Enjoy shopping in Osaka at Namba Parks!

Namba is one of the most representative and famous bustling neighborhoods in Osaka Prefecture. It is one of the most famous and bustling streets in Osaka Prefecture, and many people include it in their itinerary as one of the classic routes in their Osaka trip. Namba Parks is a shopping center directly connected to Namba Station, where you can enjoy the beautiful rooftop parks and sumo wrestling shows that are often posted on SNS!

Of course, there are many other places to visit, such as grocery stores where you can find souvenirs and places to eat.

In this issue, we'll introduce you to some of the recommended stores, gourmet foods for dining and relaxing, and must-see spots if you're visiting Namba Parks!

What kind of a neighborhood is Namba?

Osaka has two main busy districts, the so-called “Kita-ku” and "Minami-ku". The most representative of the "Southern District" are Namba, Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori. The area is full of "Osaka's symbolic landmarks," including the Glico billboards on Ebisu Bridge and the shopping malls that combine gourmet food with shopping, and is filled with a vibrant mix of domestic and foreign tourists every day.

In the Namba area, where Namba Parks is located, there are many other attractions worth visiting, such as Namba Ohanagi, Namba City, and Namba Pedestrian Street, which are perfect for traveling!

The area is easily accessible by train. From Shin-Osaka Station, which is served by the Shinkansen, take the Osaka Subway Midosuji Line to Namba Station in about 15 minutes. If you are traveling from Osaka-Umeda, you can reach Namba Station in about 10 minutes from Umeda Station, also on the Osaka Subway Midosuji Line.

There are three stations in the Namba area: Namba Station (Osaka Subway Midosuji Line, Yotsubashi Line, Nankai Line), JR Namba Station, and Osaka Namba Station (Kintetsu Line, Hanshin Line). Each station is served by a number of routes, which makes traveling to and from Namba from any part of Osaka very convenient, albeit a bit complicated, and is one of the highlights of the area.

If you are traveling directly from Kansai International Airport, you can take the Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express Rapi:t from Kansai Airport Station.
It takes about an hour to get there (the total fare is 1,450 yen, including a ticket and a limited express ticket).

Introduction to Refractory PARKS

Namba Parks is a shopping center directly connected to Namba Station on the Nankai Line. This huge building has 9 floors of boutiques, fashion stores, general merchandise, restaurants, and a movie theater, housing over 200 stores! In addition, there is a natural park on the roof, so you can enjoy the entire facility all day long.

Stores are open from 11:00 to 21:00, restaurants from 11:00 to 23:00, and the rooftop park is open late into the night from 10:00 to 24:00, making it an ideal place to shop, buy souvenirs, dine, and take a break, but with so many stores, it can be confusing to know where to start.

In this article, we will recommend a few stores that you must visit when you are in Namba Parks, as well as the attractions of the facility's famous rooftop park! Be sure to make your travel plans with the suggestions in this article.

Alpen Outdoors

After entering Namba Parks, we recommend you to visit “Alpen Outdoors” on the 3rd and 4th floors.

The store carries a wide range of products including camping and recreational items, hiking gear, outdoor clothing and more.

There are men's, women's and children's collections. There are also unisex styles for all your traveling needs.

The store also carries a wide range of walking shoes from popular brands.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hiker, you'll find what you're looking for here.

High-performance mountaineering backpacks from "OSPREY", hiking shoes from "SCARPA", and mountaineering shoes from "SPORTIVA" are also highly recommended! There are many famous brands for camping and outdoor activities.

Alpen Outdoors
Refugee PARKS 3F, 4F
Business Hours 11:00-21:00

VILLAGE VANGUARD

Next, you can go up one level to explore the Village Vanguard on the 5th floor.

This store carries everything from cartoon characters and anime peripherals to clothing, cosmetics, other groceries and popular candy snacks.

There are also a lot of quirky and interesting products, and with the limited space available, it's fun to just browse around the bustling store!

The store also carries a variety of anime peripherals from the famous Japanese animation studio Ghibli, as well as Sanrio merchandise, which is also popular in China for its cute cartoon characters such as Hellokitty, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Kuromi. Not only can you buy them for yourself, but you can also buy them as souvenirs for your family and friends.

There is also a wide selection of candy snacks and convenience foods available for you to enjoy on the go or at the hotel.

In front of the store, there is also a Twister area, which makes people eager to try it out. The wide variety of twisting machines lined up in a row is particularly eye-catching!

VILLAGE VANGUARD
Refugee PARKS 5F
Business Hours 11:00-21:00

Kiwamitonkatsu Katsuki

After all that shopping, you're bound to get hungry. Head over to the 6th floor's food and beverage level, where you'll find a wide variety of delicious restaurants to choose from.

