Nanba
Cost
free
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Namba Bridge (Dotonbori) in Osaka, CC BY-SA 3.0
About
"Nanba" (In English usually spelled "Namba" but actually should be spelled with an "n" as the correct pronunciation is Nanba, in Japanese なんば) is a large area around the Nanba Station(s) that has an abundance or restaurants, shopping centers and drinking spots. 4 train lines stop at Nanba, JR, Kintestu, Nankai and Hanshin, and 3 subway lines also. Nanba is considered to the the "Center" or "Main Area" of "South Osaka" but many Osakans believe it is actually the "City Center" of Osaka itself. The most famous imagery you see of Osaka is located in Nanba like the Doraku Crab and the Glico Man Neon Billboard. Nanba is the city that NEVER sleeps... it you feel like a fun day of shopping or a wild night of partying, head down to Nanba and a great time is to be had!
Access
Closest Train Station: Nanba
Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0076 Japan
Hotels & Lodging
Recommended
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Hours & Fees
Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.
