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Events held here
- Mar 14 – Mar 28Grand Sumo March Tournament (Haru Basho)The only grand sumo tournament held in Osaka each year.
Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.
Themes that include this place
- Trains with private roomsKintetsu's Shimakaze sightseeing express has Japanese-style and Western-style private rooms. It runs from Osaka-Namba, Kyoto and Nagoya to Kashikojima, with one day off a week on each route.
- Sumo & traditional theaterThe March tournament is held at EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium), within walking distance of Namba.
Osaka guide
Dotonbori with its street food and neon, Osaka Castle, Tsutenkaku, the aquarium and Universal Studios Japan. The Midosuji subway line links Umeda in the north with Namba in the south.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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Dotonbori
A canal-side entertainment street of giant signs and neon, packed with takoyaki, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu shops. Liveliest at night.
Many overseas visitors
1st among places visited in Osaka by overseas visitors in the FY2025 survey (66.5%, counted with Shinsaibashi, Namba and Amerikamura) Source: Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, Kansai Airport Exit Survey FY2025
- Food & markets
- Night views
- Shopping & strolling
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 15 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ Midosuji Line to Namba, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 300m from here
- 2
Osaka Castle
A castle ringed by high stone walls and wide moats. The keep is a history museum with a city view from the top. Cherry blossoms in spring.
Many overseas visitors
2nd among places visited in Osaka by overseas visitors in the FY2025 survey (58.8%) Source: Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, Kansai Airport Exit Survey FY2025
- History & buildings
- Views
- Nature
about 2 hrPartly paidFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 30 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ JR Osaka Loop Line to Osakajokoen, then about 15 minutes on foot ・ 3.3km from here
- 3
Universal Studios Japan
A theme park of film and game worlds. Tickets can sell out on the busiest days, so buy them in advance.
Many overseas visitors
4th among places visited in Osaka by overseas visitors in the FY2025 survey (36.1%) Source: Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, Kansai Airport Exit Survey FY2025
- With kids
- Activities
- Anime & film
about 8 hrPaid entryWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 20 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ JR Loop Line and Yumesaki Line to Universal City, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 6.3km from here
- 4
Tsutenkaku and Shinsekai
An old downtown quarter at the foot of the tower, lined with kushikatsu shops and loud signs. It keeps a mid-20th-century feel.
Many overseas visitors
5th among places visited in Osaka by overseas visitors in the FY2025 survey (26.1%) Source: Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, Kansai Airport Exit Survey FY2025
- Food & markets
- Views
- Night views
about 1.5 hrPartly paidPartly step-free
Subway · About 25 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ Midosuji Line to Dobutsuen-mae, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 1.6km from here
- 5
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
An aquarium where you spiral down around a giant tank with whale sharks. A big Ferris wheel stands next door.
- With kids
about 2.5 hrPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 35 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ Midosuji Line to Hommachi, Chuo Line to Osakako, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 6.7km from here
- 6
Umeda Sky Building (Kuchu Teien Observatory)
An open-air deck joining the tops of two towers. Watch the sunset and the night view with the wind on your face.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minPaid entryFine on a rainy dayWheelchair & stroller friendly
Walk · About 12 min from Osaka-Umeda ・ 4.5km from here
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- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Large and easy to get lost in
- Typical transfer time: about 8 min
Lines from here
- Airport limousine bus Kansai Airport – Namba (OCAT)
- Airport limousine bus Itami Airport – Namba
- Nankai Limited Express Rapi:t (Namba – Kansai Airport)
- Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori / Urban Liner (Osaka-Namba – Yamato-Yagi – Tsu – Kintetsu-Nagoya)
- Kintetsu Limited Express (Osaka-Namba – Yamato-Yagi – Iseshi – Toba – Kashikojima)
- Nankai Airport Express (Namba – Shin-Imamiya – Tengachaya – Rinku Town – Kansai Airport)
- Nankai Koya Line (Namba – Hashimoto – Gokurakubashi)
- Kintetsu Nara Line Rapid Express (Osaka-Namba – Tsuruhashi – Yamato-Saidaiji – Kintetsu-Nara)
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line (Senri-Chuo – Shin-Osaka – Umeda – Namba – Tennoji)
Within walking distance of this station
See nearby on a mapPlaces you can drop by on foot after leaving the station. Times are estimates.
- Go hereSennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping StreetAbout 3 min on foot from Namba Station
A street of kitchenware specialists. Browse knives, tableware and plastic food samples.
- Go hereNipponbashi Den Den TownAbout 5 min on foot from Namba Station (Exit 4, Namba Station (Osaka Metro))
Electronics, anime, game and model shops gathered along Sakaisuji, Osaka's answer to Akihabara.
- Go hereNamba Yasaka ShrineAbout 6 min on foot from Namba Station
Famous for a stage shaped like a giant lion's head with its mouth wide open. A popular photo stop.
- Go hereNamba Parks "Parks Garden"About 7 min on foot
Terraced gardens climbing from the 2nd to the 9th floor of a mall, with a stream, rock garden and lawns.
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