I want to try every one of them... This time we recommend Kiwami Tonkatsu Katsuki, a specialty store whose pork cutlets are deep-fried using Japan's own branded pork.

At this restaurant, you can savor the tender and juicy Japanese “tonkatsu”, which is not only offered as a 3cm thick thick thick cut pork loin, but also as a tonkatsu set meal made with “yuyuan pork”, which is characterized by tenderness and marbling of the meat. The specialties of “Four Dollar Pork" are the tenderness of the meat and the marbling of the meat. You must come here to experience the specialty of this restaurant.

The "Tenkai" set meal consisting of tonkatsu and prawns (the outer side of the picture)

“Kiwamitonkatsu Katsuki Platter”, an eye-catching platter of fried pork cutlet with fried prawns from "Shiken Pork"

In addition to the pork cutlet, the “Angel Shrimp” is also a highly recommended dish. It is made with prawns of the highest quality and safety standards. You can also enjoy a variety of other meat dishes.

The restaurant is equipped with a tablet ordering system that supports Chinese, Korean and English.

Kiwamitonkatsu Katsuki
Refugee PARKS 6F
Business hours 11:00-22:00 (LO 21:30)

THE SUMO HALL HIRARAKUZA OSAKA

After you've finished shopping and satisfied your taste buds, you can now enjoy some entertainment. We recommend "THE SUMO HALL HINARUZA OSAKA" on the 8th floor.

At this new entertainment venue opening on May 30, 2024, you can enjoy a sumo wrestling entertainment show with a new feel in English. "Sumo wrestling has been a traditional Japanese sport for more than 1,500 years. Here you can experience the deep cultural heritage of this sport.

Even if you are not familiar with the rules of sumo wrestling, it doesn't matter because the entire program will be conducted in English. You will also be given a basic guide on how to best enjoy the show so you can feel at ease.
In addition, a special performance in Chinese is planned for the Chinese Spring Festival in 2025. Please look forward to it!

In addition to watching the show, you can also participate in a sumo wrestling experience, have your photo taken with a sumo wrestler, and other programs that will make your trip to Japan unforgettable!

Tickets to the show include a meal and a drink. You can enjoy bento and snacks and watch the sumo wrestling show on stage in traditional Japanese style.

The attached store sells a variety of sumo accessories!
There are also a variety of Japanese specialty goods that you can buy as souvenirs.

THE SUMO HALL HIRARAKUZA OSAKA

Refugee PARKS 8F
Business hours ＜Two shows a day＞First show/opening 17:00, opening 18:00, second show/opening 20:00, opening 21:00, ＜One show a day＞opening 18:00, opening 19:00
Closed on Tuesdays
※Latest booking time is until the end of the show (about 60 minutes for each show).
※The time and date of the performance are subject to change. Please visit the official website for details.

PARKS GARDEN

Last but not least, we would like to recommend “PARKS GARDEN”, the rooftop park of “Namba Parks”. It is a highlight of Namba Parks and is definitely worth a visit.

Although you are located in the bustling city of Namba, you can find healing in the rich natural environment of “Parks Garden”. Parks Garden is home to about 100,000 plants of about 500 species and is inhabited by migratory birds and a variety of insects. There is a lawn where you can lie down freely, and a workspace equipped with Wifi and power outlets, so you can spend your time at your leisure.

Although it is an attraction that can be enjoyed during the daytime, it is even more unforgettable at night when you can enjoy the beautiful night view accompanied by the dreamy lights! The night view is even more memorable with the dreamy lights!

This is a great spot to take photos of your trip to Osaka.

For the convenience of visitors, the rooftop park is open until 24:00 p.m. After a long day of shopping, dining and entertainment, you can come to "PARKS GARDEN" for a short break to relax and unwind.

PARKS GARDEN
Refugee PARKS 9F
Business Hours 10:00-24:00
Free Admission

This issue introduces you to the five Namba Parks stores, which include stores for shopping and exploring souvenirs, restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine, experiential performance shows, and a rooftop park that is well worth a visit.
Namba Parks is a conveniently located facility with plenty of hours of operation, so whether you're traveling from afar, stopping by after checking out of your hotel, or after visiting other attractions and experiencing other activities, you'll be able to drop in and out. It also offers fun that can't be found anywhere else, such as exciting sumo shows and relaxing parks, making it a must-see on your Osaka itinerary.

Shopping Coupon Guide

Simply present your ticket screen at one of the redemption points below to redeem a coupon totaling 1,800 yen, which is valid at NAMBA PARKS, NAMBA CITY, and NAMBA SKYO stores.
See here for details.