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum. The park is known as a cultural park embracing natural environment. You can relax in the park. The park has five areas; the Japanese Garden, the Natural and Cultural Gardens, cultural institution area, sports and recreation area, and parking area.

Shopping

You will find many shops but especially some of Osaka’s most famous and largest restaurants, which compete for business with huge signs and giant mechanical crabs etc.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward
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You will find many shops but especially some of Osaka’s most famous and largest restaurants, which compete for business with huge signs and giant mechanical crabs etc.
Another popular shopping district where you can find imported goods including vintage clothes, jeans, second-hand records and many other items from the West Coast of the United States. Also at night, Amemura is famous for the vibrant night life and entertainment district. Bars and clubs in the district are always crowded with people who work in the area, musicians, designers, and aspiring dancers.
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America Village
2 Chome-11-Nishishinsaibashi Chuo Ward
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Another popular shopping district where you can find imported goods including vintage clothes, jeans, second-hand records and many other items from the West Coast of the United States. Also at night, Amemura is famous for the vibrant night life and entertainment district. Bars and clubs in the district are always crowded with people who work in the area, musicians, designers, and aspiring dancers.
There are traditional kimono tailors, western clothing and footwear retailers, restaurants and fast food outlets, jewelers, and boutiques featuring the latest fashions. It will be a great experience to take a casual stroll through the Shinsaibashi area. Many people enjoy window-shopping and savoring the food along the way.
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Shinsaibashi-suji verslunargata
2-chōme-2-22 Shinsaibashisuji
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There are traditional kimono tailors, western clothing and footwear retailers, restaurants and fast food outlets, jewelers, and boutiques featuring the latest fashions. It will be a great experience to take a casual stroll through the Shinsaibashi area. Many people enjoy window-shopping and savoring the food along the way.
It's a market, where you can find fresh fish, meat and groceries.
Shopping Plaza Shin-Osaka fresh Museum
1-chōme-24-8 Higashimikuni
It's a market, where you can find fresh fish, meat and groceries.
Life Central Square, it is the biggest supermarket you can find around.
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Life Central Square Nishimiyahara shop
2-chōme-2-22 Nishimiyahara
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Life Central Square, it is the biggest supermarket you can find around.

Sightseeing

This is the closest bridge to the famous Glico Running Man. It's always busy with people trying to be in the same photo square with that famous glico running man.
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Ebisu brú
Dōtonbori-1-chōme-6 Chuo Ward
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This is the closest bridge to the famous Glico Running Man. It's always busy with people trying to be in the same photo square with that famous glico running man.
One of the most visited tourist attractions in Osaka. While you are visiting the castle you will learn about the history of the castle and the Emperor Toyotomi Hideyoshi's life who build the castle and unified Japan. You can also bring your lunch and have a picnic in the park surrounds the castle. If you will be visiting during the Cherry Blossom Season, you may witness the beauty of cherry blossom in this park.
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward
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One of the most visited tourist attractions in Osaka. While you are visiting the castle you will learn about the history of the castle and the Emperor Toyotomi Hideyoshi's life who build the castle and unified Japan. You can also bring your lunch and have a picnic in the park surrounds the castle. If you will be visiting during the Cherry Blossom Season, you may witness the beauty of cherry blossom in this park.
The tallest skyscraper in Japan with 300 meters height. There is observation deck at the top of the building.
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 Abenosuji
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The tallest skyscraper in Japan with 300 meters height. There is observation deck at the top of the building.
Tsutenkaku Tower, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor of the 100-meter tower, there is an observatory with the view of Osaka, and statue of Biriken, a god that is said to bring good luck to those who stroke the bottom of its feet.
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 Ebisuhigashi
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Tsutenkaku Tower, also known as the Eiffel Tower of Osaka. On the 5th floor of the 100-meter tower, there is an observatory with the view of Osaka, and statue of Biriken, a god that is said to bring good luck to those who stroke the bottom of its feet.
The observation platform of this observatory is a bridge connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building and named as Floating Garden Observatory where you can view all of Osaka's view at 170 meters off the ground. Official Website: https://www.kuchu-teien.com/en/
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 Ōyodonaka
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The observation platform of this observatory is a bridge connecting the two towers of the Umeda Sky Building and named as Floating Garden Observatory where you can view all of Osaka's view at 170 meters off the ground. Official Website: https://www.kuchu-teien.com/en/
One of Japan's most renowned shrines, Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head of approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. Encompassed by natural beauty, the shrine grounds overflow with spiritual spots offering a profound sense of history, such as the Sorihashi arched bridge (Taikobashi) - an emblem of Sumiyoshi Taisha - sacred trees over 1,000 years old, numerous cultural properties, and the main shrine hall, which is a designated national treasure. Official Website: http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/#access
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Sumiyoshi Taisha Helgidómur
2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi
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One of Japan's most renowned shrines, Sumiyoshi Taisha is the head of approximately 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan. Encompassed by natural beauty, the shrine grounds overflow with spiritual spots offering a profound sense of history, such as the Sorihashi arched bridge (Taikobashi) - an emblem of Sumiyoshi Taisha - sacred trees over 1,000 years old, numerous cultural properties, and the main shrine hall, which is a designated national treasure. Official Website: http://www.sumiyoshitaisha.net/en/#access

