#Experience #Summer-Only Event River Hotel Osaka “HOT & COOL SUMMER GASTRONOMY ~Summer Dinner & Dessert Buffet~” A summer-only buffet is here, letting you enjoy the dual delights of “spicy” and “cooling” all at once! Experience a gastronomic adventure exclusive to this summer. “HOT & COOL SUMMER GASTRONOMY ~Summer Dinner & Dessert Buffet~,” where you can enjoy both “spicy” and “cooling” flavors at once, is now open to great acclaim!“HOT” menu items—such as the “Summer Spicy Grilled Meat Collection” accented with spices and herbs, “Garlic Shrimp,” and “Black Pepper and Cheese Tart”—along with“Mint-Flavored Spicy Chicken,” “Roasted Spanish Mackerel with Citrus Vinaigrette,” and “Pineapple and Mint Jelly”—a diverse lineup that brings the contrasting themes to life.We invite you to enjoy a summer experience enveloped in the deep, rich flavors enhanced by spices and a refreshing aftertaste. (Event period: Through September 17) Hours 5:00 PM–9:30 PM (Last entry at 9:00 PM) Closed None Pricing All-You-Can-Eat + All-You-Can-Drink Soft Drinks (120-minute limit): Adults (Middle School and Above) 7,000 yen; Elementary School Students 3,500 yen; Preschoolers (Ages 4–6) 2,000 yen; All-You-Can-Drink Alcoholic Beverages 2,500 yen Inquiries 06-6462-2222 Official Website & Reservations https://hotel-liber.jp/ Address 1-1-35 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka City Directions 1-minute walk from JR “Sakurajima Station” View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event Hotel Viskio Osaka: “All-You-Can-Eat Italian Buffet Featuring Hearty Meat Dishes and Summer Vegetables” We’ve got a full lineup of dishes that’ll whet your appetite even on the hottest summer days! We also have a parfait and dessert corner where you can enjoy our original creations. At “Verde Cassa,” an Italian restaurant themed around “Osaka × Italian,” a limited-time buffet featuring hearty meat dishes and vibrant summer vegetables is now available through the end of September!The monthly rotating menu features hearty meat dishes like “Roast Beef with Summer Vegetable Salsa” and “Kyoto Pork Cutlet with Genryōkaku Black Shichimi Breadcrumbs,” as well as freshly prepared pasta and pinsa made with vibrant summer vegetables. Don’t miss the dessert corner, where you can customize your treats with various toppings and combinations! Please enjoy a leisurely lunch in our cool, light-filled dining room surrounded by greenery. Hours Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM (Last Order: 1:30 PM) *From Saturday, August 8, through Sunday, August 16, prices will be adjusted for the Obon Premium Buffet. *Seating is limited to 90 minutes per party. *Reservations are accepted for two seating times. [First Session] 11:30 AM–, 11:45 AM– [Second Session] 1:30 PM– Closed None Prices [Weekdays] Adults: 2,700 yen / Elementary school students: 1,600 yen / Ages 4–6: 800 yen [Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays ]Adults: 3,000 yen / Elementary school students: 1,800 yen / Ages 4–6: 900 yen [Available Through] Wednesday, September 30 , 2026 Inquiries 06-7711-4321 Official Website & Reservations https://www.hotelvischio-osaka.jp/restaurant/vc/02/000126 Address 2-4-10 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0012 (1st Floor) Directions Approx. 5-minute walk from the north exit of JR “Osaka Station” View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Relax #Fully air-conditioned Excelsior Café Shinsaibashi Branch “Milche” "Milche," a frozen drink made from Excelcior Café’s signature milk “Milche,” with its pure white appearance, is crafted from our signature milk. It features four distinct layers—vanilla frozen milk, milk-flavored agar jelly, rare cheese sauce, and yogurt whipped cream—each offering a unique flavor and texture depending on which layer you sip. To finish, it’s topped with fiantine (finely crushed thin crepe batter) for an added crunchy texture. Start by sipping each layer one by one, then mix all four layers together whenever you like to enjoy a refreshing, light, and gentle milky flavor. Hours of Operation 8:45 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Price 700 yen Inquiries Excelsior Café Shinsaibashi Branch Official Website & Reservations https://www.doutor.co.jp/exc/ Address 2-3-23 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City Directions “Namba Station” (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, Sennichimae Line) Approx. 