Location: Osaka
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Things to do in Osaka, Kinki: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.
Restaurants in Osaka
1. Tower Knives Osaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 149 reviews
Tower Knives Osaka is a unique knife gallery / knife shop, located near Tsutenkaku Tower in Shinsekai, Osaka. We proudly carry a large range of selected knives crafted in Sakai, Osaka, and also from other Japanese regions. Come by to just view and learn more about Japanese knives, or select the knife that matches your needs, preferred design, and budget.
Reviewed By Martino_Mouse - San Diego, United States
Prior to my trip to Osaka, I knew I wanted to buy a Japanese knife. The tour director had contacted me if there was anything I was looking for on the free day in Osaka and I mentioned going knife shopping. She reached out to several knife shops and gave me a list of three options, but only Tower Knives had asked additional questions regarding what I was looking for and there was several emails with them, this put them at the top of the list! When I arrived, they asked what the intended purpose was, and proceeded to talk about the different types of knives, showed me the different cases, and which would probably be best for what I wanted. I browsed the cases without interruption, except when I had questions, and was interested in three knives; two with Japanese styled handles and the third with a western style handle. She allowed me to try them on carrots and apples. All of them sliced transparent thin carrots, but I felt I needed to go with one of the traditional Japanese handle knives and even bought a paring knife. The craftsman who made the knives was onsite, so he came out to meet me and take a picture. Another person then came out to show me how to properly care for and sharpen the knives. My one regret is that I didn't have my name engraved on the knives! I absolutely love the knives for their intended purpose.
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3. Kimono Photo Studio Wasabi Osaka
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5.0 based on 208 reviews
At Kimono Photo Studio Wasabi, you can wear a beautiful, authentic kimono – and enjoy a unique experience, with photos to treasure forever. Our family-run, professional photography studio has vintage kimonos and traditional Japanese costumes for you to admire and try. Match the intricate patterns of your chosen kimono with makeup colours and geisha-style hair accessories. (We can bring in a hair and makeup artist if you’d prefer.) And we’ve got other props, too: parasols, a katana, and more. Your personalised shoot will be led by an experienced fashion photographer. Our team knows Japanese and English, so if there’s anything you need please just ask. Same-day printing means you get your photos straight away, with digital copies to share with friends and family.
Reviewed By RoyT797
My wife and I booked a kimono photshot here and it was a totally great experience culminating in asome beautiful photos of the two of us as a Japan visit keepsake. Our photographer Sayaka was highly professional in positioning us a variety of poses and accessories (katana, fan, umbrella). She is very friendly and made us feel totally comfortable. She gives you the option of group shots as well as individual shots.. There are a variety of package photoshoots available. We chose the one hard copy photo with 5 digital copies sent to your e-mail which I received before I even left Japan aand add-on of having my wife's hair and makeup done. Sayaka uploads all of the photos and we all reviewed the photos to delete photos until we got down to the one we wanted to pint and the ones to be sent digitally. Hard choice as all the photos were great, Beautiful kinonos and poses andeit difficult to choose, If you want a different Japan experience highly recommend this place and Sayaka to do a kimono photoshoot. Very near the Namba train station makes it easy to get to. Highly recommend. for single, couple or family.
4. Four-M
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Hello. We are photography and memory making studio! You can experience cosplay, Kimonos, and wafuku at Four-M. We hope we can help you make some amazing memories while you visit to Japan. Something you can't do anywhere but here please try!!! We look forward meeting you! Move Mind Make Memories. Four-M Japan
5. Shimada Shoten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By D0clee - Kajang, Malaysia
Went for sake tasting during our trip to Osaka - walk up to the corner shop - was ushered to basement - quite dimly light - more like sake store room . The host spoke reasonable English - able to select your choice of sake - 4 cups at a time. We tasted 12 varieties from different parts of Japan- all good sake. Irrespective of price of sake - each cup cost 220 Yen - good value for money, not forgetting the creamy cheese to accompany the sake. Worth a detour if you are a sake lover when in Osaka.
6. Kimonoya Japan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Secondhand kimono shop - Authentic Japanese kimonos. We have Yukata, Kimono, Haori, Obi sash, also Uchikake wedding kimono. Very friendly and English available. All the items on the website are in the local shop, so when you go visit you can hand us your selecting item number from the website and we can pull it out for you and you can take a look and try them on. Also, Kimono experience and photo shoot - reservation required. Starts at 10 am or 7 pm. It takes about 1 hour for 1 person, or 2 hours for 3 person. Closed on Sundays, Tuesdays and national holidays. Also every 21th and 22nd, closed for Shitennoji flea market. Open 12:00 - 18:00. Please check website for the other closing day.
Reviewed By 129matyc
This is a very beautiful shop with a lot of kimonos you can choose from,all very pretty and various styles. They have a photographer to take pictures of you in a tatami floor with a very beautiful Japanese traditional background. It was a nice experience and very fun to do. They also make tea ceremony so you can feel the Japanese atmosphere there :) 素敵な着物体験でした! スタッフさんは英語もできるし色々教えてくれて面白かったです! 自分で好きな着物を選べるのは楽しかったです。 写真もいっぱい撮ってくれたので良い思い出になりました！ チャンスがあったらまた行きたいなと思ってます！
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8. Jikko Japanese Knife Shop Namba Skyo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
JIKKO is the authentic Japanese knives shop. Japanese knives are famous for the high quality and the sharpness. You can cook like a special chef by using these knives, because it's great. Good quality knives aren't as expensive as you may think. This is worth to visit.Please come and visit us.
9. Kotobukiya Osaka Nippombashi
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Kotobukiya Nipponbashi , as a company store of Kotobukiya Co., LTD, has dispatched subculture from Namba, the center of Osaka, to the whole world. We have many products including our company's own plastic models and figures, game goods, anime goods, sundries and other various goods to use in your daily life.
10. Minalima Osaka
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
House of MinaLima Osaka is a gallery and store showcasing nearly 20 years of the creative collaboration of Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, founders of MinaLima and the graphic designers of the Harry Potter™ and Fantastic Beasts™ films.
Reviewed By ohchristatree
This is a wonderful place to visit. Only about 30 minutes from USJ, and so much more satisfying to fans of the books & movies. Here you'll find props and replicas of the beautiful materials created by Minalima for the Harry Potter movies. Great souvenirs for adults who want to bring home more useful and stylish Harry Potter paraphernalia. Shout out to the lovely Tak-san and the rest of the staff who are so accommodating and enthusiastic to discuss the displays. They definitely encourage you to take a closer look at what's on offer and get you to fall a little more in love with the magic behind the Wizarding World. Only caveat: a definite danger to your wallet!