Arts & Culture

Namba Grand Kagetsu is a theater in Osaka run by the Yoshimoto Creative Agency, it is a stage for professional comics and storytellers as well as comedians. Here you can see Vaudeville-like comedy performances such as Shin-Kigeki ("New comedy"), Manzai ("comic duo"), Kontos ("comic chat") and Rakugo. Not only comedy but also special programs such as song and acrobatics are often included. The comedians and storytellers here are, of course, going to be speaking Japanese, so if you do not understand Japanese you may not be able to fully appreciate it. Official Website: http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae
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Namba Grand Kagetsu is a theater in Osaka run by the Yoshimoto Creative Agency, it is a stage for professional comics and storytellers as well as comedians. Here you can see Vaudeville-like comedy performances such as Shin-Kigeki ("New comedy"), Manzai ("comic duo"), Kontos ("comic chat") and Rakugo. Not only comedy but also special programs such as song and acrobatics are often included. The comedians and storytellers here are, of course, going to be speaking Japanese, so if you do not understand Japanese you may not be able to fully appreciate it. Official Website: http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/ngk
The museum focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art, with exhibitions from the museum collection and special exhibitions. Official Website: http://www.nmao.go.jp/en/index.html
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Þjóðminjasafn Osaka
4-chōme-2-55 Nakanoshima
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The museum focuses on Japanese and foreign contemporary art, with exhibitions from the museum collection and special exhibitions. Official Website: http://www.nmao.go.jp/en/index.html
The museum is introducing the history of Osaka from ancient times. It is located across from the southwest corner of Osaka Castle Park. Official Website: http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/eng/
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Osaka Saga Museum
4-chōme-1-32 Ōtemae
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The museum is introducing the history of Osaka from ancient times. It is located across from the southwest corner of Osaka Castle Park. Official Website: http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/eng/
At this museum, you can take a journey to old Osaka of the late Edo Period and witness how Osaka expanded and developed during this time. There are recreation of old Osaka in real scale, also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. Official Website: http://konjyakukan.com/akusesu.html
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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
6-chōme-4-20 Tenjinbashi
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At this museum, you can take a journey to old Osaka of the late Edo Period and witness how Osaka expanded and developed during this time. There are recreation of old Osaka in real scale, also exhibits and introductions of the townscapes and housing of the Meiji, Taisho and Showa periods. Official Website: http://konjyakukan.com/akusesu.html

