Den Den Town (Nipponbashi)
Osaka's Akihabara: a street of electronics, anime and game shops.
- Area
- Osaka · Dotonbori·Namba
- Location
- Nipponbashi
- Getting there
- Ebisucho Sta. · Nipponbashi Sta.
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Varies by shop
As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.
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Dotonbori
Osaka's iconic street, lined with giant signs and food stalls along the canal.
Hozenji Yokocho
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Namba Yasaka Shrine
A shrine famous for its giant lion-head stage, said to swallow bad luck.
Amerikamura
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Kuromon Market
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Shinsaibashisuji Shopping Street
A 600 m covered shopping street lined with drugstores and fashion shops.
Dotonbori Takoyaki
Octopus balls, crispy outside and gooey inside, sold at a row of stand-up stalls.
Osaka-style Okonomiyaki
A cabbage batter grilled on a hot plate and slathered with sauce and mayo — Osaka's signature dish.