Shinsaibashisuji

Route Planning: Shinsaibashi is a large area with a dense concentration of shops. It's recommended to determine your main destinations in advance and roughly follow the route: "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street → Daimaru/PARCO → American Village → Dotonbori" to avoid backtracking. Payment and Tax Refund: Most shops and restaurants now accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, which is very convenient. Large department stores and drugstores generally offer tax-free shopping; remember to bring your passport. Best Time to Visit: It's recommended to start your visit in the late afternoon. This allows you to experience the daytime hustle and bustle while also enjoying the most dazzling night view – a win-win situation. Transportation: The subway is very convenient. Shinsaibashi Station is a transfer station for multiple lines, and the shopping area is directly accessible from the station exit.

🌟Must-see photo spots (with best times) 1. Glico Sign - 👉Camera locations: Middle of Ebisu Bridge (front view for panoramic shots), Riverside under the bridge (upward view with street view), 3rd floor of the drugstore across the street (close-up shots to avoid crowds) - ⏰Time: No one's around before 9:00 AM! The atmosphere is even more dramatic at night when the lights are on (brightest from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM). - ✨Tips: Wear light-colored clothing; the neon background is incredibly vibrant! 2. Dotonbori Canal - 👉Camera locations: Walk along the riverside promenade, using the giant Crab Doraku sign or takoyaki model as your backdrop. - ✨Tips: Have a friend take a photo from the other side, capturing the canal, lanterns, and you in the frame for a truly Japanese movie-inspired look! 3. American Village Graffiti Wall - 👉Address: West side of Shinsaibashi (near Tanimachi 4-chome Subway Station) - A variety of street-style graffiti and colorful shipping containers. Styling in trendy, cool clothes will make you look like you're in a magazine shoot! 4. European Village Cobblestone Street - 👉Suochosuji Street, with its British-style streetlights and brick buildings. Strolling in a short skirt and snapping a few photos will instantly transform you into the streets of London~ 👗Outfit Tips - Japanese-Sweet Girl: Light-colored JK skirt/floral dress with white sneakers and a canvas bag. - Street Style: Loose T-shirt, overalls, and sneakers. A baseball cap is even more striking. - Retro Style: High-waisted jeans and a crop top. The retro poster wall at the entrance of Shinsaibashi PARCO is a perfect spot for photos! 📌 Tips - Many drugstores have cartoon figures in front of them (like Matsumoto Kiyoshi's Kumamon), offering free photos with them—super cute! - The cherry blossom season (March-April) and Christmas decorations (November-December) in front of Daimaru Department Store are great hidden photo spots. - Go in the evening to take photos against the light—your hair will glow! Remember to use live mode to capture some moments! Food and Prices - Mizuno Okonomiyaki: Located at 1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka, this okonomiyaki restaurant has been recognized by Michelin Guide for eight consecutive years. Both the yamanomiyaki and yakisoba okonomiyaki are highly recommended. The ingredients are plentiful and the portions are generous. The price per person is around 1,500 yen (approximately RMB 75).​ - Shabucho: Located at 1-15-25 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, the sukiyaki here is tender and the vegetables are well-seasoned. The lunch hour is a great value, with prices around 3,000 yen (approximately 150 RMB) per person. - Kibitaki: Located on the 3rd floor of Samboa Bldg, 2-1-10 Shinsaibashisuji, this is a highly rated yakitori restaurant in Shinsaibashi. The yakitori is cooked to perfection, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Prices are around 2,000 yen (approximately 100 RMB) per person. - Daiki Suisan Conveyor Belt Sushi: Located on the 10th floor of Daimaru Department Store, the sushi is fresh, with prices ranging from 10 to 20 RMB per plate, or around 80 RMB per person. - Yoshinoya: Across from Shinsaibashi-gu, they offer tempura, oden, udon, and more, with prices ranging from 35 to 60 RMB per person.

A must-visit place in Osaka Citywalk is a place for checking in, taking photos and shopping No need to worry about voice problems or rain problems, the street design has solved them for you The steamed buns and snacks in Figure 4 are worth lining up, and the Jinlong Ramen in Figure 6 comes with free rice and side dishes, which is definitely the king of cost-effectiveness. This is also a paradise for purchasing agents, with discounts and tax refunds, but a bunch of live-streaming purchasing agents in drugstores should be managed. Overall, it is worth spending a day here!

