Osaka

A collection of 160 places curated by Catriona Dempsey

Places in this collection

  1. Hozenji Yokocho

    restaurant

    1 Chome-1-17 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0076, Japan

    A tiny stone lantern alley just off Dotonbori with a moss-covered statue and Edo-period atmosphere. Best to visit after 7pm when the lanterns are lit.

    Hozenji YokochoView on Google Maps

  2. Nakazakichō Station

    other

    1 Chome-5 Nakazaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0016, Japan

    A neighborhood with pre-war wooden buildings converted into indie cafes and vintage shops, offering a photogenic street experience.

    Nakazakichō StationView on Google Maps

  3. Tsuruhashi

    other

    Ikuno Ward, Osaka, 544-0031, Japan

    Osaka's Korea Town, known for yakiniku lunch sets under ¥1,200 and a decades-old covered market with no tourist markup.

    TsuruhashiView on Google Maps

  4. Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street

    shop

    Tenjinbashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0041, Japan

    Japan’s longest shopping arcade where locals shop for fresh produce, kitchen knives, and vintage clothing, with no souvenirs.

    Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping StreetView on Google Maps

  5. Sumiyoshi Taisha

    attraction

    2-chōme-9-89 Sumiyoshi, Sumiyoshi Ward, Osaka, 558-0045, Japan

    One of Japan’s oldest shrines, featuring an arched bridge over a pond, extraordinary architecture, and no crowds, especially at dawn. It's 30 minutes from Namba.

    Sumiyoshi TaishaView on Google Maps

  6. Tower of the Sun

    attraction

    Japan, 〒565-0826 Osaka, Suita, Senribanpakukoen, 1−1 太陽の塔地下 1階

    Created by artist Taro Okamoto for the 1970 World Expo in Osaka. Inside, you are carried through human time, the past, the present, the future.

    Tower of the SunView on Google Maps

  7. Ourlog Coffee Roasters

    cafe

    Japan, 〒531-0074 Osaka, Kita Ward, Honjōhigashi, 1-chōme−24−７ ＰＲＥＳＳＭＡＮ ＩＮＣ．

    An aesthetic space that combines a bakery, cafe, and roasters. Famous for their cream-topped matcha espresso lattes.

    Ourlog Coffee RoastersView on Google Maps

  8. Taiyō No Tou Main Store

    cafe

    Japan, 〒530-0016 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nakazaki, 2-chōme−3−１２ パイロットビル 1F

    Known as the pioneer of the retro cafe boom in the area, renovated from an old house. Famous for cream sodas and pretty cakes/desserts.

    Taiyō No Tou Main StoreView on Google Maps

  9. Yatt Nakazakicho

    cafe

    1-chōme-10-11 Nakazakinishi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0015, Japan

    A three-floor cafe described as the most aesthetic visited. More well-known for its scones than its drinks.

    Yatt NakazakichoView on Google Maps

  10. Ohanabatake Fukushima

    attraction

    大阪市, Japan

    Wagyu Philly Cheese steak sando, tucked away in a little alley 2 miles outside of the Dotonbori, local made bread, Wagyu, and a sauce

    Ohanabatake FukushimaView on Google Maps

  11. Kopimal coffee

    cafe

    4 Chome-17-3 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005, Japan

    Yuzu coffee

    Kopimal coffeeView on Google Maps

  12. CAFE ANNON Namba

    cafe

    Japan, 〒542-0075 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nanbasennichimae, 4−２０ せんだビル 1・2F

    Souffle pancakes with Hokkaido milk and strawberries

    CAFE ANNON NambaView on Google Maps

  13. OSAKA ENGINE RAMEN

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒541-0052 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Azuchimachi, 2-chōme−2−１５ Houser Sakaisuji Honmachi Ekimae Bldg 1F

    Vegan and vegetarian ramen options

    OSAKA ENGINE RAMENView on Google Maps

  14. Niwatori

    restaurant

    1 Chome-7-7 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan

    Shiitake mushrooms and chicken meatballs

    NiwatoriView on Google Maps

  15. Slainte Mhor

    bar

    Japan, 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 1 Chome−3−15 スランジバ

    Japanese whiskey cocktails

    Slainte MhorView on Google Maps

  16. Dotonbori Riverside Grill Wonder

    bar

    Japan, 〒542-0071 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Dotonbori, 1 Chome−1−6 B1 川沿い

    Blankets and fire lamp

    Dotonbori Riverside Grill WonderView on Google Maps

  17. Shinsekai

    other

    2 Chome-5 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002, Japan

    Retro neighborhood stuck in 1960s with neon lights, giant puffer fish lanterns, old school pachinkos, hundred yen bars, and a lucky god.

    ShinsekaiView on Google Maps

  18. Osaka University of Art

    attraction

    469 Higashiyama, Kanan, Minamikawachi District, Osaka 585-0001, Japan

    University in Kanan

    Osaka University of ArtView on Google Maps

  19. Koyasan

    other

    Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211, Japan

    Atmospheric temple town, temple-stay is incredible, Okunoin Cemetery is a must see with towering cedar trees and ancient moss-covered gravestones, don't skip Danjo Garan temple complex

    KoyasanView on Google Maps

  20. Kobe

    other

    Hyogo, Japan

    Laid-back city with city views, killer food scene, and a stylish waterfront, Kobe beef is expensive but worth it, Mt. Rokko at sunset is insane

    KobeView on Google Maps