Osaka Shopping Guide｜Popular Routes Recommended (A Must-See for Beginners)

Shopping Guide

For first-time shoppers in Osaka, we recommend two main core areas:

1. Shinsaibashi・Namba
- Shinsaibashi Shopping Street: Osaka’s busiest shopping street, home to UNIQLO, GU, Daimaru Department Store, and drugstores (Matsumoto Kiyoshi, OS Drug), perfect for affordable clothing and beauty products.
- Dotonbori: Great for shopping and photo ops (Glico billboard), Don Quijote (open 24 hours) is recommended for bargain hunting.
- Amerikamura: A youth fashion hotspot, filled with vintage shops and unique stores.

2. Umeda
- Hankyu・Hanshin Department Stores: High-end brands and Japanese cosmetics counters.
- GRAND FRONT OSAKA: Focuses on lifestyle goods and tech products, with a flagship MUJI store in the North Building.
- Lucua: A favorite among young women, featuring a full range of Japanese fashion brands.

Tips:
- Compare prices before buying cosmetics; prices vary greatly in Shinsaibashi.
- Remember to claim tax refunds at department stores (minimum purchase of 5,000 yen required).

Post by 湯馬士火車頭 | Jun 4, 2025