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Namba

High-energy entertainment district of Osaka

About Namba

Dōtonbori avenue (Photo: Christie Petrakopoulou / JT)

Things to do in Namba

Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba

Food

Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba

Bonson Lam

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Dotonbori's Top Restaurants

Food

Dotonbori's Top Restaurants

Veronica Carnevale

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A Pizza House in Nipponbashi

Food

A Pizza House in Nipponbashi

Bonson Lam

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Nambar 10 Sports and Games Lounge

Nightlife

Nambar 10 Sports and Games Lounge

Bonson Lam

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About Namba

Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture and one of Kansai's most beautiful cities. During night time, the illuminated billboards and skyscrapers light up the city. Places include Namba, Osaka's "South" center, an entertainment and shopping district, as well as Dotonbori canal, a major tourist attraction that's lit by hundreds of neon lights. Last but not least, the area around Umeda and Osaka train stations.

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Where to eat in Namba

Pablo Mini Cheese Tarts

Food

Pablo Mini Cheese Tarts

Jeradyne Cheong

Most delicious cheese tart in Japan now comes in miniature form! Head on down to Akihabara and get your Pablo Mini cheese tarts!

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Maidreamin Maid Cafe

Food

Maidreamin Maid Cafe

Alexandra Dorovici

Maidreamin Maid Café is a coffee shop in DenDen town, close to Namba station. The inside of the shop looks like a dollhouse an..

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Where to Eat Wagashi in Osaka

Japanese

Where to Eat Wagashi in Osaka

Fiona Yoshitake

When in Osaka, visit Namiyoshian to try their signature Mitarashi dango and other types of wagashi.

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Places to stay in Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Nanba

Accommodation

Toyoko Inn Osaka Nanba

Bonson Lam

This clean simple budget hotel has everything you need to base your stay including free internet breakfast and coin operated laundry..

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HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi

Accommodation

HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi

Lester Goh

HOTEL MYSTAYS Shinsaibashi makes for an excellent accomodation for tourists visiting Osaka. Combining chic, comfort and conven..

Fraser Residences

Accommodation

Fraser Residences

Bonson Lam

Clean, comfortable beds, elegant décor, close to public transport, helpful staff - The Fraser Residence has them all in spades.

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Latest Namba Reports

Hidden Backstreets of Osaka

Culture

Hidden Backstreets of Osaka

Robert Kodama

Go for a walk down the hidden streets of Osaka to get a taste of local communities.

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Osaka Tourism via the Nankai Line

Transportation

Osaka Tourism via the Nankai Line

Bryan Baier

The heart of Osaka's bustling Namba district, Kansai Airport, great shopping and more are all accessible via the Nankai Line...

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Shop, Save and Travel Easy in Osaka

Shopping

Shop, Save and Travel Easy in Osaka

Bryan Baier

3 new apps from the Osaka Omotenashi Service break down the language barrier making traveling, dining, shopping and saving easy

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About Namba

Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture and one of Kansai's most beautiful cities. During night time, the illuminated billboards and skyscrapers light up the city. Places include Namba, Osaka's "South" center, an entertainment and shopping district, as well as Dotonbori canal, a major tourist attraction that's lit by hundreds of neon lights. Last but not least, the area around Umeda and Osaka train stations.