2025 Nishinari Ward Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

\ TORI Bozu / TORI Bozu is open from 8am. I had morning yakiniku in Nishinari. When I arrived around 10:30am, there were already customers there and they were talking about the Hanshin Tigers. I like this kind of deep atmosphere♪ This is a restaurant where you can eat Yamagata beef. The meat was thick and delicious, and the offal was also great, I loved the crunchy texture! Yakiniku in a drum can is good, but it's also fun to grill it on a grill in this kind of atmosphere. They also have giga-sized highballs, and overall it was good value for money♪ I made my Nishinari debut last year and now I occasionally make appearances in Nishinari. If you want to have morning yakiniku, please give it a try. -------------------------- TORI Bozu 📍2-14-10 Sanno, Nishinari-ku, Osaka ⏰8:00-22:00 🚃3 minutes walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station -------------------------- #toribozu #morningyakiniku #yamagatabeef #nishinarihorumon #nishinaridrinking #nishinarihorumon #horumonyakiniku #osakayakiniku #nishinarigourmet #nishinarilunch #shitamachigourmet #trip2023

Shinkaisuji Shopping Street in Nishinari has a retro arcade that still retains a strong Showa-era atmosphere. The store signs, appearance, and even the lighting in the arcade all have a retro feel to them. If you want to experience the real atmosphere of the time, not the artificial Showa era, why not visit this place? I went at night, so the shutters were down and the shopping street was quiet and silent, but I think the lively shopping street in the daytime is also atmospheric and wonderful. #ShowaRetro #ShoppingStreet #Nishinari #RetroStreetScenery

Address: 1-9-31 Hanazono Minami, Nishinari-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 557-0015 Atmosphere/Facilities: An old-fashioned downtown takoyaki shop. Recommended points: We got complimentary pickled vegetables and soup with takoyaki. Average price: 500-1300 yen Location: Nishinari, Osaka, a takoyaki shop in the town. With family and friends. Budget per person: Evaluation: The takoyaki without sauce is served with shichimi and dashi. They also have grilled squid, which is very filling. They also have beer sets. While watching the mother at the counter, a small dish of pickled daikon and carrots was brought out, and she offered us a complimentary soup with takoyaki floating in it (100 yen on the menu). I recommend this place for a stroll around Tengachaya.

#OsakaItinerary The morning sun was a little shy, and I boarded the Nankai Electric Railway and headed towards Shin-Imamiya Station excitedly. As soon as I got off the bus, I was stunned by the scene in front of me - the crowds were bustling and the hustle and bustle was filled with a strong sense of city life! Shin-Imamiya, the most down-to-earth corner of Osaka, today I will spend a day feeling its common charm and warmth. 09:00 Arrived at Shin-Imamiya Station, breakfast awakened taste buds From the west exit of Nankai Electric Railway "Shin-Imamiya Station", less than 3 minutes walk, I was attracted by the direction of Tsutenkaku. On the way, I found a roadside stall and ordered some steaming Kansai-style takoyaki. The crust was crispy and the inside was soft. Paired with a glass of cold lemon soda, I instantly felt happy. Shin-Imamiya is located in southern Osaka, close to Tennoji. Historically, it was a settlement for the working class, and today it still retains a strong commoner culture. Although this place is not as glamorous as Namba, it has a simple and friendly feeling that makes people instantly integrate into local life. 10:30 Tsutenkaku, a nostalgic landmark overlooking Osaka After eating, I walked about 5 minutes to Tsutenkaku (business hours: 10:00-20:00, adult ticket 1,000 yen). This iron tower, built in 1912, was once a symbol of the Taisho era. Although it was later rebuilt, it still exudes a strong retro atmosphere. I took the elevator to the observation deck and looked down at the streets of Shin-Imamiya. The densely packed rooftops and high-rise buildings in the distance seemed to be telling the story of the city's changes over the past century. The New World area under the tower is full of nostalgic game arcades and skewers shops. It is as lively as a never-ending market, reminding me of my childhood at the amusement park. 12:30 Zoofront Shopping Street, a paradise for common people’s food After leaving Tsutenkaku, I strolled to the nearby Zoofront Shopping Street. This retro shopping street is a hidden gem in Shin-Imamiya, lined with inexpensive food stalls and second-hand shops. I ordered a steaming hot skewer, the beef tendon and chicken skin were fried crispy and delicious, only 200 yen! This was once a commercial district where workers gathered after the war, and it still retains its low-key bustle. There are not many pedestrians on the street, but every stall owner has a sincere smile, making people feel the purest Osaka style. 15:00 Tennoji Zoo, an encounter between childhood and nature After lunch, I walked about 10 minutes to Tennoji Zoo (business hours: 09:30-17:00, adult ticket 500 yen). Opened in 1915, this zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Japan. The park is lined with green trees. I watched the penguins walking unsteadily and the elephants swinging their trunks leisurely, and my mood instantly became relaxed. Although it’s small in scale, it’s full of warmth, especially when I saw the children pointing at the animals excitedly, I couldn’t help but recall my own childhood. 17:30 Afternoon tea, enjoy the warmth of the common people After visiting the zoo, I returned to the vicinity of Shin-Imamiya Station and found an old-fashioned tea shop. I ordered a cup of strong Japanese coffee and a piece of soft cream cake. Old songs from the Showa era were playing in the store. People were hurrying outside the window, but no one urged me to leave. At this moment, I felt the slow pace and human touch of Shin-Imamiya. Here, people seem to know how to enjoy the ordinary beauty of life better, and this sentiment is touching. 19:00 The journey ends with a lot of memories As night falls and the lights outside the car window gradually brighten, the bustle of Shin-Imamiya still lingers in my mind. On this day, from the nostalgia of Tsutenkaku to the common people's flavor of the shopping street, to the natural fun of the zoo, I felt the most authentic side of Osaka. The people here guard their daily lives with enthusiasm and smiles. This tenacity and warmth are the most beautiful scenery of Shin-Imamiya. #Shin-Imamiya #Osaka Travel #Tsutenkaku #Zoo Front Shopping Street #Tennoji Zoo #Common People's Culture #Japan Day Trip

