To Osaka Nippombashi, the holy ground of pop culture in the west!
Nihonbashi, Osaka, which is one of Japan's three major electronic towns, is also famous as a mecca for Japan's unique pop culture such as anime, manga, and games. It is lined with shops of all sizes, including figures, toys, plastic models, robots, cosplay, and maid cafes, and is crowded with people who love pop culture, commonly known as ``otaku''. There are many hobbies that you can fall in love with even if you are not an otaku, and are sure to be enjoyed by both adults and children! Every year in March, the Nihonbashi Street Festa is held, which attracts many visitors and features a cosplay parade, voice actor talk shows, and stage performances by maids. Please come and visit the hot city of Nihonbashi.
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OSAKA METRO Sakaisuji Line "Ebisucho Station"
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2minutes on footNihonbashi General Information Center
The pink banner with Nihonbashi's original cheering character "Neon-chan" drawn on it is the landmark. The Nihonbashi General Information Center is full of information about Nihonbashi, from electronics shops to subculture, hobbies, and popular maid cafes, and offers free guide maps in English, Korean, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese in addition to Japanese. Our guides, who know everything about Nihonbashi, will be happy to assist you. When you visit Nihonbashi, make sure to stop by here first.
Nihonbashisuji Shopping District Promotion Association Denden Town Ota Roadsee spot1F, NTT Nihonbashi Building, 5-8-21 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
11:00-19:00 (Open all year round, but closed from 1/1 to 1/3)3minutes Walk -
@Home Cafe Osaka Main Store
Akihabara's famous maid cafe ``@Home Cafe'' left Akihabara for its 15th anniversary and came to Nihonbashi, Osaka, the center of otaku culture in western Japan. Like the main store in Akihabara, the exterior and interior are based on pink, creating a truly "Moe♡" worldview. In addition to Akihabara's standard menu, new menu items such as the vegan-friendly ``Akihabara Ramen'' and the ``Ribbon Cake'' served on a cute headband plate have also been introduced. When you come to Nihonbashi, Osaka, please come and experience the "Moe~♡" culture at @Home Cafe.
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Otalord
The road that runs parallel to the west side of Sakaisuji, a major thoroughfare that runs north-south through the center of Nihonbashi, is commonly known as ``Ota Road'' (meaning ``Otaku Road''). It's a bit different from Sakaisuji, which is lined with large stores and buildings, but the streets are lined with small shops and multi-tenant buildings, packed with maniac shops that pop culture lovers will love, and are crowded with people even on weekdays. Although the road is wide, there are few cars on the road, so Ota Road has a somewhat laid-back atmosphere. Just walking around and looking at the various shops along the street is sure to be fun.
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Volks Osaka showroom
A whole building is a hobby! Railway models, beautiful girl figures, toys, mecha, robots, character plastic models, plastic model supplies and tools, scale models of airplanes, ships, tanks, and even dolls. From the 1st floor to the 7th floor, the overwhelming number of products is one of the best in Japan. We have many of our own products, ranging from affordable items for casual users to rare items for core users, and many items that can only be purchased here. The bright, clean, gallery-like interior of the store is a space where even beginner hobbyists can forget about the time and have fun.
Volks Osaka showroom4-9-18 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
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hero toy institute
A hero toy specialty store whose landmark is a Kamen Rider standing proudly facing an intersection. The first floor is filled with new and popular products such as ``ONE PIECE'' and ``Kamen Rider,'' while the second floor is filled with used items, nostalgic antique toys, collector's items, and other enthusiast items. We have one of the largest selections of transformed figures "Transformers" that were born in Japan! The inside of the store, which resembles a toy box filled with everything from reasonably priced toys to ultra-rare items, is a sight to behold.
hero toy institute4-9-21 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
12:00-19:00 Closed on Wednesdays5minutes on foot -
G-store Osaka
A shop facing Ota Road that offers a wide variety of official character goods, proposing a lifestyle of character. The first floor is lined with items featuring well-known anime characters such as ``ONE PIECE,'' ``Dragon Ball,'' and ``Gundam,'' as well as popular bishoujo items such as ``K-ON!'' and ``A Certain Magical Index.'' . The second floor is filled with cosplay goods and doll-related products. New products arrive every week, and the store is busy even on weekdays. A perfect souvenir for anime fans.
G-store Osaka4-15-21 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka
11:00-19:30 Closed: Open all year round (closed only during New Year holidays) - GOAL!
Additional Information
- Taste spot
- Kuromon Market will appear on your right as you head north on Sakaisuji toward Nihonbashi Station. This ``treasure trove of food'' has delighted the taste buds of everyone from the professional chefs of high-end restaurants to the discerning tastes of ordinary people in Osaka, and is stocked with carefully selected ingredients from all over the country. There are over 40 fresh fish stores and many restaurants in this lively market, so you can enjoy a meal while walking around.
- souvenir
- If you go from Sakaisuji to Nansan Street towards Namba, you will find Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street, where you can find all kinds of cooking utensils and kitchen utensils. This shopping street, which is famous nationwide and is crowded every day with professional chefs, housewives, and foreign tourists, has a wide variety of products that can only be found in Osaka, the food capital. There are several shops selling food samples that look just like the real thing, such as sushi and fries, and miniature keychains are popular as souvenirs at reasonable prices.