Grand Front Osaka

Osaka

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Grand Front Osaka

This shopping mall is a paradise for bargain hunters. Here you can get the latest fashion, high-end electronics and modern furniture. A number of restaurants and cafes provide refreshments during a long day of shopping. You won’t leave this place empty handed.

Shopping

Osaka’s shopping areas can be divided into four districts: Umeda, Namba, Shinsai-bashi and Tennoji. Umeda has some of the city’s largest department stores. Namba, also known as Minami, has the best food culture. Shinsia-bashi is arguably the main shopping area, where you will also find the popular Amerika-mura, a district with many American style shops. This is the place where many young Japanese come to check out the latest trends or just “hang out”. Look out for the tell-tale Statue of Liberty. At the Tennoji district you will find both priceless antiques and contemporary fashion.

Osaka Station City

Osaka Station City

The Osaka Station City is not only the main railway station in Umeda but also a popular shopping place in the city. If you arrive to Osaka by train you can directly dive into shopping life and check out the many department stores and fashion centers within. Take your time to stroll through the …

Hankyu Department Store

Hankyu Department Store

In the Umeda district lies Hankyu, Japan’s largest chain of department stores. This is a flagship store situated at Hankyu Terminal in Umeda. The interior is exclusive, just as other Hankyu stores across Japan. The brands are both International and Japanese, such as GAP, Miyake, Nicole Farhi, Kenzo and Cerruti. If you go there, …

Hep 5 Department Store

Hep 5 Department Store

There are over 150 stores in the “hip” Hep 5, also in the Umeda district. Most of them are fashion retail shops that suit young costumers, but people of all ages can find something of interest at this department store. There is a Disney store and a Snoopy Town Shop for the children, all …

Flea Market at Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine

Flea Market at Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine

There are several markets worth a visit and they are often set up around the temples. At the flea market at Ohatsu Tenjin Shrine (Umeda), held twice a month (1st and 3rd Friday of every month), you will find many works of art and antiques. The market has 30 to 40 interesting antique shops. …

Daishie Market at Shitennoji Temple

Daishie Market at Shitennoji Temple

The Daishie Market at Shitennoji Temple is held monthly, and has a wide variety of second hand clothing, antiques and traditional food to sample. The market is held the 21st of every month, and is located next to the Shitennoji Temple (Tennoji …

Central Wholesale Mart

Central Wholesale Mart

This food market is sought after for its fresh produce. The market was established in 1931, and specialises on fish but also has everything from high-quality meat, eggs, vegetables and fruit, to other more unusual ingredients. …

Kintetsu Department Store

Kintetsu Department Store

This mall is situated in the Tennoji district. It sells items like clothing, food, cosmetics, accessories, electrical appliances, bedlinen and furniture. Among international top brands, there are also traditional Japanese items, kimonos and ceramics. On the ninth floor Kintetsu has an art gallery which hosts exhibitions and art …

Shinsaibashi

Another popular area is Shinsaibashi. This area features not only some of the best fashion stores in the world but also a great nightlife and local …

Amerika-mura

This shopping area in Osaka is a temple for fashionistas and vintage fans. The shops here sell America-inspired clothes, shoes and feature a number of second hand shops for records and, again, fashion. A shopping heaven during day times, the district is also worth visiting at night as it turns into a vibrant party …

Yodobashi

Do you need a new memory card for your camera, a back-up charging device for your phone or a fresh set of headphones? Then there’s no better place to go than Yodobashi Camera. Within you get all kinds of electronic devices, good services and low prices. In case you get hungry during your shopping …

Kuromon Ichiba

Kuromon Ichiba, the Black Gate, is a huge market place that will surprise you with delicacies of the area. Around 200 shops and stalls will offer you fresh fruit, healthy vegetables or meat and also deliver restaurants nearby. Mingle with the locals and taste Japan at this shopping …

Nipponbashi

Near Sakaisuji Avenue you can find an electronics paradise at Nipponbashi. Better known as “Den-Den Town”, the district offers you collectibles, various manga and comic books, as well as movies and DVDs. The vast offer and the low prices make this area the ideal shopping location to browse and …

Abeno Harukas

Abeno Harukas is not only Osakas biggest skyscraper but also holds one of the largest department stores in all of Japan. On 100,000 square meters you can find stores from well-known brands and high quality interior design shops. If you’re looking for some excitement besides shopping you can climb the 60th floor and enjoy …

Grand Front Osaka

Grand Front Osaka

This shopping mall is a paradise for bargain hunters. Here you can get the latest fashion, high-end electronics and modern furniture. A number of restaurants and cafes provide refreshments during a long day of shopping. You won’t leave this place empty …

Pokemon Center

This place will warm the hearts of retro game fans. This shop is dedicated to the little monsters and inside you will find collectibles, kitsch and everything in between. Kids and grown-up Poke-buffs will love this store. Step in and catch 'em …

Mitsui Outlet Park Osakatsurumi

Mitsui Outlet Park Osakatsurumi

Sportsgear, brand Jeans, urban fashion – you name it. This outlet center will fulfill your bargain dreams. Here you can buy all your favourite brands for discount prices. Popular also with the locals, it can get quite crowded in the evening hours so you might want to make sure to step in early in …

Whity

This underground shopping mall leads you directly to the Osaka main train station. This unusual place holds a number of fashion stores as well as cafes and restaurants for you. Don’t forget to bring comfy shoes; you will want to walk around a lot in …

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

The longest shopping street in Osaka and all of Japan, Tenjinbashisuji stretches some 2.6km from north to south of the city, and is a must-visit for shopaholics and souvenir hunters. The arcade houses over 600 shops and stores, along with street food vendors' stalls, restaurants, pachinko parlors and more. Here you can buy everything …

Lucua

This shopping center is a heaven for urban shoppers. Inside you can mingle with the hip local crowd looking for the latest fashion trends. Whether office or party life, you will find dresses for every occasion at …

Ota-Road

Ota-Road is Osaka's answer to Akihabara, an otaku culture paradise where lovers of contemporary Japanese pop culture can find merchandise and collectibles related to their favorite anime, manga and video games. There are also a number of arcades, hobby shops and maid cafes, which should not be …

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