Record of 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Tour & 2024.2 Spring Festival Leisure Tour When you come to Osaka, Shinsaibashi is a must-go place for shopping. Department stores such as Daimaru and PARCO, as well as various brand counters are all in Shinsaibashi. It has been more than four years since I went there twice. Where has the time gone? Shinsaibashi Commercial Street is in the north-south direction, and it intersects with Dotonbori Food Street. I often walk around Dotonbori and look up, and it is Shinsaibashi, haha. Shinsaibashi is really good for shopping. You can basically find the brands you want. Of course, it is necessary to search and plan in advance to avoid walking back and forth on Shinsaibashi. When shopping along Shinsaibashi, remember to turn your head frequently to appreciate the scenery of the paths on both sides, which is in sharp contrast to the bustling crowds on Shinsaibashi. There are few pedestrians on the path, the steps are slow and quiet, the sky is blue and peaceful, and countless criss-crossing wires are hung in the air. There is no sense of chaos, but there is a beauty that complements each other. Cars are parked in an orderly manner on both sides of the road, and vehicles occasionally drive slowly and steadily. The ordinary daily life has a kind of ordinary beauty.

It is a commercial shopping district in Osaka. In the 17th century, the merchant Okada Shinsaibashi built a bridge connecting Shinmachi and Dotonbori theater area. Since then, merchants have gathered, trade activities have flourished, and it has gradually developed into today's Shinsaibashi. • Geographical location: Located in the central district of Osaka City, with Shinsaibashisuji Commercial Street as the center, north to Nagahori Street and south to Dotonbori, connecting the "north" prosperous district centered on Umeda and the "south" prosperous district in the Shinsaibashi and Namba areas. ◦ Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street: A 600-meter-long arcade pedestrian street, it is the main battlefield for shopping, with drugstores, fast fashion brands, local brands, etc. ◦ Daimaru Department Store: A large department store with a century-old history, it has many well-known international and domestic brands. The snacks in the supermarket on the B1 floor can be used as souvenirs. ◦ Shinsaibashi Parco: A fashion shopping center, with trendy clothing and local brands on the 2nd to 4th floors, and a large number of well-known IP peripherals on the 5th and 6th floors. ◦ Orange Street: The South Building has international brands and high-end Japanese brands. • Characteristic blocks include ◦ American Village: Located on the west side of Shinsaibashi, it has unique patterns on the walls and is a trendy place loved by young people. It is home to shops selling eclectic clothing and other goods. ◦ European Village: Suochosuji, with its stone-paved sidewalks, British-style street lights and rows of brick buildings, has an elegant style. • Food recommendations: There are many delicious foods in and around Shinsaibashi, including Okonomiyaki, Sukiyaki, Yakitori, etc. • Cultural activities: Pass through Midosuji in the middle of Shinsaibashi. In autumn, a colorful Midosuji parade will be held, with military bands from all over the world participating.

Shinsaibashi is a must-visit street in Osaka. It is one of the landmark streets in Osaka. It is located in the center of Osaka. The subway is very convenient. Even if you play late, you don't have to worry about not being able to go back. The subway in Osaka runs until very late. The Shinsaibashi street has the famous food Ichiran Ramen. Friends who love Japanese ramen can go there to taste its delicious food.

You must check in at Shinsaibashi when traveling in Osaka to experience an international city. There are many foreign tourists of various skin colors. I took photos with the Glico figurines and ate authentic octopus balls. There are many snacks here, various toy stores, and small gift shops. Overall, it's pretty good.

Shinsaibashi is one of the must-see attractions for Chinese tourists in Osaka, especially the two "Snow Seal" and "Glico Runner" signs with a history of nearly 100 years, which are the landmarks of Shinsaibashi. Be sure to take photos here. Many department stores and drugstores here often have discounts, so it is recommended to do your homework in advance. How to get there: Take the subway Midosuji Line and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, and get off at Shinsaibashi Station; you can also take the subway Midosuji Line and get off at Namba Station. After exiting the station, walk north for about 10 minutes to the canal of Dotonbori. Walk east along the river for about 5 minutes to see the Ebisuji Bridge. Shinsaibashi is to the north of the Ebisuji Bridge. Shinsaibashi is one of the largest commercial shopping areas in Osaka, with Shinsaibashisuji Commercial Street as the center, north to Nagahori Dori and south to Dotonbori. It is concentrated with many boutiques, specialty stores, restaurants and large shopping malls, and there are bustling citizens and tourists from morning to night. Besides shopping, tasting authentic Osaka cuisine is also a great pleasure. Here you can eat Japanese cuisine such as Osaka-style grilled food, skewers, takoyaki, ramen, etc. You can also taste the flavors of other parts of Asia and other countries in the world such as Europe and the United States. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Shinsaibashi Station is located outside Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, which is about 600 meters long from north to south. It has a closed light-transmitting arcade, so you can go shopping without worry even in the wind and rain. From large department stores, century-old shops to affordable shops, it is very suitable for tourism shopping. You can also stroll in the alleys next to Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, where you will find some interesting shops. At Dotonbori Ebisuji Bridge, you can see that at night, the colorful neon lights and flashing billboards make this place full of infinite vitality.