The Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, extending north from Dotonbori, a main tourist attraction in Osaka, is home to an arcade of shops. This area is known as the “Shinsaibashi Shopping Street,” a covered 600-meter-long shopping street where various stores are densely packed. With a roof overhead, this area allows for shopping regardless of the weather. “Daimaru Shinsaibashi: Osaka’s Shinsaibashi District Department ...
In the heart of Osaka’s Shinsaibashi shopping district, you can find both Daimaru and PARCO Department Stores. As this area seamlessly connects with the Shinsaibashi shopping street, it’s easily accessible. On the 6th floor of the building, you can explore various character shops, and if you ascend to the 9th floor, you’ll discover Hands (formerly known as Tokyu Hands). “Osaka ...
In the central areas of Osaka, such as Shinsaibashi-suji and Dotonbori, one can find long stretches of arcade shopping streets running from north to south. Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street is lined with various stores. At the heart of Shinsaibashi-suji, you’ll find Daimaru Department Store and a shopping mall called PARCO. Daimaru Department Store, with a history of over 300 years, features ...
After concluding a 3-night, 4-day family trip, I decided to extend my stay alone for an additional 3 nights and 4 days. I planned to spend one night in Osaka, one night in Nara, and the remaining night in Kobe to explore destinations I hadn’t visited before. The initial 3 nights and 4 days were dedicated to a family trip ...
In the Osaka Namba area, you can find various tourist attractions, including Dotonbori. Dotonbori is known for its large and unique restaurants, making it an enjoyable destination to explore the vibrant signboards. On the way to Dotonbori, there’s a place you naturally pass by—Shinsaibashi Shopping Street. This arcade-style shopping street goes by various names such as Shinsaibashi-suji and Ebisu-bashi-suji, but ...
Kushikatsu (串カツ) is a famous Japanese dish, particularly in Osaka, where various ingredients are skewered and deep-fried. Its origins trace back to selling fried food on skewers at street stalls for easy consumption. Today, it has become widespread throughout Osaka. One notable chain specializing in Kushikatsu is the restaurant called “Kushikatsu Daruma.” When exploring prominent areas of Osaka, you may ...