NAMBA - Considered the southern center of Osaka, Namba is where everything happens and the liveliest place of the whole city. As the terminus of the Yamatoji Line,
Namba station is actually a group of different stations all located at the same place.
DOTOBORI is a district that never sleeps. You can pop into one of its numerous 24-hour restaurants whenever you wish. Also known as a food destination, this popular shopping and entertainment district is lit by thousands of neon lights. You can see the famous "Glico" Running Man light sign and watch the giant Kani Doraku crab shining in the distance.
NATIONAL BUNRAKU THEATER - To attend one of the famous Bunraku performance usually held in this theatre, choose to visit the city during one of the three-week runs that take place in January, April, June, July/August and November. Ticket prices vary by performance, but usually range from ¥2000-6000.
DEN DEN TOWN - This electronic district located in the Nipponbashi area is in many ways comparable to Tokyo’s Akihabara, with the advantage that here you can get a much be er price. Den Den Town’s stores are typically open around 10-11 a.m. and close around 7-8 p.m. and count numerous manga stores and cosplay cafes.
KITASHINCHI -Those who are missing an authentic and lively atmosphere in Osaka will be pleased to visit the Kitashinchi entertainment district. Located just a few minutes south of the Kitashinchi Station on the JR Tozai Line, its streets filled with restaurants, bars and clubs will be a perfect break from the city’s ultramodern environment.
OSAKA TENMANGU - Very popular in Japan for its festival, the Tenmangu Shrine (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is located just a short walk away from the Osaka Tenmangu Station on the JR Tozai Line. On July 24th and 25th, the shrine’s divinity is presented on a mikoshi (palanquin) through the city, amid reworks and laughter.
TENJINBASHISUJI SHOTENGAI - A small distance away from the Shrine is the Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, a two-kilometer, long covered shopping alley. You can buy almost everything there, from groceries to clothes and medicine. It reaches the Tenjinbashi Bridge in the south and starts from Tenjinbashi-suji Rokuchome Subway Station