If You’re Buying Souvenirs in Osaka, Here Are the Places! A Comprehensive Guide to Classic Locations That Have Everything

As both a tourist destination and a business hub, Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city after Tokyo, sees a daily influx of people.
With the upcoming Osaka Expo, the city is expected to become even more bustling with tourists.

Here is a comprehensive guide to places where you can buy souvenirs in Osaka that we have introduced so far. We’ll summarize them by region and location.

【1】Around Umeda Station

A recommended spot for buying souvenirs in Osaka is the area around ‘Umeda Station (JR Osaka Station)’.

① Full of department stores! Osaka’s representative large department stores

• ‘Hankyu Umeda Main Store’・・・The largest department store basement in Kansai. Many popular stores such as ‘Grand Calbee’ and ‘Glico’
• ‘Daimaru Umeda Store’・・・Famous stores with long lines, such as ‘Rikuro’s Cheesecake’ and ‘551 Horai’ (pork buns)
• ‘Hanshin Umeda Main Store’・・・The ‘Hanshin Tigers Shop’ and famous confectioneries are popular

② Souvenir shops with excellent locations right in front of the ticket gates…

• ‘Entre Marché Osaka Central Court’

③ Stylish Osaka souvenirs available at ‘LUCUA Osaka’, directly connected to JR Osaka Station…

• ‘Nijiyura LUCUA Osaka Store’・・・Popular for tenugui (Japanese hand towels) using the traditional dyeing technique “chusen” born in Osaka

With famous large department stores lined up and very convenient surroundings, the area around Umeda Station is perfect for finding your desired sweets and side dishes.
?? Reference: 【Around Umeda Station】Popular Souvenir Shops Where You Can Buy Osaka’s Classic Souvenirs Best 5

【2】Namba

Around ‘Namba’, the central station of the Osaka subway, is a bustling area with a mix of buildings and shopping streets.

① A comprehensive facility for souvenir shopping and more…

• ‘Osaka Takashimaya’・・・A long-established department store representing Osaka Minami, directly connected to ‘Namba’ Station
• ‘ekimo Namba‘・・・A commercial facility in the Osaka Municipal Subway station with 19 stores.
• ‘Namba Parks’・・・A large complex directly connected to the central and southern entrances of Nankai Namba Station
• ‘Ebisubashi Shopping Street’・・・A shopping street with a variety of shops from long-established stores to chain stores and large stores
• ‘Yoshimoto Osaka Souvenir Kokomo Yotteya Namba Grand Kagetsu Store’

Popular with young people, ‘Namba’ is full of unique Osaka energy, offering a different Osaka experience compared to ‘Umeda’.
?? Reference: If You Want Popular Souvenir Shops in Osaka “Namba”, Here Are 6 Recommendations

【3】Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi, a downtown area that forms Osaka’s “Minami”.

① In Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, said to be the most famous shopping street in Osaka…

• ‘PABLO’・・・A cheese tart specialty shop famous for its two selectable degrees of baking
• ‘Castella Ginso’・・・Popular for Shinsaibashi castella
• ‘Ujien’・・・A long-established tea shop famous for the package illustrations of “Okame” and “Hyottoko”
• ‘Yoshiya’・・・A collaboration store with ‘NESTLE’ famous for KitKat

② About a 15-minute walk east from Shinsaibashi Station…

• ‘Eckucia Karahori “Kura” Main Store’・・・Famous for its combination of gently sweet chocolate and exquisitely salty natural salt in “salt chocolate”

③ A large department store directly connected to Shinsaibashi Station…

• ‘Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store’・・・Popular souvenirs can be found in the direct sales area on the basement 2nd floor

The area around Shinsaibashi Station is ideal for souvenir hunting, especially in the Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. You can fully enjoy the atmosphere of Osaka’s downtown.
?? Reference: Lively Downtown Osaka! 6 Recommended Souvenir Shops in Shinsaibashi

【4】Dotonbori

Dotonbori is a bustling area along Dotonbori Street, known for the iconic Glico sign, a symbol of Osaka.

