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Osaka Travel Special

Special feature: "Spending time in Osaka" Travel Special

Kita area, the gateway to Osaka

The two major entertainment districts in Osaka City are Kita and Minami. The Kita area is centered around Osaka Station, the base for sightseeing in Osaka. It is full of great spots for shopping, gourmet food, entertainment, and even walking around the city.

  • spot tenten

    Tenten

    Osaka City Gourmet

    Bite-sized gyoza dumplings
    The cute-sized dumplings are filled with chives and pork.
    It is packed with attention to detail, including the meat and thin skin.

    Main places to buy: Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Branch, etc.

    Recommended spots
  • spot nakazakicho

    Nakazakicho area

    Osaka City Gourmet

    The atmosphere of old Osaka's downtown area remains
    Located in the center of Osaka, this area is attractive for its retro streets that retain the atmosphere of the Showa era.

    Recommended spots
  • spot fukushimaeki

    Around Fukushima Station

    Osaka City Gourmet

    A gourmet area where up-and-coming restaurants gather
    This gourmet and cultural area offers a fun contrast between the modern scenery and the homey atmosphere.

    Recommended spots
  • spot skymbs

    Sky Theater MBS

    Osaka City Arts and Entertainment

    The sense of unity between the stage and the audience is appealing
    Located in JP Tower Osaka, directly connected to Osaka Station, this theater seats approximately 1,300 people and features a comfortable, modern space.

    Recommended spots
  • spot umedagekijyo

    Umeda Arts Theater

    Osaka City Arts and Entertainment

    Two theaters promoting art and culture
    It consists of the Main Hall and Theater Drama City, where you can watch fascinating performances from Japan and abroad.

    Recommended spots
  • spot osakashiki

    Osaka Shiki Theater

    Osaka City Arts and Entertainment

    Shiki Theatre Company's dedicated theater
    You can enjoy musicals and other stage performances in a sophisticated space with approximately 1,200 seats.

    Recommended spots
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    Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

    Osaka City History / culture

    Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, is a shrine representing Osaka, a city steeped in history and culture.

    Recommended spots
  • spot tenmanjinhanjoutei11

    Tenma Tenjin Hanjotei

    Osaka City History / culture

    Since its opening in 2006, this has been a staple venue for Kamigata Rakugo, where you can enjoy laughter-filled performances every day.

    Recommended spots and experiences
  • Experience tenmanjinhanjoutei11

    Kamigata Rakugo Hanchotei Experience Tour

    Osaka City Arts and Entertainment

    This is a Kamigata Rakugo comedy hall (theater). Performances are held every day except for maintenance days. The matinee session, which starts at 1:30 PM, features eight Rakugo performers and two troupes of various performing arts known as Iromono. The evening session is mainly performances planned by the Rakugo performers themselves, and there are also morning sessions (morning performances) mainly on weekends.

    Recommended Experiences
  • spot uratenma

    Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street and Ura-Tenma

    Osaka City Entertainment and Gourmet

    Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street, one of the longest in the country, and Ura-Tenma, lined with a variety of restaurants, are areas of relaxation in Osaka.

    Recommended spots