Play at the Heart of Osaka Minami! Recommended Tourist Spots in America Mura

America Mura, located in Osaka’s premier nightlife district, Minami, has become a playground and date spot for tourists, Osaka residents, and young people from outside the prefecture. The reason for its popularity among youth is that it is lined with the most cutting-edge, cute cafés, stylish and unique shops, and vintage clothing stores. In addition to gourmet treats like Osaka’s famous takoyaki, you can also enjoy street food such as Ice Dog and castella, making it a paradise for foodies. In this article, we’ll introduce many of the attractions and points of interest in America Mura!

*The information presented is as of April 2019.

1. Shinsaibashi OPA – Recommended for Stylish Women’s Shopping

America Mura’s largest fashion building, “Shinsaibashi OPA.” From the B2 floor to the 11th floor, each level features many fashion brand shops, mainly for women’s fashion. Since the brands on each floor tend to follow a similar style, you don’t need to be hurrying up and down the escalators. Here are a few shops by floor:
B2 floor: Tenkaippin, Ringer Hut, FRESHNESS BURGER

・B1 floor: WE GO, JaniJaniFan, CAN★DO
・1st floor: gelato pique, Mila Owen, MARC JACOBS
・2nd floor: Samantha Vega, SNIDEL, COCO DEAL
・3rd floor: dazzlin, MIIA, ROYAL PARTY
・4th floor: ESPERANZA, R&E, PEAK&PINE
・5th floor: EGOIST, SLY, ENVYM
・6th floor: rienda, RESEXXY, GYDA
・7th floor: GU
・8th floor: HMV&BOOKS SHINSAIBASHI
・9th floor: H.I.S., kawara CAFE&DINING, bibim'
・10th floor: Haidilao Hot Pot
・11th floor: CHECK roomservice

2. America Mura’s Landmark Spot “BIG STEP”

Located in the heart of America Mura, “BIG STEP” is a fashion building housing shops and live houses. It is a trendy spot where young people gather to stay updated on the latest trends.

BIG STEP spans from the B2 floor to the 7th floor. Although smaller than Shinsaibashi OPA, it includes popular vintage stores like KINJI, Starbucks, and THANKYOU MART. In addition to the shops, there’s a cinema called Cinemart and the live house BIG STEP, so you can enjoy trendy movies and music.

One recommended feature is “THE SILVER BALL PLANET” on the 3rd floor, which hosts a collection of pinball machines ranging from the 1960s to the present, sourced from America.

3. Numerous Gourmet Spots Ideal for Foodie Walks!

While exploring America Mura on foot and enjoying the shopping, you’ll likely get hungry. America Mura is filled with many gourmet spots perfect for a food crawl. Here are some recommended places where you can savor the local street food while soaking in the unique atmosphere of America Mura.

■ Kōgaryū

When it comes to Osaka specialties, takoyaki is a must. The most famous takoyaki spot in America Mura is Kōgaryū. Their takoyaki features a crispy exterior and a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth center that is truly addictive. If you’re trying Kōgaryū for the first time, why not order the classic sauce-mayo version?

■ Ganso Ice Dog

Featured on television, the original Ice Dog in America Mura is a local specialty. As the name implies, it is a sweet treat where a scoop of ice cream is sandwiched in a hot dog bun. The bun is fried until hot and crispy, and the combination of the warm bun with the cold ice cream creates a uniquely delicious contrast as the ice cream melts into the bread.

4. Unique Fashion & Miscellaneous Goods Shops Worth Recommending

While strolling through America Mura, you’ll notice many young people dressed in distinctive styles. Here are two unique shops born in America Mura where you can buy original fashion and miscellaneous goods only available in this area.

■ Santo Ni Bun No Ichi

Santo Ni Bun No Ichi is a renowned apparel shop primarily selling vintage clothing. The interior of the store has a unique atmosphere with a mix of pastel and vivid colors, offering many cute designs and colors that you can easily wear in a casual style.

■ Kino-SHOP / ROOMSERVICE

A popular miscellaneous goods store in America Mura that has even been featured on television, Kino-SHOP / ROOMSERVICE offers a range of stylish and cute tableware and American character goods imported from the USA, along with various vintage items. You will be amazed at the array of items that make for perfect souvenirs.

◎ Finally: Access to America Mura

We have introduced various tourist spots in America Mura for shopping, food crawling, and more. Finally, here is how you can access America Mura. America Mura is within walking distance of Osaka’s must-see destinations such as Dotonbori and Namba.

【From the Midosuji Line / Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line “Shinsaibashi Station”】
Exit 7 will lead you to the entrance of Shinsaibashi OPA. From there, you are right at America Mura.

【From the Yotsubashi Line “Yotsubashi Station”】
It’s just a 3-minute walk to America Mura.

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