This street has everything—food, entertainment, and shopping. There are so many takoyaki places, and they're always super popular.
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Namba Marui
A shopping complex in Namba, at the heart of Osaka’s Minami district. It offers excellent access from multiple train stations, including Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, which is directly connected underground, allowing visitors to enter without getting wet on rainy days. From B1F to 7F, the complex features shops offering women’s and men’s fashion, accessories, food, and a wide range of other products and styles, as well as experience-based stores.
There are lots of options for clothes, shoes, and accessories, but not many luxury brands. If you just want to experience the vibe of a Japanese department store, this place feels more relaxed than Takashimaya.
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Sumiyoshi Taisha
The head shrine of 2300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide, revered as the god of cleansing evil spirits, safe voyage and poetry. It is said that Osaka’s summer festival begins with Aizen Festival, via Tenjin Festival and ends with Sumiyoshi Festival.
This is one of the biggest parks in Osaka. It's great for taking photos and going for a walk.
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Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. The shrine has been known as "Tenjin-san of Tenma" by the people of Osaka since ancient times, and since its establishment in 949, people have entrusted it with all kinds of wishes, including those for plague, learning, and entertainment. During the exam season, the shrine is crowded with students preparing for exams.
This shrine is dedicated to academic success and achievements. Many Japanese students come here to pray for good results before their exams.