City and area maps

Osaka

Explore Osaka City ward by ward, from major food districts to waterfront areas.

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Osaka map

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Map boundary note: Boundaries show official administrative wards.

Dotonbori

Osaka's iconic neon canal-side strip, home to the Glico running man sign and endless street food.

Street foodNightlifePhotos

Osaka Castle

Osakajo

Osaka's most famous landmark, a reconstructed keep set in a large park with moats and cherry blossoms.

HistoryCastlesCherry blossoms

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Nipponbashi

Covered market nicknamed 'Osaka's kitchen,' lined with fresh seafood, produce, and street-food stalls.

MarketsStreet foodSeafood

Shinsaibashi & Amerikamura

Shinsaibashi

A long covered shopping arcade beside Amerikamura, the youth-culture and streetwear district.

ShoppingFashionYouth culture

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Use these guides together with the map to choose areas, arrival routes, and local transport more quickly.

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