Perfect for a quick drink or last-minute shopping! "Times Place Namba" is located inside Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station!

What is Times Place Namba?

You can enjoy the flavors of Osaka inside the train station.

Times Place Namba is a shopping and dining complex located inside Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station. Taking advantage of its location in Namba, one of Osaka's busiest entertainment districts, it features restaurants serving ramen perfect for a late-night snack after drinking, as well as popular Osaka omelet rice restaurants.

It's also suitable for quick shopping before boarding the train.

Furthermore, Osaka Namba Station is the starting point for express trains, and there are several shops selling snacks and drinks necessary for long journeys. There are also souvenir shops selling classic Osaka sweets and goods.

Where is Times Place located?

This image is a map of Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station. As shown in the map, Times Place Namba is located inside the station after passing through the ticket gates.

How do I get in? Can I enter without a ticket?

No train ticket? No problem! Just purchase an admission ticket!

Some of you may be wondering, "Can I enter Times Place without a train ticket?" The answer is yes, you can enter even without a train ticket.

How to purchase admission tickets

① Purchase an admission ticket with a "Time's Place service coupon" at the designated automatic ticket vending machine.

② Upon purchase, you will receive two tickets: an "admission ticket" and a "service ticket." Insert the "admission ticket" into the automatic ticket gate and enter the store you plan to visit.

③ Please present your "admission ticket" and "service coupon" when paying at any store on campus. You will receive a discount equivalent to the admission fee in exchange for the service coupon. *Valid only on the day of purchase.

④ Insert your admission ticket into the automatic ticket gate to exit. *An admission fee is required if you stay for more than 2 hours.

How to enjoy Times Place Namba: Introducing shops along with usage scenarios and itinerary.

Times Place Namba is also known as "Gochibura Namba" (meaning "easy to stop by") because it brings together shops that you can easily pop into even for a short time. The aim is to create an area where everyone, from tourists to commuters and students, can get excited about delicious food.

[Plan 1] Take a little detour with the kids

Here are some shops that are perfect for a little detour on your way out or on your way home from lessons.

First, let me introduce "Enfant Kintetsu Namba Station Store." This is a shop specializing in bite-sized mini cream puffs. They use fresh milk delivered from the Tamba Tajima region and carefully selected ingredients to make custard cream that is meticulously hand-cooked in copper pots by skilled artisans. The choux pastry, baked using a traditional recipe, pairs perfectly with the custard. They also have a store inside Osaka Uehonmachi Station.

Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Next, we introduce "Gozasoro Kintetsu Namba Station Store," a shop that has been loved by people of all ages for a long time. Gozasoro's "Aka bean paste" is made using the same method since the company's founding, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of red beans, a gift from nature. In addition, their "white bean paste" uses tebou beans, a type of kidney bean said to be a preventative measure for gourmets, and is Toyotomi in dietary fiber than red beans.

[Plan 2] Take a break after work and enjoy a beer at a shop inside the station.

Times Place offers more than just sweets! Namba is a bustling area with many business people. Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station is also the starting and ending point for express trains, so there are probably some people who want to grab a quick drink before heading home after finishing their business trip. For those people, we recommend "Dotonbori Beer Stand".

Dotonbori Beer Stand offers craft beer made with 100% malt and no adjuncts, ensuring a balanced aroma, appearance, taste, and freshness. Enjoy a Toyotomi of snacks while standing and drinking. It's highly recommended for those who want a quick, unpretentious drink.

Business Hours: [Weekdays] 14:00-23:00 (Last Order 22:30) [Weekends & Holidays] 12:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:30)

What did you think?

We've introduced Times Place Namba, a facility that can be used in a variety of ways depending on your needs. You can stop by on your way to work or school, or even make a special trip by purchasing an admission ticket! It's also a very convenient facility when you realize you've forgotten something before boarding an express train. Please do use it!

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