[2025] Enjoy the Osaka-Kansai Expo even more! Recommended spots in "Namba"
The Osaka Kansai Expo will open in April 2025. If you are visiting Osaka on this occasion, we recommend visiting Namba, one of Osaka's most popular shopping districts. Why not enjoy the Kansai Expo and sightseeing in Osaka from Hotel Noum OSAKA in Tenmabashi?
Enjoy Osaka from Hotel Noum OSAKA
Hotel Noum OSAKA , located in Tenmabashi, Osaka , is about 40 minutes by train from Yumeshima, the venue for the Osaka-Kansai Expo. In addition, it has good access to both Kita and Minami in Osaka, making it the perfect base for sightseeing in Osaka.
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The Osaka-Kansai Expo is finally opening!
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The Osaka -Kansai Expo will open on April 13, 2025. The venue will be Yumeshima in Konohana Ward , Osaka City . Nearby attractions include Universal Studios Japan and the Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
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5 Recommended Spots in Namba
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- Osaka's landmark [Dotonbori Glico Sign]
- Namba Grand Kagetsu: Japan's largest comedy theater with the largest number of seats
- A wide selection of kitchen utensils lined up at Sennichimae Doguyasuji
- Hozenji Yokocho: An alley full of charm
- Enjoy shopping and gourmet food at Namba Parks
- Enjoy sightseeing in Osaka with "Hotel Noum OSAKA" as your base!
Namba is one of Osaka's most popular shopping districts. It is visited by many people from both within Japan and overseas, and is a popular area among young people in Japan. You can enjoy the lively Osaka atmosphere all day long. If you are visiting Osaka, be sure to stop by.
Osaka's landmark [Dotonbori Glico Sign]
Ebisubashi Bridge, a bridge over the Dotonbori River that runs through the Namba area, is a popular photo spot. The reason is the huge Glico sign! Be sure to take a photo as a memento of your visit to Osaka.
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Namba Grand Kagetsu: Japan's largest comedy theater with the largest number of seats
This is a comedy theater run by Yoshimoto Kogyo. It is open all year round and you can enjoy manzai, skits, rakugo, and shinkigeki by veterans and young comedians alike. It's sure to become a fun memory of your trip to Osaka!
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A wide selection of kitchen utensils lined up at Sennichimae Doguyasuji
This shopping street has everything related to food and drink. There is a wide selection of products, from specialty cooking utensils to everyday items for use at home. You can also experience making food samples, which is fun for both children and adults.
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Hozenji Yokocho: An alley full of charm
Hozenji Yokocho is a restaurant district lined with long-established traditional restaurants, bars, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu restaurants, etc. It has long been a popular spot for entertainers and cultural figures, and you can enjoy the old-fashioned atmosphere with its elegant stone pavement and Aka lanterns.
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Enjoy shopping and gourmet food at Namba Parks
A commercial complex with around 250 stores selling fashion, miscellaneous goods, and gourmet food. There are also plenty of play areas for children, including a lush rooftop park. It's a place the whole family can enjoy.
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Enjoy sightseeing in Osaka with "Hotel Noum OSAKA" as your base!
At Hotel Noum OSAKA, we can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out. Please feel free to ask our staff.
Hotel / Cafe Lounge Hotel Noum is a 50-room hotel located in Minamitemma, Osaka. CONTACT +81 6-6940-0882 noum.osaka@no-um.jp
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