Located not far from Namba, Osaka, "Nihonbashi Ota Road" is a must-visit spot for anime, manga, and game lovers.
Akihabara in Tokyo is famous as a sacred place for anime, manga, and video games. The "Nihonbashi Otaku Road" has made a name for itself as a "mecca of otaku culture" to the extent that it is often referred to as the "Akihabara of Osaka".
This is a place to visit especially for those who want to "learn more about Japanese pop culture" and "get their favorite anime goods."
In this issue, I, an Osaka resident, introduce "Nihonbashi Ota Road," known as the "Mecca of Anime" and "Osaka's Akihabara!
What is Nihonbashi Ota Road?
Nihonbashi Ota Road" is a shopping street called "Nihonbashisuji West Shopping Street" in the area of "Nihonbashi" in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City. It is located in an area called "Nihonbashi" in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City.
Originally, this area, along with Tokyo Akihabara, was known as "Denden Town," an electric town with a high concentration of stores selling home appliances and electrical components.
Later, in the late 1990s, the number of stores related to anime and video games began to increase, and the area gradually developed into a "mecca for otaku and subculture culture.
Now called "Nihonbashi Otaku Road," it has become a popular area that attracts not only Japanese otaku but also tourists from overseas who love anime, manga, and video games.
Nihonbashi Ota Road recommended stores <3
There are many stores selling anime and game-related goods and figures, as well as maid cafes, on "Nihonbashi Otaku Road," but we would like to introduce three particularly popular stores.
1. animate osaka nihombashi
Animate" is an anime/game store that is well-known to most people in Japan, even if they are not "otaku," and is a must stop for anyone visiting the Nihonbashi Otaku Road.
Whether you are looking for figures, plush toys, card games, or other Japanese anime, comic, or game merchandise, you are sure to find what you are looking for at animate, which has a large selection.
Events are held from time to time, so it is recommended to visit at the right time.
Animate Osaka Nihonbashi also has an "Animate Cafe" where you can enjoy menus and goods collaborated with various anime and games for each period of time.
For cafes, "reservation by lottery on the web" is required in many cases, so please make a reservation in advance when you decide when you will visit.Official WebsiteCheck out the
| Address | 1F and 2F, Animate Building, 1-1-3 Nihonbashi-Nishi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka |
| Phone | 06-6636-0628 |
| Business Hours | Weekdays 11:00 - 20:00 Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00 - 20:00 open every day of the year |
| Official Website | Animate Osaka Nihonbashi - Anime store and specialty store in Osaka |
(2) G Store Osaka
(source:G Store Osaka)
G Store Osaka is a store that mainly sells "cosplay goods" such as manga and anime characters.
This is recommended when you want a costume of your favorite character.
You can also order cosplay costumes, so you can order a cosplay costume that fits your taste and size.
In addition, we also offer merchandise, CDs, and books.
| Address | 7-7 Sennichimae, Namba, Osaka City, Osaka |
| Phone | 06-6630-7655 |
| Business Hours | 10:00-20:00 Open all year round (with inventory closures twice a year) |
| Official Website | GEE! Store Information & Events |
3. maid cafe Cafe Cafe Doll
(source:café d'or)
If you are interested in Japanese pop culture, you should visit a "maid cafe" at least once.
Located on Nihonbashi Ota Road, "Cafe Doll" is one of the oldest maid cafes in Osaka.
Opened in 2005, the brightly lit restaurant offers a wide variety of menu items, making it an enjoyable enough place to enjoy as a café.
Of course, you will be welcomed by maids in cute original maid uniforms as waitstaff, so enjoy a wonderful time.
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| Address | Esta Building 3F, 5-4-20 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka |
| Phone | 06-6631-8829 |
| Business Hours | 11:00-22:00 open every day of the year |
| Official Website | café d'or |
Access to Nihonbashi Ota Road
The Nihonbashi Ota Road is easily accessible from Namba Station on any of the lines.
There are many hotels, restaurants, and leisure spots in the Namba area, so even first-time visitors to Osaka will find it easy to get around.
| Address | Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka |
| nearest station | Namba Station, Osaka Metro Midosuji, Sennichimae and Yotsubashi Lines 10 minutes walk from "Namba Station" of Nankai Electric Railway |
If you want to enjoy Japanese pop culture, go to Nihonbashi Ota Road.
Ota Road in Nihonbashi, known as the "holy land of Japanese anime in the west" and the "Akihabara of Osaka," is the perfect place to enjoy Japanese pop culture. It is the best place to enjoy Japanese pop culture.
If you have never been to this place, you should definitely pay a visit if you are a fan of Japanese manga, anime, or video games.
It takes about 10 minutes on foot from "Namba" station, one of the main stations in Osaka, and the area is lined with hotels and restaurants, so you should never be bored!
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