My oh my was this place crowded! I expected a lot of people but not this much😂. Somehow, I still managed to maneuver my way out of the crowds for some peace. I will confirm it will be less crowded in the morning as people only come by at night to see the giant glowing signs as well as for late night shopping and dinner. I still loved the atmosphere of this place.
This is the most famous shopping street in Japan, so many different shops and restaurants along this shopping street. The street is so long , at least there are 6 sections. You can find many cute and interesting things there. You can also find very good deal stuff too ! If I have time, I can stay here for the whole day. .
A street bustling with wide range of high end tax free shops and one can easily spend the entire day shopping along this stretch of shops. Tax free deals for tourists are definitely the attraction regardless day or night, rain or shine, throughout the entire year, all seasons, this is a street that is so famous that you won’t miss it in your itinerary when you are visiting Osaka! It is no wonder the saying shop till you drop at this busiest shopping streets of all time! I guess I was probably too busy shopping and hopping from one stall to the other that I only managed to take this 2 photos when I started my shopping spree here..😂
You can get all your shopping needs in one go, my bad, maybe two go, cuz you will want to come back again!
Heaps of over the counter medicines, skincare and fashion clothing & accessories, you will need to spend whole day here if not two days.
Lots good places to choose from, local cuisine to international cuisine, restaurants to cafes, you won’t be starved while you shop.
Highly recommended, I will definitely come back again and again.
Osaka's bonkers and crazy-long shopping street, where if you can name it, you can get it, tax free if you qualify. The covered north to south street can be explored in a few hours but if you want to do the department stores and the nearby Dōtonbori too, it might be a full day with meals.
As you might expect, the arcade gets ridiculously busy, especially in the evenings, but it's safe and not too unpleasant. Be careful when crossing the streets as cyclists and cars can traverse using these thoroughfares. Most shops are open until 8pm or 10pm.