Entertainment & Activities

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of Japan’s most spectacular aquariums, world-renowned for its innovative presentation. Kaiyukan shows the aquatic animals of the Pacific Rim at their most vibrant and dynamic, by recreating the natural environment of their habitats. At Kaiyukan there are over 15 large tanks, each recreating a specific region of the Pacific Rim, taking visitors on a virtual tour of the Pacific Ocean. Official Website: https://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is one of Japan’s most spectacular aquariums, world-renowned for its innovative presentation. Kaiyukan shows the aquatic animals of the Pacific Rim at their most vibrant and dynamic, by recreating the natural environment of their habitats. At Kaiyukan there are over 15 large tanks, each recreating a specific region of the Pacific Rim, taking visitors on a virtual tour of the Pacific Ocean. Official Website: https://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng
One of the most famous and visited theme park in Osaka area with a collection of world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
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Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima
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One of the most famous and visited theme park in Osaka area with a collection of world-class entertainment for all ages to enjoy. Official Website: https://www.usj.co.jp/e/
The zoo house 1,000 animals of 200 different types, including everything from lions, and chimpanzees, to the always-popular koalas, New Zealand kiwis (which can only be viewed at the Tennoji zoo), and distinctive, black-headed drills. Official Website: http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu170/tennojizoo/en/
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Osaka Tennoji dýragarður
1-108 Chausuyamachō
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The zoo house 1,000 animals of 200 different types, including everything from lions, and chimpanzees, to the always-popular koalas, New Zealand kiwis (which can only be viewed at the Tennoji zoo), and distinctive, black-headed drills. Official Website: http://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/contents/wdu170/tennojizoo/en/

Essentials

7 Eleven, convenience store open 24 hours
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7-Eleven
7-chōme-19-9 Fukushima
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7 Eleven, convenience store open 24 hours
FamilyMart, convenience store open 24 hours.
FamilyMart Higashimikuni 4-chome
4-chōme-18-6 Higashimikuni
FamilyMart, convenience store open 24 hours.
Yodogawa Miyahara Post Office
5-chōme-3-37 Miyahara
Post Office
Pharmacy, Drug store
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Sugi Pharmacy Shinosaka Miyahara
4-chōme-4-48 Miyahara
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Pharmacy, Drug store
FamilyMart, convenience store open 24 hours
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FamilyMart
6-chōme-11-8 Higashimikuni
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FamilyMart, convenience store open 24 hours
Pharmacy, drug store
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Drug Sugi
Miyahara-2-chōme-13 Yodogawa Ward
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Pharmacy, drug store

Food Scene

ダイニングバル grado
5-chōme-2-14 Miyahara
ハニードリッパーズカフェ
宮原-5-9 淀川区
大衆地鶏酒場 鳥大王 東三国店
5-chōme-5-15 Miyahara
Izakaya restaurant
Izakaya restaurant
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魚居酒屋 あぷちゃ 本店
5-chōme-4-18 Miyahara
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Izakaya restaurant
Gempin Shin-Osaka
5-chōme-6-3 Miyahara
Korean restaurant
セント
5-chōme-1-18 Miyahara
Korean restaurant
Udon, noodle restaurant
情熱うどん讃州 新大阪店
4-chōme-4-63 Miyahara
Udon, noodle restaurant
Chinese restaurant
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中国料理 ファンファン
4-chōme-3-39 Miyahara
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Chinese restaurant
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Ueshima Coffee
4-chōme-3-12 Miyahara
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Indian-Nepalese restaurant
インド ネパール料理 サダナ
2-chōme-4-45 Nishimiyahara
Indian-Nepalese restaurant
Balinese restaurant
ハッピーバリ
1-chōme-1-11 Nishimikuni
Balinese restaurant
Domino's Pizza
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Domino's Pizza
東九条河辺町-34 南区
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Domino's Pizza
Italian bar restaurant
BAR KOIZUMI
4-chōme-15-12 Higashimikuni
Italian bar restaurant
1ポンドのステーキハンバーグタケル 東三国店
4-chōme-2-18 Higashimikuni
Steak House
Bento Shop, you can buy pre-cooked lunchbox foods here.
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Hokka Hokka Tei
3-chōme-8-6 Motomachi
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Bento Shop, you can buy pre-cooked lunchbox foods here.
Kitchen Origin, it is a bento shop you can find pre-cooked lunchbox foods.
Kitchen Origin Shin-Osaka Miyahara
1-chōme-19-19 Miyahara
Kitchen Origin, it is a bento shop you can find pre-cooked lunchbox foods.