4-minute walk (288 m) from Exit 14 “Osaka-Namba Station” (Kintetsu Namba Line, Hanshin Namba Line) Approx. 4-minute walk from Exit 14 (290 m) “Shinsaibashi Station” (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line) Approx. 6-minute walk from Exit 6 (411 m) View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Relax #Fully air-conditioned Noku Osaka “Affogato (Summer Limited Edition)” Affogato at our Tenma hideaway café. A rich affogato at our hideaway café in Tenma — two generous scoops of ice cream with freshly poured espresso. Great value, perfect for a break in Osaka. Hours 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Closed None Price 600 yen Contact 06-6351-2800 Official Website & Reservations https://www.nokuhotels.com/osaka/ Address 2-10-13 Tenma, Kita Ward, Osaka City Directions 7-minute walk from Osaka Metro “Minamimori-machi Station” View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Relax #Fully air-conditioned Hotel Granvia Osaka: “Osaka Mixed Juice and Mango Shaved Ice” Available for a limited time through the end of September! We’ve prepared shaved ice that’s perfect for the hot summer. We’ve combined fluffy milk-based shaved ice with mango and a foam made from Osaka’s famous mixed juice to create a fruity flavor.Please enjoy an elegant moment in our cool hotel lounge with this shaved ice, which evokes a sense of nostalgia. Hours of Operation [Weekdays] 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (Last Order: 7:30 p.m.) [ Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays] 9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (Last Order: 7:30 p.m.) * "Last Order" refers to the last time you can place an order (or the last time you can enter the lounge). *The “Osaka Mixed Juice and Mango Shaved Ice” is available starting at 10:00. Closed None Price 1,900 yen (tax and service charge included) [Available until] Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Inquiries 06-6347-1402 Official Website & Reservations https://jrwest-hotels.jp/granvia-osaka/restaurant/menu/159/ Address 1-1-1 Umeda 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0001 (1st Floor) Directions Directly connected to JR “Osaka Station” View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#All-weather compatible #Summer-Only Event Weird Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi: “Enjoy Refreshing Summer Shaved Ice at the Hotel” At Weird Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, shaved ice is available exclusively to hotel guests from July through September, between 3:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Take a break from sightseeing in Osaka and enjoy a refreshing treat at the hotel! Why not take a break from sightseeing in Osaka and enjoy some refreshing coolness at the hotel? At Henna Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi, shaved ice is available exclusively for hotel guests through September. It’s served from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, returning to the hotel to savor some cold shaved ice is the perfect way to beat the summer heat.Please enjoy a comfortable Osaka summer with this summer-limited service available exclusively to hotel guests. Business Hours The hotel is open 24 hours a day (served from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM) Holidays None Fees Free for hotel guests Inquiries 050-5576-8350 Official Website & Reservations https://www.hennnahotel.com/shinsaibashi/ Address 3-5-2 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-0081 Directions Directly connected to Ticket Gate 2 at Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. Walk through the “Cristal Nagahori” underground shopping mall and take a 1-minute walk from Exit North 7. View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Experience #Retail Facility SEKAI HOTEL Deep Osaka Experience A Hotel That’s an Entire Shopping District. Public Baths, Morning Coffee at a Retro Café, and Local Flavors. A Cool Summer Getaway Where You Stay Amid Osaka’s Authentic Daily Life The front desk is tucked away in a corner of the shopping arcade; the guest rooms are renovated former storefronts; breakfast is served at a retro café; and guests bathe at a local public bathhouse. This “Whole-Town Hotel,” where every element is scattered throughout the shopping arcade, is located in Fuse, Higashiosaka.Since it’s an arcade shopping district, you don’t have to worry about the summer heat—just enjoy a stroll through the old neighborhood while