Minami (Namba)
Minami (Namba)
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
I came here around noon for lunch after visiting the Castle. There are shops, restaurants, stores, Gamimg Places, etc It was crowded with people, mostly enjoying the local Osaka street foods.
Also noted in this area are underground shopping areas leading to the various gates or entrances to the Metro and Train Lines. It is nice to shop here or just looking around because of the air conditioners.
Outside: Better to visit in the pm when the neon lights are on, no heat from the sun, more people shopping and eating, more restaurants are open, people simply having fun!
Also noted in this area are underground shopping areas leading to the various gates or entrances to the Metro and Train Lines. It is nice to shop here or just looking around because of the air conditioners.
Outside: Better to visit in the pm when the neon lights are on, no heat from the sun, more people shopping and eating, more restaurants are open, people simply having fun!
Written April 29, 2024
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Weary traveler
Greater London, UK719 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
What a place , you could spend your whole evening here, with so many restaurants and the bright lights , it’s a happening place for night life.
If you in Osaka, you gotta to visit this place.
The ferris wheel stops at 7.30 , you only find out when you have climbed all those stairs.
If you in Osaka, you gotta to visit this place.
The ferris wheel stops at 7.30 , you only find out when you have climbed all those stairs.
Written July 8, 2023
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Mzprx64
Los Angeles, CA144 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
The heart of Osaka. Very lively place with something for everybody. Shopping, food, bars - you can have whatever you like. One hidden gem in the area is the Hozenji Yokocho street with traditional small restaurants. Dont forget to stop at the unique moss covered statue of Fudo Mio-O in the Hozen Ji temple at the beginning of the street.
Written April 8, 2024
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ARROW EMBLEM
241 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Minami... is a general term that refers to the bustling downtown areas of Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Dotonbori Sennichimae in the Chuo district of Osaka. The name Minami has a special meaning for Osakans.
It's a must-visit tourist destination when you come to Osaka!
It's a must-visit tourist destination when you come to Osaka!
Written September 25, 2023
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Karen E
Adelaide, Australia280 contributions
Mar 2019
Definitely worth a visit at night with the neon colourful lights. Plenty of people everywhere creates a great atmosphere. So many places to eat ranging across all budgets. Shops galore. Great for people watching. Enjoyed our stroll through and the quick style meal that we settled for. Easy to get to via subway or train.
Written February 17, 2020
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bruceywonder
Hong Kong, China323 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is one of those reviews that regardless how good or bad it is, people will go anyway. In fact, if your staying for a few days, you’ll probably go several times. But anyway as usual very crowded but lots to eat and shop.
Written May 12, 2023
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anto n
Sydney, Australia130 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Namba area are full with adult clubs mote so than neighborhood environment like shinsaibashi or ebisu or dotonburi. Must visit at night after 10 which becomes even more alive with people. It feels very safe compare to kabukicho in tokyo
Written December 31, 2015
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OsakaRay
Osaka, Japan754 contributions
May 2016
This area is the heart of the tourist area of Osaka, and is full of shops, restaurants, and even some temples & shrines.
I would suggest walking around in a big loop, starting from Namba station and walking (north) up the Shinsaibashi shopping street. Don't forget to stop at Dotombori and take your picture posing with the famous Glico Man neon signboard! (And also the famous giant crab above the Kani-doraku shop.) Feel free to zig-zag around the side streets as you go.
When you get to the big Daimaru Department Store near Shinsaibashi station (about 10-15 min. walk without stopping), go down into the B1 basement floor and check out all the food on sale for a cool culinary experience (with free samples!). {Or you can also do this at Takashimaya Dept. Store in the same building as Nankai Namba Station.}
Then cross Midosuji Boulevard and head east into the area around Triangle Park called America-mura, which is full of trendy street fashion shops, and snack cafes. If you prefer designer shops, stroll down Midosuji blvd.
From Ame-mura, wander back (south) toward Namba station, either down Midosuji blvd. or around the side streets.
When you get to the Namba Hips building, turn left and head east along the busy Sennichimae street, until the Bic Camera big electronics store, and walk down the shopping street behind Bic Camera.
Follow that shopping street all the way down to the end, and you will be just behind Namba station. From there you can go a little more south (and to the left) into the famous Den Den Town, full of computer shops, manga & anime stores, and maid cafes. Or else head right into Namba Parks and Namba City for a more modern shopping mall experience.
Such a stroll around Minami would take an hour or two at least, and longer depending on how much you stop for shopping & eating.
Speaking of eating, be sure to try some of Osaka's local food called "tako-yaki", which is the fried balls of dough with octopus inside, sold at food stalls all around the area.
I would suggest walking around in a big loop, starting from Namba station and walking (north) up the Shinsaibashi shopping street. Don't forget to stop at Dotombori and take your picture posing with the famous Glico Man neon signboard! (And also the famous giant crab above the Kani-doraku shop.) Feel free to zig-zag around the side streets as you go.
When you get to the big Daimaru Department Store near Shinsaibashi station (about 10-15 min. walk without stopping), go down into the B1 basement floor and check out all the food on sale for a cool culinary experience (with free samples!). {Or you can also do this at Takashimaya Dept. Store in the same building as Nankai Namba Station.}
Then cross Midosuji Boulevard and head east into the area around Triangle Park called America-mura, which is full of trendy street fashion shops, and snack cafes. If you prefer designer shops, stroll down Midosuji blvd.
