Osaka Shopping Red List｜High-Value Alternative Options

#OsakaShoppingGuide

A must-read before shopping in Osaka! Based on personal experience, here’s a "Red and Black List" to help you avoid pitfalls and shop more enjoyably~

1. Orange Street

✔️ Suitable for: Guys who love trendy brands, outdoor style enthusiasts

• 80% of second-hand stores focus on men's clothing; women's styles are limited and pricey (e.g., Carhartt shirts around ¥600, cheaper through domestic resellers)

• More influencer photo spots than affordable good stores, great for photos but hard to find gems
✅ Alternative recommendations:
▫️ Shinsaibashi "American Village": More vintage women's clothing stores, like "3rd STREET" with vintage dresses priced ¥300-500
▫️ Umeda "Lucua 1100": Complete selection of young women's brands, easy tax refund

2. Second-hand stores near Daimaru Department Store

✔️ Suitable for: Collectors with a generous budget

• Luxury second-hand bags are shockingly expensive! Chanel CF medium size starts at ¥40,000+, pricier than new in-store items

• High product repetition, hard to find unique pieces
✅ Alternative recommendations:
▫️ "Vintage Qoo (Umeda store)": Excellent condition Chanel and LV monogram styles, priced around 70-80% of retail
▫️ "Aura Vintage (Shinsaibashi store)": Full range of niche designer second-hand jewelry, perfect for mix-and-match

3. Don Quijote (Shinsaibashi store)

✔️ Suitable for: Travelers needing late-night drugstore/snack shopping

• Shelves are messy like a warehouse; drugstore prices 5-10% higher than street shops (e.g., Rohto eye drops ¥80, Matsumoto Kiyoshi ¥70)

• Long tax refund lines! Recommended to combine purchases over ¥5000 and do tax refund at department stores
✅ Alternative recommendations:
▫️ "Matsumoto Kiyoshi (Ebisubashi store)": Clear floor layout, often has "second item half price" deals
▫️ "SunDrug (Umeda store)": Many Chinese staff, can ask about hidden coupons in Chinese

⚪️ Red List: Buy with confidence! Excellent value

1. Shinsaibashi PARCO Department Store

• Hub for young trendy brands! Lululemon discounted items ¥300-500, 40% cheaper than domestic prices after tax refund

• Must-buy skincare on the first floor at "Shiro"! Hokkaido limited edition scented soap ¥150, perfect gift packaging

2. Umeda Yodobashi

• Electronics lover’s paradise! Switch OLED ¥1800 after tax refund, over ¥500 cheaper than domestic

• Third-floor stationery area "Tokyu Hands", limited edition tapes and notebooks ¥20-50, perfect souvenirs

3. Namba CITY Department Store

• Montbell tax refund specialty store! Outdoor jackets ¥800-1500, unbeatable value compared to domestic

• Basement floor "Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street", kitchenware and Japanese-style goods ¥50-200, great for home enthusiasts

💡 Practical Tips:

• Drugstore price comparison tool: Download the "Rakuten Ichiba" app to check nearby store prices in real time
• Best tax refund route: Department store shopping → same-day tax refund → last-minute drugstore restock (avoid overweight luggage)
• Hidden discounts: Follow the "Osaka Tourism Bureau" official website for frequent e-coupons (e.g., Daimaru Department Store 5% off)

Avoid pitfalls and spend your money wisely~ Shopping in Osaka can actually be very easy! 🛍️