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Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi, Osaka — where to start?

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From the airport to Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi
Train Kansai Airport → Tennoji Sta. About 35 min
JR Limited Express Haruka
Direct, no transfers
Recommended Food in Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi
  1. RAMEN KASSAIRamenRamen
  2. Naniwa Sushi HarukaSushiOmakase sushi
  3. Izakaya MasachanIzakayaSeafood·Sake
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Getting around Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

MainMidosuji subway line — Dobutsuen-mae, Tennoji; Sakaisuji Line — Ebisucho

MainJR Osaka Loop Line — 2 stops from Tennoji to Tsuruhashi (Koreatown)

OtherFrom Tennoji and Ebisucho, the 'Hankai Line' streetcar runs south to Sumiyoshi Taisha

On footShinsekai, Tsutenkaku and Tennoji Park are a 10-min walk

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Streets·Landmarks

Shinsekai · Tsutenkaku

新世界・通天閣

Retro sign-lined alleys and Tsutenkaku Tower, packed with kushikatsu shops.

Area
Osaka · Shinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi
Location
Shinsekai
Getting there
Ebisucho Sta. · Dobutsuen-mae Sta.
Admission
Observation deck: ¥1,200
Hours
9:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30)
Closed
Open every day

As of October 2026 · Prices and hours can change, so check the official website before you go.

Travel tips · No double-dipping in the sauce is a long-standing kushikatsu rule.
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More places nearby

Scenery·NatureShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Abeno Harukas 300

あべのハルカス

The observatory atop one of Japan's tallest buildings, with a 360° view over the Osaka plain.

Tennoji Sta. · Osaka-Abenobashi Sta.
Historic·TemplesShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Shitennoji Temple

四天王寺

Said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku as Japan's first state temple, with a five-story pagoda and cloisters.

Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Sta.
Scenery·NatureShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Tennoji Park · Tenshiba

天王寺公園

A park with the 'Tenshiba' lawn, a zoo and an art museum, connected directly to Shinsekai.

Tennoji Sta. · Dobutsuen-mae Sta.
Department storesShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Abeno Harukas Kintetsu

あべのハルカス近鉄本店

A large department store inside one of Japan's tallest buildings.

Tennoji Sta.
MarketShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Tsuruhashi Market

鶴橋商店街

A market linked to Koreatown, full of kimchi, side dishes and Korean foods.

Tsuruhashi Sta.
January festivalsShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Toka Ebisu

今宮戎神社 十日戎

Osaka's New Year festival to pray for business prosperity, with crowds buying lucky bamboo branches.

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
June festivalsShinsekai·Tennoji·Tsuruhashi

Aizen Matsuri

愛染まつり

The opening of Osaka's summer festival season, with women in yukata parading in palanquins.

Shoman-in Aizendo (Tennoji)
Historic·TemplesTenma·Tenjinbashisuji

Osaka Castle

大阪城

The castle built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Visit the main keep's observation deck and the large castle park.

Tanimachi 4-chome Sta. · Morinomiya Sta.