Enjoy Japanese culture and cuisine at Apollo Building and Lucius Building in Abeno, Tennoji!

The Tennoji Abeno area of ​​Osaka is easily accessible from various airports and is a popular spot with many tourist attractions in the surrounding area, including Tsutenkaku Tower and Tennoji Zoo.

Located in the heart of the Tennoji area, Apollo Building/Lucius Building is a complex where you can enjoy shopping, entertainment, and gourmet food. It is a convenient commercial building to stop by in between sightseeing trips, or before departing or going to bed.

In this article, we will introduce the charms of Apollo Building and Lucius Building!

How to get to the Tennoji area and Apollo Building and Lucius Building

Tennoji Station is served by JR, Kintetsu, and Osaka Metro, making it easily accessible from a variety of locations.

If you are coming from Kansai International Airport (KIX), you can get there in about 50 minutes on the JR Hanwa Line without changing trains. From Namba or Shinsaibashi, you can access the hotel in 5 to 10 minutes on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line without changing trains. There is also a direct limousine bus from Itami , and there are coin lockers right next to the bus stop, so you don't have to worry about storing large luggage.

Enjoy gachapon and crane games at Apollo Building!

At GiGO Abeno Apollo, located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Apollo Building, you can enjoy an entertainment experience that is unique to Japan!

Use the popular crane games and capsule machines to win anime and game figurines, character goods, stuffed toys, and more to take home as a memento of your trip. The building is bright and clean, and there are plenty of ideas to make it safe for even beginners to play.

This is a spot where you can experience Japanese pop culture, so be sure to stop by during your sightseeing!

Introducing Apollo Building's popular gourmet food!

Apollo Building and Lucius Building are food theme parks with a wide variety of international restaurants, including popular Japanese cuisine like sushi, soba, ramen, and izakayas, as well as curry rice, yakiniku, fast food, and more. You can also enjoy Osaka 's gourmet and sauce food culture, such as takoyaki and kushikatsu, which are unique to Osaka tourists!

The food and drink district is open from early morning until late at night, making it the perfect place to start your sightseeing or end your stay.

Among them, we will introduce some popular stores that we recommend!

Spicy Apollo: A Japanese curry with a fragrant spice

This restaurant, which began as a Western-style restaurant in Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto in 1950, has condensed its many years of experience into a single curry dish. Be sure to try this spicy curry, made by simmering fruits and vegetables until they melt and finishing it with an original blend of 35 spices!

The curry at this restaurant has a slightly different aroma and flavor than home-cooked curry, and is prepared lightly in an Indian style so that even if you eat a lot, it won't leave you feeling heavy, as a consideration for customers.

Apollo Building is perfect for souvenir hunting and experiences!

Apollo Building and Lucius Building are home to a wide variety of shopping and service stores! With a wide selection of goods and clothing that can only be purchased in Japan, as well as services that can only be received here, it's the perfect spot to find souvenirs and create memories of your time in Japan. Here we'll introduce some popular stores that we recommend!

You can wear traditional Japanese clothing, a kimono, and have your photo taken!

Honkimono Matsuba Abeno Apollo store, located on the basement floor of the Apollo B Building, offers a service where you can actually try on a kimono and have your photo taken.

Kimono is a beautiful culture with a history of over 1,000 years. The photos you take of the colorful designs and the unique silhouette created by dressing in the kimono will surely be unforgettable memories. Dressing will be done by a professional, so don't worry if you don't know how to wear it!

In addition, you can experience making charms using the traditional Japanese plum knot, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind original charm. Duration: Approximately 30 minutes Price: From 3,000 yen per person (materials included)

They also sell folding fans and miniature folding screens as souvenirs, which are great for yourself or as gifts! They make a truly Japanese souvenir (gift).

Japanese 100 yen shops where you can get high quality products at affordable prices♪

Located on the first floor of the Lucias Building, "Seria Abeno Lucias Store" is a 100-yen shop where you can find new encounters that will brighten up your daily life. Through easy-to-purchase items and experiences, you can discover exciting lifestyles.

The store is always filled with new excitement, with designs and quality that bring happiness to your life, trendy items, and unique products that will make you smile.

We offer products that are fun to look at, fun to choose, and fun to use, enriching your everyday life. Enjoy shopping in our bright and open space.

What did you think?

We introduced Apollo Building and Lucias Building in Tennoji, the second most popular area after Namba and Umeda, Osaka's most popular tourist destinations! We especially recommend these places to those who have already been to the popular tourist destinations!

If you visit Japan, be sure to stop by Tennoji!

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