Osaka 4 Days 3 Nights Shopping Guide

#OsakaShoppingGuide

🛒 Shopaholics, drugstore lovers, trendsetters, foodies

Day 1: Shinsaibashi · Dotonbori (Osaka’s shopping core area)
✅ Morning
- Daimaru Department Store (Shinsaibashi): High-end cosmetics (SK-II, Shiseido), Japanese local brands.
- PARCO: Youth fashion (WEGO, UNIQLO), anime merchandise (Nintendo OSAKA, CAPCOM store).

✅ Afternoon
- Drugstore spree: Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Daikoku, OS Drug (compare prices! Recommended to buy face masks, EVE painkillers, DHC lip balm).
- Dotonbori: Buy souvenirs (Glico cookies, limited edition Pocky), takoyaki molds.

✅ Evening
- Don Quijote (Donki): Open 24 hours, one-stop shop for snacks, beauty products, electronics.

Day 2: Umeda Shopping District (High-end department stores + tech-savvy malls)
✅ Morning
- Hankyu Department Store: International luxury brands (LV, Gucci), Japanese cosmetics counters (tax refund on B1).
- Hanshin Department Store: Basement food street (recommended Kobe beef bento, okonomiyaki sauce).

✅ Afternoon
- GRAND FRONT OSAKA: Muji flagship store, Panasonic showroom.
- Yodobashi Umeda: Electronics paradise (Dyson, cameras, beauty devices).

✅ Evening
- HEP FIVE: Red Ferris wheel mall, girl’s brands (SNIDEL, Lily Brown).

Day 3: Namba · Orange Street (Streetwear + vintage treasure hunting)
✅ Morning
- Takashimaya (Namba): High-end souvenirs (Tokyo Banana, Yoku Moku cookies).
- NAMBA PARKS: Greenery mall, visit Tokyu Hands (stationery, miscellaneous goods).

✅ Afternoon
- Orange Street: Streetwear haven (Supreme, BAPE, Champion), vintage shops (JAM, Kindal).

✅ Evening
- America Mura: Affordable fashion, second-hand record stores, experience Osaka street culture.

Day 4: Kuromon Market + Rinku Town Outlet (Restock + discount shopping)
✅ Morning
- Kuromon Market: Buy wagyu gift boxes, dried blowfish, fresh fruit (but remember to compare prices!).

✅ Afternoon
- Rinku Town Outlet (one stop before Kansai Airport):
- Coach, Michael Kors 30-50% off
- Nike, Adidas sneakers at super low prices
- Japanese brands: BEAMS, URBAN RESEARCH

💡 Shopping Tips
1. Tax-free guide: Tax refund available for purchases over 5,000 yen, bring your passport! Department stores usually charge a 1.55% handling fee for tax refunds.
2. Business hours: Department stores close at 8:00 PM, drugstores stay open past 10:00 PM.
3. Payment methods: Alipay/WeChat Pay accepted in many stores, but carry cash for markets and small shops.
4. Luggage storage: Coin lockers available at Namba and Umeda stations (large lockers 700 yen/day).

🍣 Food Recommendations Along the Way
- Shinsaibashi: Original kushikatsu, Kani Doraku crab
- Umeda: Udon at Hankyu Sanbangai, okonomiyaki
- Namba: Kinryu Ramen, Chibo okonomiyaki

This itinerary allows efficient shopping while enjoying Osaka’s cuisine, and on the last day, shopping at the outlet before heading straight to the airport is super convenient.