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Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

A bustling shopping street running north-south in the center of Osaka.

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The shopping street stretches about 580m from the south side of Nagahori-dori in the center of Osaka City to Soemon-cho-dori. Various shops, including cosmetics shops, apparel stores, drugstores, accessory shops, 100 yen shops, and musical instrument stores, line up on both sides of the street. With the long-established department store Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store and large stores of famous apparel brands, it is a shopping area that attracts many customers every day, showcasing the best of Osaka's liveliness.

There are many restaurants and cafes, so there's no problem with food. There are also shops selling Osaka's famous takoyaki and kushikatsu, which are popular with both locals and tourists. There is a good selection of takeaway gourmet foods, so you can enjoy eating while shopping.

From the 'Ebisubashi' at the southern end of the shopping street, you can see the Glico sign, a landmark of Osaka, up close. It is a unique Osaka photo spot, and many people take pictures on holidays.

Highlights

  • A representative shopping street running north-south in the center of Osaka.
  • Shops of various genres gather, making shopping fun.
  • There are many eateries such as restaurants and cafes, and you can enjoy Osaka gourmet.

Photos

  • The southern entrance facing Soemoncho-dori

    The southern entrance facing Soemoncho-dori

  • As it's an arcade shopping street, it's safe even on rainy days

    As it's an arcade shopping street, it's safe even on rainy days

  • A typical Osaka landscape unfolds from 'Ebisubashi' at the southern base

    A typical Osaka landscape unfolds from 'Ebisubashi' at the southern base

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

You can use the free Wi-Fi in the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

No, there are not. However, there are some inside the Daimaru Shinsaibashi store.

Q

Are there any toilets nearby?

A

There is a public toilet on the south side of Ebisubashi, but as of June 2023, it is under construction and cannot be used.

Reviews

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  • Neko Love

    不論平日假日、白天夜晚都是人,真是有夠熱鬧。

  • 夏婉欣

    旅人最愛的速食服飾店到個性派小店,各式各樣的商店都聚集於一地哦。

Details

Name in Japanese
心斎橋筋商店街
Postal Code
542-0085
Address
1-chome to 2-chome, Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Telephone
06-6211-1114(Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street Promotion Association)
Access
About 1 minute walk from Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)