Khu Minami

Osaka - Japan

Minami is Osaka's center of shopping, dining and nightlife . This is a world of neon lights, colorful people and some of the best food on earth

Minami, which means "south" in Japanese, is Osaka's number two urban center (after Kita/Umeda). Consisting of Shinsaibashi and Namba districts (and a bit of Minami-Horie), Minami is where Osakans go to have a good time. From north to south, Minami is bisected by the wide Midosuji Avenue, home to some of the city's most extravagant shopping malls and fashion boutiques.

From east to west, Minami is bisected by the Dotombori Canal, surrounded on both sides by Dotombori's bustling nightlife and dining district. Running parallel to Midosuji and Dotombori, you'll find some of Osaka's classic covered shopping. And to the southeast, you'll find Den-Den Town, Osaka's main electronics and pop culture district.

Popular areas in Minami include

Dotonbori District (dining/entertainment/shopping district) Named for the Dotombori canal that runs through its middle, Dotonbori is a crowded and colorful entertainment district located most of the east side of Midosuji. The Dotonbori Road runs parallel to the canal to the south and it houses some of the biggest and most famous restaurants in Osaka.

Midosuji (shopping street) Osaka's "main street", Midosuji is a broad street running north/south right in the heart of Minami. All the major international luxury brands have stores here, including Dior, Chanel, Armani and Louis Vuitton, and you'll also find the vast Daimaru shopping mall here. Needless to say, shopping is a lot of fun.

Hozenji Yokocho area . This cobblestone alley, with restored and restored traditional shops and restaurants, is one of the prettiest streets in Osaka and it looks like it was magically transported from somewhere. in Kyoto.

Doguyasuji Arcade (kitchen and cookware shopping district) About a 5-minute walk southeast of Namba subway station , a covered shopping district called Doguyasuji is a street that supplies restaurant and home supplies Osaka's kitchen. This is where you'll find that weird plastic food sample to take home as a quirky gift or a cooking knife, lacquer bowl, or Japanese chopsticks.

Shinsaibashi-suji (shopping district) This covered shopping arcade is the quintessential “shotengai” or covered shopping district. It runs parallel to and one block east of Midosuji. Even if you don't intend to shop, it's a good idea to walk along this street and experience an eye-opening view of life in Japan.

Shochikuza (kabuki theater) Osaka's main kabuki theater, Shochikuza, is well worth a try for fans of traditional theater. Even if you don't stay for the entire show, a kabuki performance is enough to transport you to another world.

Amerika Mura (trendy district) Amerika Mura (known as “Amemura” to locals) is located west of Midosuji, just north of the Dotombori Canal. This is an area of narrow streets lined with shops that mainly appeals to 20-year-old fashionistas with strong trends in urban clothing and hip hop wear. It's a fun place to wander and there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the area, most of which welcome expats.

Den-Den Town (electronic shopping district) Like Tokyo's Akihabara electronics mall, Den-Den is the city's shopping street for electronics, cameras, computers, and pop culture. About a 10-minute walk southwest of Namba Station in Nippombashi, running roughly between Nippombashi and Ebisucho stations on the Sakaisuji subway line. Many of the shops here have English-speaking support staff, so don't be afraid to ask for help when looking for something.

Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum Although small and unassuming, the Kamigata Ukiyo-e Museum in the heart of Dotombori is a gem for lovers of Japanese art. Fans of woodblock prints will find plenty of interest here.

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Minami is Osaka's center of shopping, dining and nightlife . This is a world of neon lights, colorful people and some of the best food on earth