"Cafe Causley" right next to Dobutsuenmae Station on the subway It's a cafe that was originally there for about 70 years, so the shop sign and the interior have a calm, Showa-era atmosphere☺️ This time I ordered a pudding a la mode and coffee jelly🍮✨ Both were very delicious, with cute plates and presentation💖 --------------------------------------- 📍1-2-28 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 🕰️ 9:00-19:30 🚃 1 minute walk from Dobutsuenmae Station --------------------------------------- #DomesticTravelRecord #OsakaTrip #OsakaCafe #OsakaGourmet

#NovemberTravelSupportEvent Address: 2 Chome-12-1 Hanazonokita, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0016 Japan This is a retro cafe called lucky&love in Nishinari Ward, Osaka. I went there to have morning coffee because it was near my accommodation, but if you go early in the morning before 10:45 AM, you can eat a 400 yen set, so there were a lot of customers inside~ You can enjoy brunch at a low price, so be sure to go!

#0yentravelnovember This is a yakiniku restaurant in Nishinari-ku, Osaka City that I personally think is a hidden gem! They have an all-you-can-eat course, and the restaurant is very spacious! Each table is large, so you can sit comfortably! The staff are very energetic, and the food is served very quickly, which is a nice plus! The quality of the meat is quite good, to be honest! The kotetsu-chan in particular is very bouncy and delicious! All the side dishes are also delicious, and I think this is a yakiniku restaurant with good value for money! I recommend you to go there too!! 📍 6-1-70 Minamitsumori, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 🕰️ Monday-Thursday: 11:00-23:00 　 Friday-Saturday-Sunday-Holidays: 11:00-23:00 💰 Budget: 4000 yen

This is a very popular restaurant, popular not only with older men but also with young people during the day on weekdays. You can also occasionally see women dining alone. It's mainly a standing bar, and the restaurant isn't that big, so it's usually filled with about 15 people. The atmosphere is deep, but that's what makes it fun☺️ The horumon (220 yen) is fresh and juicy. The sauce is delicious, but it's even more delicious when you add garlic. I ordered a lemon chuhai, horumon, and boiled egg, and the total came to 610 yen. It's so cheap! If you're looking for a horumon restaurant in Nishinari, I highly recommend "Marufuku." 📍Location: 1-6-16 Taishi, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 8:00-21:00 2-minute walk from Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Sakaisuji subway line 2-minute walk from Minami-Kasumicho Station on the Hankai line 6-minute walk from Shin-Imamiya Station on the JR/Nankai lines #0 yen trip November

Located near Tennoji and a short distance from Tsutenkaku, Nishinari-ku Airin is a town that many people have an image of as being unsafe and dirty. However, if you actually go there, you will find that it is a wonderful town where you can eat gourmet food at reasonable prices. You can walk around or eat in a restaurant. The friendly people of Kansai will welcome you. The photo shows some horumon that I bought for 250 yen. Can you believe that this amount is 250 yen? You can also buy a Coke for 60 yen from a vending machine. If you use the loop line, it is close to Osaka Station and is a very accessible town, so please don't be afraid to give it a try. It has been cleaned up quite a bit, so there is no need to worry. #NishinariHormone #Nishinari-kuAirin