munching on freshly made croquettes from the butcher shop. With your SEKAI PASS in hand as you explore local shops, you’ll feel less like a tourist and more like a “local resident.” Just a 10-minute train ride from Namba—a side of Osaka you never knew awaits here. Hours 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Closed Thursdays Inquiries 06-6748-0750 Official Website & Reservations https://www.sekaihotel.jp/area/fuse/ Address 1-19-1 Ashidai, Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture Directions 4-minute walk from Fuse Station on the Kintetsu Line; 10-minute walk from Koji Station on the Osaka Metro View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned Uji-en: "Summer Matcha (MATCHA) Shaved Ice" Authentic matcha shaved ice from Uji-en, a long-established tea shop. The rich umami of the tea leaves and their refined astringency add a touch of luxury to the hot summer days. Please come to our store to enjoy this refreshing treat, available only during this season. Our matcha shaved ice generously features carefully selected, rich matcha—a specialty of Uji-en, a long-established tea merchant. The deep aroma of the tea leaves that spreads the moment it touches your tongue, combined with the refined sweetness that emerges from the slight bitterness, offers a truly authentic taste.Combined with the fluffy shaved ice, it delivers exceptional refreshment that soothes bodies weary from the heat. It’s a masterpiece loved by everyone, from young children to the elderly. Please take this opportunity to spend a soothing, luxurious moment with Uji-en’s signature “Tea House Shaved Ice.”We sincerely look forward to your visit. Business Hours 11:00 a.m.–7:45 p.m. (Last Order: 7:00 p.m.) Closed New Year’s Day Prices From 1,100 yen Official Website & Reservations https://brand.uji-en.co.jp/ Address 1-4-20 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-0085 Directions Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, “Shinsaibashi Station,” Exit 6, in front of Daimaru Department Store View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#All-weather compatible #Fully air-conditioned InterContinental Osaka: “Okinawa-Themed Afternoon Tea” Enjoy a Refreshing Afternoon Tea While Soaking Up the Okinawan Atmosphere Inspired by Okinawa’s dazzling tropical summer, we’ve prepared a summer-limited afternoon tea featuring a generous selection of seasonal peaches and mangoes. Enjoy items made with Okinawa-exclusive ingredients like red sweet potato and snow salt, as well as the gentle sweetness of fully ripened peaches and the rich flavor of mangoes.Please take your time to savor our sweets, which bring out the full charm of their ingredients, and our carefully crafted, artisanal savory items, all paired with TWG Tea. When you enjoy ourafternoon tea and enter the contest via the dedicated form, you’ll have a chance to win a stay at the ANA InterContinental IshigakiResort in a random drawing! Hours 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (3 seating sessions) Closed None Prices 6,000 yen / 8,800 yen with a glass of champagne (tax included; 15% service charge applies separately) Inquiries 06-6374-5700 Official Website & Reservations http://tablecheck.com/shops/intercontinental-osaka-3-60/reserve?menu_lists=69cccea1fa735384f000440b Address 3-60 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0011 Directions Approx. 5 minutes from Osaka Station and Umeda Station on various lines; 20th floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event Hotel Nikko Osaka “Chunky Fruit Shaved Ice” Enjoy “Fountain’s” signature shaved ice—where fruit takes center stage—in our comfortable, air-conditioned lounge overlooking Midosuji. This shaved ice features pure ice made from Shinshu deep-well natural water that melts softly on the tongue, topped with generous portions of seasonal fruit.We offer “Whole Melon,” a summer favorite at Hotel Nikko Osaka made with an entire melon, as well as “Shine Muscat,” available exclusively in August, so you can savor the natural sweetness and juiciness of the fruit. Hours 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Last order at 6:00 p.m.) *Available through August 31 Closed None Prices ¥3,800–¥8,000 Inquiries General Restaurant Information: 06-6244-1140 (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) Official Website & Reservations https://www.hno.co.jp/restaurant/fountain/shaved-ice.html Address Hotel Nikko Osaka, 1st Floor, Tea Lounge “Fountain” Access Directly connected to Exit 8 of Osaka Metro’s “Shinsaibashi Station” View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Relax #Fully air-conditioned Shaved Ice at Shinsaibashi Mitsuya Enjoy shaved ice made with homemade syrup in our cool, air-conditioned shop! Relax and unwind in our spacious interior, which seats up to 130 people! This year marks the 80th anniversary of Mitsuya Shinsaibashi Main Store’s founding in this location. With a history that began as an ice wholesaler, Mitsuya is deeply committed to the quality of its shaved ice. We use pure ice, and all our syrups are homemade.Please enjoy a refreshing break in our store, which was fully renovated in Reiwa 2! Hours 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Last order at 9:00 PM) Closed New Year’s Day only Prices Uji Kintoki: 1,210 yen, Cotton Snow Strawberry Milk: 1,045 yen, Koguma-chan Milk: 1,045 yen (All prices include tax) Inquiries 06-6211-1028 Official Website & Reservations https://www.mitsuya.co.jp/brand/bra_mitsuya.html Address 2-3-21 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City Directions 8-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station or Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event The Imperial Hotel Osaka, 23rd Floor, Jasmine Garden: “Refreshing Cold Noodles and Spicy Stone-Pot Fair” As part of our summer-limited recommended menu, we’re offering a total of six dishes, including two new items: cold noodles featuring seafood delicacies such as caviar, shark fin, and sea urchin, as well as piping-hot special stone-pot mapo tofu and mala noodles. Item Name 1: Premium Seafood Tomato Cold Noodleswith Caviar, Shark Fin, and More Item Name 2: Chilled Dan Dan Noodles Item Name 3: Cold Noodles Topped with Saliva Chicken Item Name 4: Spicy Noodles Item Name 5: Special Stone-Baked Mapo Tofuwith Beef Fillet Item Name 6: Seafood Stone-Baked Rice Crust with Shark Fin Business Hours Menu Availability: Through Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Dinner: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Last order at 8:30 PM) Closed None Prices Please check the official website below Inquiries 23rd Floor, Chinese Restaurant Jasmine Garden 06-6881-4884 Official Website & Reservations https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/osaka/restaurant/jasmine/plan/cold-noodles-stone-grilled-fair Address 1-8-50 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0042 Directions https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/osaka/facility-access/direction#anchor-2 View on Google Maps View Details ↗

Mt. Ikoma Shaved Ice Project “Ikoma Ice” "Ikoma Ice" is the collective term for original shaved ice creations designed by participating shops in the Mount Ikoma area to evoke the image of Mount Ikoma. Learn more ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event Hotel Nikko Osaka "Summer Cooling Three-Tier Bento" Why not enjoy our popular summer-only lunch menu—a visually refreshing meal—in a comfortable, air-conditioned space? We’ve packed the refreshing flavors of summer into a colorful, three-tiered bento. From egg tofu and chilled somen noodles to grilled dishes, simmered dishes, fried items, and nigiri sushi, this bento lets you savor a little bit of everything in season.After your meal, we’ve prepared bamboo-leaf-wrapped manju and iced green tea. Please enjoy Benkei’s signature “Cooling Three-Tier Bento,” designed to be a refreshing treat even during the hot summer months. Hours 11:30 AM–2:30 PM *Available through August 31 Closed None Price ¥6,800 Inquiries Restaurant Information Desk: 06-6244-1140 (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) Official Website & Reservations https://www.hno.co.jp/restaurant/benkay/lunch.html#bento-0708 Address Hotel Nikko Osaka, 3rd Floor, Japanese Restaurant “Benkei” Access Directly connected to Exit 8 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Relax #Japanese Culture Castella Ginso: "A Refreshing Osaka Specialty" A dream collaboration between Osaka’s iconic castella and soft-serve ice cream!! Enjoy takeout sweets made with rich milk from Hokkaido. “Castella Ginsō,” a long-established castella specialty shop in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi celebrating its 75th anniversary, is offering refreshing, chilled takeout sweets. It’s a generous serving of soft-serve ice cream topped with Ginsō’s signature Osaka castella. Be sure to enjoy it as a treat while