① On the first floor of Nakaza Kuidaore Building, which has souvenirs of food, miscellaneous goods, and more…

• ‘Naniwa Specialty Ichibirian’・・・An official shop of ‘Kuidaore Taro’ with about 4,000 types of products
• ‘Little Osaka (Glico-ya)’・・・Offering Osaka-style souvenirs such as Glico goods, snacks, and miscellaneous goods

② Shops with Yoshimoto Kogyo talent goods and unique Osaka souvenirs…

• ‘Yoshimoto Tanomuwa Kouteya’・・・Popular items include “Omoshiroi Koibito” and “Yoshimoto Gag T-shirts”

③ An interactive theme park for flour-based foods like takoyaki and okonomiyaki…

• ‘Dotonbori Konamon Museum’・・・You can make wax samples of takoyaki and enjoy piping hot freshly made takoyaki

④ A famous takoyaki shop featured in the “Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2016″…

• ‘Honke Ootako’・・・Known for its takoyaki with large pieces of octopus

Although Osaka souvenirs are often food items, you can find miscellaneous goods and unique Osaka souvenirs in Dotonbori. Don’t forget to take the obligatory photo pose in front of the famous Glico sign.
?? Reference: Stroll Through Popular Tourist Destination Dotonbori in Osaka! 6 Recommended Souvenir Shops

【5】Shin-Osaka Station

The three floors of JR Shin-Osaka Station house over a hundred shops.

① Popular souvenirs available at numerous shops inside Shin-Osaka Station

• ‘Osaka Han-juku Castella Fuwa N Toron’
• ‘Osaka Saku Saku Waffle’
• ‘Osaka Meika Eemon / Eemonchi’
• ‘Tama Egg Cheese’　*Shin-Osaka Station exclusive
• ‘Osaka Specialty Kuidaore Taro Pudding’
• ‘Okonomiyaki (Rice Crackers)’

The convenient Shin-Osaka Station has everything you need. It’s great for a quick stop to buy souvenirs on your way home.
?? Reference: Popular Osaka Souvenirs to Buy at Shin-Osaka Station! 6 Recommended Sweets

【6】Tennoji

The area around Tennoji Station, where you can experience Osaka’s history, culture, and nature.

① The basement of Kintetsu Abeno Harukas in front of Tennoji Station, a treasure trove of confectionery souvenirs…

• ‘Cubetto’・・・Recommended is “Three Cities Mille-feuille” which imagines Osaka, Kyoto, and Hyogo
• ‘Castella Ginso’・・・Popular for “Shinsaibashi Castella”, a set of plain and matcha castella cut into easy-to-eat sizes
• ‘Ringage’・・・The cute ring-shaped cookies “Ringage Ring” are always popular with lines of people.

② The famous cheesecake shop available at the kiosk in front of Tennoji Station Central Ticket Gate…

• ‘Rikuro’s Store’・・・The fluffy souffle-type “Freshly Baked Cheesecake” is always in demand

③ The safe bets at Tennoji Mio Plaza Building basement…

• ‘Nitsuido Tsunose’・・・Famous for “Okoshi” known for its solid texture and elegant flavor
• ‘Shimaya’・・・”Abeno Potato”, famous for absorbing plenty of special syrup, is favored by celebrities from all fields

When you visit Tennoji Station, the basements of ‘Kintetsu Abeno Harukas’ and ‘Tennoji Mio Plaza Building’ are recommended souvenir spots.
?? Reference: Popular Sweets You Can Buy in Osaka’s Tennoji! 6 Recommended Souvenirs

【7】Kansai International Airport

Known as ‘KIX’, Kansai International Airport is Osaka’s gateway to the world.

You can find a variety of products, including nationally famous souvenirs featured in the media, Osaka-specific concept souvenirs, and airport-exclusive original souvenirs.

① Popular souvenirs available at Kansai Airport…

• ‘Osaka Han-juku Castella Fuwa N Toron’
• ‘Pork Buns’ (551 Horai)
• ‘Taco Patier’ (Hyogetsudo)
• ‘Osaka Banana Chain / Osaka Chocolate Chain’ (BLUE SKY)
• ‘United Arrows Airport Limited Original Products’

?? Reference: Popular Souvenirs at Kansai International Airport in Osaka! Top 5 Recommended

【8】Itami Airport

The gateway to the skies of Kansai, where planes take off and land from all over Japan.

Like Kansai International Airport, you can get standard popular Osaka souvenirs at Itami Airport, which boasts excellent access and convenience to Osaka city.

① Popular souvenirs available at Itami Airport…

• ‘Mitarashi Torotoro’ (Namiyoshian)
• ‘Melange Chocolat’ (Amidaike Daikoku)
• ‘Pork Buns’ (551 Horai)
• ‘Madame Yoko’ (Flower)
• ‘Setsu Buraku’ (Senshuan)

?? Reference: Popular Souvenir Rankings at Itami Airport in Osaka! Must-Buy Souvenirs

Summary

That was a comprehensive guide to places where you can buy souvenirs in Osaka.
The atmosphere and shops change drastically depending on the location and region in Osaka. We hope you enjoy exploring Osaka along with your souvenir hunting to see various aspects of the city.

Please use this as a reference for your souvenir shopping.
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