Osaka's Three Major Shopping Districts – (3) Nipponbashi - New World Shopping Area
Visitors to Osaka are drawn to Osaka's bustling commercial streets, which boast a wide variety of goods, high quality, and a blend of modern and traditional elements, making it a shopper's paradise globally.
Today, let's explore one of its famous shopping areas:
Nipponbashi Shopping Street (Japan-Bashi)
When visiting Tokyo, you'll buy electronic products, anime peripherals, and game models at Akihabara, and Osaka also has an Akihabara – Nipponbashi Shopping Street.
As one of the Three Major Electrical Streets in Japan, it's the best place to purchase quality electrical products at affordable prices, and it has recently become a haven for otaku (geek) pop culture, with Denden Town being the most famous!
Denden Town (DENDEN TOWN), located between Nipponbashi Station and Himemon Station in the 3rd to 6th blocks of Nipponbashi Shopping Street, stretching approximately 800 meters, with around 200 small shops selling electronic products/parts, anime peripherals, models, games (CD/DVDs), among which the south area of the 3rd block of Nipponbashi is concentrated in selling anime models, also known as 'Otoro Road' (Otaku Street).
Household appliances
Joshin Nipponbashi 1st Branch
Six stories high, primarily selling 3C products, household appliances, and computers; the 1st floor is a tax-free zone, and the 4th floor is a high-end audio equipment zone, and the 6th floor is an OUTLET, with a wide variety of products!
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 5-1-11
Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 20:00
Joshin Super DenDen LAND
Four stories high, offering everything including cosmetics, baby supplies, luxury handbags, watches, various household appliances, and kitchenware, allowing both men and women of all ages to find what they like (you can also shop by yourself)
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 4-12-6
Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 21:00
Other Household Appliance Stores
2 Computer Products
J&P Technoland
Five stories high, featuring the latest computer models and digital cameras, as well as popular 3D printers and robots; the 1st floor is a tax-free zone, showcasing overseas-specific household appliances.
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 5-6-7
Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 20:00
Sofmap Zaurus 2nd Branch
BIC CAMERA branch, four stories high, selling computers, household appliances, games, CDs, models, and more on the 1st to 3rd floors, and also has a used goods area (secondhand area); the 4th floor is BIC CAMERA's OUTLET.
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 3-6-25
Business Hours: 11:00 ~ 20:00
Other Computer Goods Stores
3 Existing Model Products
Super Kids Land (Character Hall)(GUNPLA)
From popular robots to manga idols and beautiful girls, like Sailor Moon, and other various exhibits, all-inclusive. Two stories high, the 1st floor sells mecha models and related products to the Gundam, the 2nd floor sells various idol dolls and plastic models. Gundam fans absolutely cannot miss it!
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 4-10-1
Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 20:00
Super Kids Land Main Branch
Five stories high, the 1st floor has various toys (LEGO, DISNEY, STAR WAR, Superman, HELLO KITTY, TOMICA, etc.), and the 2nd to 5th floors are mainly models and DIY materials, catering to both beginners and professionals.
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 4-12-4
Business Hours: 10:00 ~ 20:00
The Strongest Buy 'JUNGLE'
Mainly sells used toy and model products, a treasure-hunting paradise!
Address: 556-0005 Osaka Prefecture, Namba Ward, Nipponbashi 3-4-16
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 ~ 20:00; Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays 11:00 ~ 20:00
Other Toy and Model Stores
Nipponbashi Shopping Street Overview
