If, like me, you just want to enjoy 😎 the tranquility of an urban oasis away from the lively shopping crowds in Osaka’s busy districts,
I highly recommend this area.
This hotel 🏨 has such a stylish design. The entrance is surrounded by greenery. Although the check-in counter doesn’t feel grand or luxurious, a lot of thought and care has clearly gone into the lounge 😴 area. If you don’t visit during the hottest part of summer, the outdoor seating area is the legendary social media photo spot 🤳.
It’s really chill. There’s a McDonald’s 🍔 right outside the hotel,
and there are also lots of yakiniku restaurants 🍴 at the intersection. It really has the atmosphere of a peaceful urban oasis in the middle of a busy area!
I highly recommend their Japanese set breakfast 🍳.
It may look ordinary, but the first bite made my taste buds dance ballet 🩰.
It’s an incredibly thoughtful and refined breakfast!
I looked it up
and found out why it’s so impressive 👍.
Breakfast at Zentis Osaka is served at the UPSTAIRZ restaurant on the second floor of the hotel. Supervised by Chef Shinya Otsuchihashi, the restaurant combines Japanese and French culinary styles and uses local, seasonal ingredients. It offers several breakfast options, including American breakfast, a Japanese set meal (with seven refined Japanese dishes), and vegetarian meals. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Restaurant and cuisine highlights
UPSTAIRZ Restaurant: Located on the second floor of the hotel, with an open kitchen, dining area, and outdoor seating.
Japanese-French fusion: Chef Shinya Otsuchihashi draws on his experience studying in France to combine the essence of Japanese and French cuisine.
Local ingredients: Breakfast features local ingredients, with an emphasis on seasonal flavors.
Variety of choices: Several breakfast styles are available, including American breakfast, a Japanese set meal (with soup and Japanese-style omelet), and vegetarian options.
Zentis Osaka | Review by Norton Liang
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Osaka City Central Public Hall
A meeting facility in Nakanoshima. The elegant red brick building, based on the Neo-Renaissance style with baroque elements, is a landmark of Nakanoshima. The Osaka Central Public Hall construction was completed in 1918, which was paid by Einosuke Iwamoto, who was known as a "speculator of chivalrous" 's donation only.
A work of European-style architecture🏘️ in Japan🇯🇵 that incorporates literary themes from (Greek🇬🇷 mythology):
The statues above the arched section of the Osaka City Central Public Hall's roof depict two deities representing the god of commerce and the goddess of wisdom.
The two deity statues
Mercury, god of commerce: The Roman god of commerce, trade, and industry.
Minerva, goddess of wisdom: The Roman goddess of wisdom and knowledge.
These statues were intended as a wish for Osaka's commerce and industry to prosper, reflecting the character and aspirations of Osaka as a commercial city. -
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The Kyu-Shibuyagawa Yuho-Doro (Cat Street)
A promenade on a back street, one street off the main street, connects Shibuya and Harajuku. Part of the "Kyu-Shibuyagawa Yuho-Doro" starting near the Jingumae police box is known as "Cat Street," where many popular stores, especially among young people, are located. There are various theories about the origin of the street name, such as "because there are many cats" or "because it is as narrow as a cat's forehead” etc...
Highly recommended
A very young crowd, very chill, and lots of stylish vintage clothing stores.
Highly recommended
A space in the city where you can “filter out” the noise and reset your senses.
If you love architecture 🏘️, coffee ☕️, or vinyl records 💿, you definitely have to come:
B1F (Lab): In collaboration with OGAWA COFFEE and champion barista Taka Ishitani, offering in-house roasted single-origin coffee beans and expertly crafted blends.
1F (Main): Offers espresso, signature drinks, and handmade bread, and serves as the main counter.
2F (Listening & Tea Bar): Combines vinyl music with tea culture and has a comfortable seating area where people can take a break.
3F (Gallery): An exhibition space for art and design.QUARO (クワロ) is an experiential specialty coffee and cultural space in Harajuku, Tokyo (Jingumae, Shibuya), newly opened in February 2026.
• Located next to Harajuku Cat Street
A four-story sensory space extending from basement level B1 to the third floor, combining specialty coffee, design, art, and music. It is bright and airy during the day, while at night, the lighting and metal decor create a completely different atmosphere. -
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TOKYO SKYTREE(R) TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN(R)
Boasting a height of 634 meters, TOKYO SKYTREE is the world’s tallest free-standing tower which stands in the center of TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN surrounded by tourist facilities. The tower has two observation decks, Tembo Deck at a height of 350 meters and Tembo Galleria at 450 meters.
Are you team Tokyo Tower 🗼 or team TOKYO SKYTREE?
Tokyo’s two major landmark towers 🗼
TOKYO SKYTREE may not have the imposing design of Tokyo Tower 🗼, but its slender white steel structure gives it a romantic feeling, as if it suddenly appeared in the sky!
According to the website, TOKYO SKYTREE rotates daily among three colors: “Iki” (pale blue), “Miyabi” (Edo purple), and “Nobori” (orange). They symbolize the Edo spirit of “Iki,” the aesthetic sensibility of “Miyabi,” and the prosperous future of “Nobori,” expressing the passage of time from today into tomorrow and from tomorrow toward the future.
It has an added touch of elegant Japanese aesthetics!
It’s really hard to put the camera down 📷! -
