Osaka is a city of welcoming merchants, a convergence of nostalgia and modern
architecture.
This retro restaurant alley beneath Umeda Sky Building is the perfect atmosphere for
enjoying Osaka cuisine.
Osaka is a city of welcoming merchants, a convergence of nostalgia and
modern architecture.
This retro restaurant alley beneath Umeda Sky Building is the perfect atmosphere
for enjoying Osaka cuisine.
Welcome to Takimi Koji, where the modern and Showa eras meet
Replicating a Japanese townscape from the 1920s,
this food alley is gaining popularity among foreign
tourists
as a gourmet spot for experiencing the food and atmosphere of Osaka.
During the turbulent
Showa era, Japan grew rapidly with daily advances
This alley of restaurants recaptures the atmosphere of
that colorful period.
Come experience a time that fulfills a hidden longing in your heart.
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B1F/Izakaya
Kushi-no-Bo Sky Bld. Branch
Specialty restaurant to fully enjoy Kushikatsu of Osaka, located in Takimi Koji , an alley of Showa atmosphere
- TEL
- 050-5340-6426
- GUESTS
- Up to 26 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- A long-standing specialty restaurant of Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewered meat, fish, prawn & veg) with its main shop in Osaka Hozenji. “Omakase” allows customers to request a serving rate of fried items to enjoy them at their best timing. “Shibaebi Shisomaki (prawn wrapped in shiso leaves)” is popular among women with its plump texture and flavor. Spend a relaxing and enjoyable time with a full line-up of drinks and Kushikatsu, a specialty of Osaka.
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B1F/Washoku
Shin-Miura Osaka
Tasty chicken dishes and Hakata style Mizudaki hotpot, served in a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of modern Showa. Good selection of seasonal Japanese sake
- TEL
- 050-5340-7931
- GUESTS
- Up to 22 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- [Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day before national holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Savor the taste and texture of fresh ingredients in “Charcoal grilled yakitori”, “Mizudaki hotpot” and “Otsukuri” using free range chicken from Arita. Rich and full-bodied milky white chicken broth is prepared by the chef who claims that “cooking starts from and ends with soup”. The restaurant with its atmosphere of Showa charm also caters to solo customers in modern counter seats furnished with tiles offering a relaxing time.
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B1F/Shabu-Shabu
Yakishabu Specialty Restaurant NIITAKA
Fully enjoy Kobe beef or Black Wagyu in Yaki Shabu cooking
- TEL
- 06-6440-5912
- GUESTS
- Up to 32 guests
- OPEN HOURS
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[Weekdays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
[Weekdays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Yaki Shabu means a combination of Yakiniku (grilled meat) and Shabushabu (fast boiling) cooking. Beef thinly sliced for Shabushabu is cooked on a hot griddle. Fast cooking enables a tender and tasty finish without losing the flavor. Meat is cooked on the hot griddle on both sides, wrapped in grated daikon radish and/or vegetables and eaten with a special sauce. Nano-carbon is used for the griddle for a tender and juicy finish thanks to the far-infrared ray without losing the taste of the ingredients. Customers can choose from Black Wagyu raised in Japan or Kobe beef. Orders from a single slice are available.
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B1F/Washoku
Shin Washoku Miyake
Tasty “new Washoku”, good with Japanese sake and white rice. Fully enjoy Washoku, an intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan
- TEL
- 050-5340-7932
- GUESTS
- Up to 50 guests
- OPEN HOURS
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[Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am -
2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Closed: New Year's holiday
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Veteran chefs pursue “genuine and new Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine)” taking extra care with the ingredients. There is a full seasonal taste using as few preservatives or colorings as possible. The restaurant is full of customers including those welcoming overseas friends as well as sightseeing visitors. Exceptional Washoku served in bright daytime sunshine and a beautiful garden view lit up in the evening.
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B1F/Sushi
INASE zushi
Popular due to fresh ingredients and whole-hearted hospitality. Washoku restaurant specialized in Sushi, eel dishes and Tempura
- TEL
- 050-5340-7933
- GUESTS
- Up to 12 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Fresh fish is purchased every day. A lot of customers repeatedly visit this popular restaurant for its delicious dishes and comfortable service extended even for solo customers. The chef is popular due to his friendliness with an attitude of “no yielding for food, whole-hearted gentleness for customers”, winning their hearts. Another attraction is the reasonable prices for Washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) dishes with high quality ingredients. We guarantee you will want to come back here again and again.