From Ame-mura, wander back (south) toward Namba station, either down Midosuji blvd. or around the side streets.
When you get to the Namba Hips building, turn left and head east along the busy Sennichimae street, until the Bic Camera big electronics store, and walk down the shopping street behind Bic Camera.
Follow that shopping street all the way down to the end, and you will be just behind Namba station. From there you can go a little more south (and to the left) into the famous Den Den Town, full of computer shops, manga & anime stores, and maid cafes. Or else head right into Namba Parks and Namba City for a more modern shopping mall experience.
Such a stroll around Minami would take an hour or two at least, and longer depending on how much you stop for shopping & eating.
Speaking of eating, be sure to try some of Osaka's local food called "tako-yaki", which is the fried balls of dough with octopus inside, sold at food stalls all around the area.
Written May 14, 2016
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Angela2501
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
I loved exploring Namba! There is something for everyone! Shopping, food, arcades, karaoke, clubs. Just not enough time to explore. We had dinner at a crab restaurant which i recommend, you can't miss it, it has a massive moving crab on the building!
Written June 23, 2012
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David C
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia89 contributions
May 2012 • Family
Great shopping, good food and something for everyone. It's the central hub to Shindaibashi, Dotonbori, den-den town etc.
Written May 16, 2012
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Destination566597
Hong Kong, China
I'm looking for a nice cafe for noon tea in Namba area.
Any recommendations please.
Written August 29, 2019
There are so many also between Shinsaibashi Dotombori and Nanba but I would like to choose a smaller one! It is easy to recognize them! Not modern! They are more friendly! Around Swisshotel are many too and nice small restaurants of all kind! Evening life here doesn’t like to rest!
Written August 30, 2019
Anyone knows what time do the shops around namba station closed?
Written April 18, 2018
Most will be closed around 9.30-10pm but some F&B shops around Shinsaibashi stay open till late .. Your best bet for night shopping is at Don don donki which open 24 hours .. not far from Namba. They sells everything from clothing, cosmetics, food, household stuffs etc etc
Written August 30, 2019
How do I get there from Shin-Imamiya St if I have JR Pass?
Written December 17, 2017
I have been using Google Maps and you can pick the routs with only JR connection. However, some very short local connections maybe you want to consider spent extra Yen to save time taking a longer, multiple connections choice, especially carrying large luggage’s.
Written December 17, 2017
Did anyone know where is the second hand electronics like secondhand iphone, camera and etc? The place is really huge, i cant find one (if anyone could tell me the store name or near which store / building) ??? 😭😭😭😭
Written June 7, 2017
Try DenDen town. Got a variety of electronic shops there.
Written June 7, 2017
What is the best accomodation (cheaper rate) in Namba?
Are they any homestay at Namba?
Written April 14, 2017
Try Airbnb, a friend stayed in one and the place looks good , location is just around the corner of Dotombori.
Written April 15, 2017
I'm getting confused here... I can't tell the difference between Namba, Minami and Dotonbori. Are they one and the same?
Written May 11, 2016
lets make it simple:
just remember Namba as station.
Dotombori is street with best street food and restaurants in Osaka(pls don't miss the place)
Minami is that part of the city, all together, but this term you don't need when there.
Written May 17, 2016
Museumkaart
Delft, The Netherlands
we maken een cruise
Japan en doen verschillende havens aan zie vorig
en willen dan excursies maken kan ik bij u excursies boeken
Written March 15, 2016
Museumkaart
Delft, The Netherlands
wij maken een cruise Yokohama naar Vancouver
en doen een aantal Japanse havens aan zie bijlage vraag kunnen we van uit de havens excursies maken?
Yokohama, Japan 7:00am 4:00pm
WED 26APR17 Sea Day
THU 27APR17 Aomori, Japan 8:00am 5:00pm
FRI 28APR17 Muroran, Japan 8:00am 5:00pm
SAT 29APR17 Kushiro, Japan 8:00am 4:00pm
Miyazaki, Japan
SUN 30APR17 Cross International
Written March 15, 2016
Museumkaart
Delft, The Netherlands
we maken een cruise
Japan en doen verschillende havens aan zie vorig
en willen dan excursies maken kan ik bij u excursies boeken
Written March 15, 2016
JamilAmpang
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Thank you for the info. Definitely will find ways to get there as I'll be in Osaka on Monday for 4 days.
Written July 25, 2015
大阪市中央区の南半分はかつて「南区」と呼ばれ、今でも長堀橋駅南西出口にあるのは大阪南郵便局です。(大阪南警察署の管轄地域も郵便局と非常によく一致する)浪速区の東部も「ミナミ」の一部ではありますが、そもそも「キタ」とは梅田周辺、「ミナミ」とは旧・南区プラス浪速区東部だと、ハッキリと紙媒体にもネット旅行案内にも明記すればいいのに、と、思いませんか？でんでんタウンの南端あたりを境に、「ミナミ」に含まれるのか否か、ビミョーな気がするんですが。とりあえずWikiで〒556-の「浪速区」、「ミナミ」、〒541-の旧東区西部の、繊維問屋街や製薬業の道修町迄お越しの方は「大阪市中央区」で検索してみて下さい。
Written July 14, 2015
確かにそうですね！
何時かは統括されて行くと思いますね！
また住所も変わって行きますよ！
柔軟に覚えておきましょうね！
Written July 15, 2015
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