exploring Shinsaibashi, Osaka. Business Hours 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day Price Osaka Castella Soft-Serve: 600 yen Contact 06-6245-0021 Official Website & Reservations https://ginso.co.jp/ Address 1-4-24 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 542-0085 Directions Right outside Exit 5 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line. (Inside the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Arcade) View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event The Imperial Hotel Osaka, 2nd Floor, Café Cuvier: “Curry Fair 2026” We are hosting our annual summer “Curry Fair,” featuring a wide variety of curries, including limited-time offerings. Item #1: Seafood and Summer Vegetable Curry, Lasagna-Style Item #2: Soup Curry with Domestic Beef Tendons and Foie Gras, Served with Turmeric Rice Item #3: Chicken and Mushroom Omelet Rice Curry, Served with Hamburger Steak and Fried Shrimp Item #4: Naniwa Kushikatsu Curry (Domestic beef, Mochi pork,shrimp, scallops, two kinds of vegetables, quail eggs)Item ⑤ Teppan Curry Spaghetti with Domestic Beef Fillet Cutlet and Fried Egg Business Hours Availability Period for the Above Menu: Through Monday, August 31, 2026 Weekdays : Lunch 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner 5:00 PM–10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM) Saturdays , Sundays, and Holidays: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (Last Order 9:00 PM) Closed None Prices Please check the official website below Inquiries Casual Restaurant Café Cuber 06-6881-4885 Official Website & Reservations https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/osaka/restaurant/couvert/plan/curry-fair Address 1-8-50 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0042 Directions https://www.imperialhotel.co.jp/osaka/facility-access/direction#anchor-2 View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#All-weather compatible #Fully air-conditioned InterContinental Osaka: "A Sweet Moment in a Hawaiian-Inspired Setting" A Dessert Buffet to Enjoy in Our Air-Conditioned Restaurant on the 20th Floor We are pleased to present the “TROPICO Afternoon Tea Buffet,” where you can indulge in the flavors of summer. The buffet table is adorned with vibrant sweets that lavishly feature the bounty of the tropics, including fragrant mangoes, passion fruit, and sweet-and-tart citrus fruits.We invite you to enjoy this dazzling lineup that’s sure to lift your spirits just by looking at it.Plus, when you enjoy this menu and enter the drawing, you’ll have a chance to win a stay at the Crowne Plaza Resort Guam! Hours 90-minute time slots (15:00–16:30 / 15:15–16:45 / 15:30–17:00; please vacate your seat by the end of your selected time slot) Closed Not available from August 8 to August 16 Price 6,000 yen (tax included; 15% service charge applies separately) Inquiries 06-6374-5700 Official Reservation Site https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/intercontinental-osaka-noka/reserve?menu_lists=69e8577a7a125edb323fd7b3 Address 3-60 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0011 Directions Approx. 5 minutes from Osaka Station and Umeda Station on various lines; 20th floor, Grand Front Osaka North Building View on Google Maps View Details ↗

#Fully air-conditioned #Summer-Only Event Hotel Nikko Osaka “COOL-ru Cold Noodle Festival” Enjoy a luxurious selection of dishes—including seafood, a hallmark of authentic Cantonese cuisine—in a comfortable, air-conditioned setting. Choose from three different sauces to suit your taste. Enjoy the summer with refreshing flavors at Tao Li Chinese Restaurant’s Cold Noodle Fair, available exclusively for lunch. We’ve prepared five creative varieties, ranging from the annual favorite “Tao Li Cold Noodles” to dry dan dan cold noodles, snow crab cold noodles, tiger prawn cold noodles, and even premium cold noodles packed with luxurious ingredients.Enjoy a refreshing lunch experience perfect for the hot season. Hours 11:30 AM–2:30 PM *Available through August 31 Closed None Price ¥3,600–¥4,900 Inquiries Restaurant Information Desk: 06-6244-1140 (10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) Official Website & Reservations https://www.hno.co.jp/restaurant/tohlee/cold-noodles.html Address Hotel Nikko Osaka, 3rd Floor: Chinese Restaurant “Touri” Access Directly connected to Exit 8 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line View on Google Maps View Details ↗