What to do and see in Chuo, Kinki: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Chuo, Japan including The Drunken Clam, Bar Nayuta, HK Club Q International Party Bar, Dotombori District, PC and Retro Bar Space Station, Minami (Namba), Nipponbashi Denden Town, Ebisu Bridge, Hozen-ji Temple, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.
Restaurants in Chuo
1. The Drunken Clam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 211 reviews
Welcome to The Drunken Clam! We are an English karaoke bar in Osaka Japan which we provide free karaoke service to all our customers. Free entry charges and no seating charges.
Reviewed By 275dl
It was awesome drinking in a Family Guy themed bar. I can finally say I had a beer at the Drunken Clam. Everyone inside the bar was friendly, and it seemed like most of the customers knew each other. My friends and I really liked the atmosphere, good vibes all around. The whole bar lit up and sang classic songs together in both English and Japanese. Visitors don’t need to worry if they don’t understand Japanese because everyone spoke English. I recommend stopping by, it’s next to Dontomburi and the entire area is quite lively. I’ll definitely come back with some friends.
2. Bar Nayuta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
A cozy little shelter, "Bar Nayuta", is located at, just in front of America Mura (Shinsaibashi)'s most famous spot, Triangle Park (Sankaku Koen). Come and spend a night in Osaka with us. We're looking forward to drinking with you.
Reviewed By omajumder - New York, United States
I cannot begin to describe how amazing this bar is. I came here in January of 2019 and have thought about my experience at least every other day. The memory is a source of great comfort. If I had one reason to return to Osaka, it would be to have drinks here. I’ve been fascinated with the speakeasy concept for some time and have visited quite a few in New York and Long Island. The entrance to this speakeasy is unmarked except for a symbol in the elevator. When I first went with my wife, we couldn’t find the door until we had more time to reflect ????. The bar is beautifully designed and has a distinct gothic aesthetic. The lights are low, with most seats at the long bar with a few tables and chairs along the back. The first draw to this bar is the promise of custom cocktails, and it delivers. I was able to try 6-8 creations, some being classic or obscure cocktails with liquor more to my taste. All were different and offered a new experience. My bartender was extremely attentive to all the guests and is probably the best cocktail “shaker” I’ve seen. We made time in our full schedule to go back to the bar two times or three times. Our last time, our bartender had a shot of Fernet Branca with us to thank us for our patronage and gave me his business card which I still have today. If your main reason for visiting Japan is to make unforgettable cherished memories, you must make time for this. We did not even take photos at the bar in order to fully experience the moment. This bar does cater almost exclusively to foreigners meaning the staff speak English very well and are very accommodating. Most guests were well-behaved and the bartender was genuinely curious about other cultures or what tourists saw and ate that day. Some of the guests did become a bit rowdy, but nothing too bad. Regardless, this bar was the first of our trip that highlighted Japan’s exquisite bartenders and bar scene.
3. HK Club Q International Party Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 579 reviews
Tripadvisor No.1 Bars & Clubs in Osaka Nightlife in Osaka Certificate of Excellence 2017 2018 HK ClubQ Osaka International Party Bar New Open Club Q in minami... Great Music and Drinks... Everybody invited International Party Bar HK Club Q Now Open. Everybody is Welcome... Come to meet new friends. Unique international club in Japan !!! B1F 2-1-14 Higashi shinsaibashi Chuo-ku Osaka-city HK ClubQ International Party Bar
Reviewed By Q7772XGantoniog
Great bar!!! Very friendly staff and very accommodating!!! Great place to chill with good tasting concoctions, I definitely recommend while at Osaka, just 2-3 min walk from Dotombori food strip.
4. Dotombori District
Overall Ratings
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.
5. PC and Retro Bar Space Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Space Station is a place of worship of the medium of the computer game. It is also a bar that provides computer and retro games free of charge in a non-smoking environment where you can booze it up!
Reviewed By PJD412 - Big Sky, United States
This is such a cool bar. The owner, Matt, knows so much about different games and is always willing to help you out. Even if you don`t game often, he will point you in a direction to explore and have fun. The atmosphere is retro and chill, and it is right in the mix of Amemura. All of the staff are super friendly and often multilingual. If you are looking for a place where everyone is welcome, check this spot out!
6. Minami (Namba)
Overall Ratings
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.
7. 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.
8. Ebisu Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By iluv2eatntravel - San Diego, United States
If there is one spot to get the best photos of Dotonbori , this is it! This was our 2nd time visiting Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi and the views from the Ebisu Bridge still amazed us. Strategically located in between Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi over the Dotonbori canal, it acts like a big courtyard between these attractions with the most noticeable billboards (such as the Glico man) and entry ways. Especially amazing at night when all the lights are lighted up from the billboards, the river walk, the shops etc. The sights and the sounds and the energy were just at another level unmatched elsewhere.
9. Hozen-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By DzulhilmiZulkifli - Putrajaya, Malaysia
Very beautiful temple for photo shot. Please come here during night because the view is more beautiful. it is a small open air temple. The location also perfect, inside Dotomburi district.
10. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
Overall Ratings
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
