10 Things to do in Chuo That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Chuo, Japan including National Bunraku Theater, Dotombori District, Nanba Grand Kagetsu, Osaka Castle, Minami (Namba), Nipponbashi Denden Town, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, Osaka Castle Park, Kuromon Market, Hozenji Yokocho.
Restaurants in Chuo
1. National Bunraku Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
One of the few places where bunraku, traditional Japanese pupper theater, can be enjoyed, this theater combines the latest in theater technology with architectural elements from the Edo period in Japan.
2. Dotombori District
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4.5 based on 12,478 reviews
The heart of Osaka nightlife, this area is filled with theaters, restaurants, cafes, bars, arcades and nightclubs.
Reviewed By AR_Ismail90 - Bahrain, null
Dotonbori is the district to enjoy the real osakan delicacy , Shop and blend with locals to learn more about the culture .. the area filled with amazing restaurants, cafe’s & street food vendors ( vegetarian friendly, halal certified restaurants & Muslim friendly ones) so everyone can enjoy the local food without worries. Shopping in Dotonbori will drive you crazy .. you can enjoy shopping from well known international brands to 100 yen stores. It’s such fun and interesting place to visit .. I highly recommend it.
3. Nanba Grand Kagetsu
4. Osaka Castle
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4.0 based on 7,901 reviews
Once the largest castle in Japan when originally built in the 1580s, this castle has an observation platform with city views and a history museum that uses holograms, 3D pictures and other technologies to describe the history of the castle and the period during which it was built.
Reviewed By coldplaybunny - Osaka, Japan
A beautiful castle and magnificent testimony of history about the great city of Osaka. The castle is easily accessible with public transportation and covers a large area which includes a park around the castle with several amenities. The observatory on the top floor provides a beautiful view of the city and each floor shows you a moment of history and the role of the castle going back 300 years ago in Osaka. The castle takes you back in time and you will be able to see several exhibitions and when you stop on the second floor take a moment to wear a helmet and vest for a pictures as a samurai warrior. This is one visit you will remember forever so make sure to bring your camera and take pictures to share back home.
5. Minami (Namba)
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4.0 based on 2,031 reviews
Reviewed By diesel5656 - Samut Prakan, Thailand
Minami Namba Shinsaibashi is an amazing place for shopping and dining. Shopping : Cheap price, a lot of goods, modern, no tax and etc. Dining : Awesome foods and prices. I really like this place.
6. Nipponbashi Denden Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 561 reviews
Reviewed By 723stens - Brisbane, Australia
It's a must see for any otaku or anime lover. The prices of second hand figures here are much better than Tokyo. You can find good quality figures of current anime series for usually 600-1000yen cheaper than the same items in Tokyo. There's also a decent amount of retro game stores here and around Osaka which again, tend to be cheaper than the retro stores in Tokyo. Don't only stay on the main street, check the sides and surrounding streets for small shops and arcades. The arcades have really unique game machines that have been manually adjusted by the owners to make a whole new experience. I'm especially fond of the ping pong ball machine games, you use a claw machine mechanism to scoop up ping pong balls and attempt to drop one into the highlighted hole on half of a Takoyaki grill.
7. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
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4.0 based on 4,910 reviews
Reviewed By abahusada - Jakarta, Indonesia
Many Stores in Shinsaibashi-Suji Shopping Street are ABC Mart (Sneakers for Men & Women), Gu (fashion and clothes for Men, women and children), Disney, H & M, Tommy Hilfiger , GAP and etc
8. Osaka Castle Park
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4.0 based on 6,926 reviews
Formally the home of the wife of 16th-century Japanese ruler Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the 15-acre Nishinomaru Garden is one of Osaka's most beloved cherry blossom viewing spots, with the Osaka Castle Tower enhancing the backdrop.
Reviewed By 363shain - Luzon, Philippines
Went during sakura season and the park was beautifully filled with beautiful cherry trees that were in bloom. Plenty of seating and grounds to have picnics on.
9. Kuromon Market
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4.0 based on 3,225 reviews
Reviewed By kirtudb - Manila, Philippines
Kuromon market is a series of streets and alleys filled with vendors for anything you can think of - fruit, vegetables, pickles, eggs, chicken, wagyu beef and of course, seafood. We went here early in the morning to avoid the crowds and it was a pleasant experience. Everything is kept clean and the vendors are accustomed to tourists. The food on sale are relatively cheap compared to other places and the sushi and sashimi are fresh and delicious. We had that for breakfast. We were also able to pick up some souvenirs and small things to bring home to our family in one of the shops. Kuromon is a must visit when in Osaka.
10. Hozenji Yokocho
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4.0 based on 456 reviews
Harkening back to the quieter, more intimate Osaka of the 19th century, small food shops and historic souvenir purveyors lie under paper lanterns on each side of the narrow, stone-paved lane.
Reviewed By ChooiT - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Wander around the alleys in this area- you'll feel like you've walked into the past and you'll find some gems. Along the covered walkway there are alleys leading off. The lead into small pockets of old Japan with shrines, temples and quaint little restaurants
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