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B1F/Washoku
KATSUDON
Specialty restaurant of Katsudon (pork cutlet bowl) to fully savor the taste of Osaka Naniwa and a retro Showa atmosphere in an alley
- TEL
- 06-6440-5933
- GUESTS
- Up to 18 guests
- OPEN HOURS
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Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesdays *Only lunchtime on Mondays
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Fully enjoy the taste of Osaka at the Umeda Sky Building where the taste of the long-standing main shop at Hozenji Yokocho in Naniwa and the elegant Showa retro air lingers on. You cannot miss the specialty dish “Katsudon” with a bowl of freshly cooked rice and separately served piping hot copper pan of pork. The light and airy texture of soft boiled eggs arouses your appetite.
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B1F/Café
Creative Japanese Confectionery Studio BASHOAN
Exceptional Warabi Mochi, served with Tamba black soybean flour ground by the customers themselves in a stone mill
- TEL
- 050-5340-7935
- GUESTS
- Up to 20 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- The specialty is Honzukuri Warabi Mochi, or bracken-starch jelly, served with Kinako of Tamba black soybeans and ground by the guests in a stone mill. Cooked over direct heat in a pot, the faintly sweet and chewy texture will prove to be truly captivating once tried. Highly recommended stone mill grinding is a fun experience for the family as well. Try the world of Japanese sweets with 150 years of history and tradition.
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B1F/Washoku
Dashiya Namian
Enjoy the carefully prepared broth with the five senses. Specialty Udon restaurant serving freshly made thin noodles
- TEL
- 06-4798-0248
- GUESTS
- Up to 47 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Do not miss the thin Udon noodles made with freshly prepared dough every morning and broth you have never experienced. 0.01mm-thin dried bonito flakes from Makurazaki are used. Other popular menu items are Dashi Udon with broth of carefully selected fish, Doro Udon with its concentrated delicious flavor of chicken, and Wagyu Udon. A private room is available. The all-you-can-drink course is great for end-of-year/new year parties, as well as for welcome/farewell parties. Reservation recommended.
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B1F/Teppanyaki
Teppanyaki En Sky Bldg. branch
Select Black Wagyu parts of your choice! Teppanyaki to enjoy Kobe beef at a reasonable price
- TEL
- 050-5870-6356
- GUESTS
- Up to 30 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- [Weekdays, Saturday, Sunday] 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) [Weekdays, Saturday] 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Sunday, National Holidays] 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Black Wagyu is available for customers to choose parts and size in grams. “Kobe beef sirloin steak”, the signature menu, is offered at a reasonable price to serve as many customers as possible. Teppanyaki variety includes “Four fresh seafood” with carefully selected fresh ingredients and “Okonomiyaki”. Customers can be accommodated on various occasions.
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B1F/Curry
CoCo Ichibanya Umeda Sky Bldg. branch
CoCo Ichibanya is the place for curry! A wide variety of menu items to serve people from all walks of life
- TEL
- 06-4796-6551
- GUESTS
- Up to 38 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- A safe and secure curry restaurant chain with shops all around Japan. Choose the spiciness and/or the amount of curry sauce, and the amount of rice. Make your own original curry with a variety of toppings. The menu includes limited time only, limited area only, allergy-friendly, and children’s dishes to serve everyone.
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B1F/Café
CAFFE PIAZZA DEL POPOLO
All menu items are available for takeout. An Italian café offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere
- TEL
- 06-6440-5911
- GUESTS
- Up to 12 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- [Monday - Friday] 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
[Saturday] 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed: Sunday / New Year's holiday
- GOURMET GUIDE
- An Italian café offering relaxing sofa seats. Enjoy pasta sets including popular “Carbonara with soft-boiled egg” and sandwiches in a casual atmosphere. All items are available for takeout, so you can drop in at any time during business hours. Course menus with maximum 3-hour all-you-can-drink plans are recommended for welcome or farewell parties and girls’ parties.
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B1F/Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki Kiji
Specialty restaurant of Okonomiyaki, pride of Osaka. Kansai cooks satisfy Kansai customers who are fussy about food
- TEL
- 06-6440-5970
- GUESTS
- Up to 22 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: Tuesdays
- GOURMET GUIDE
- A popular Okonomiyaki restaurant representing Osaka. Even Kansai customers who are fussy about flour-based dishes are satisfied with the exquisite texture of crunchy on the outside, airy on the inside as well as the wonderful taste. Great for precious time to share one meal with the whole family, or girls’ party after work.
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B1F/Indian
Namasute Taj Mahal
Namaste is a versatile greeting word for various situations, similar to “hello”. Lip-smacking genuine Indian dishes
- TEL
- 06-6450-0028
- GUESTS
- Up to 56 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Spicy and healthy Indian-Nepalese dishes. Customers can choose from a classic menu including chewy naans and curry dishes in ample choices from as many as 30 varieties, as well as chicken tikka. All-you-can-drink courses including Indian whisky and lassi are very satisfying, great for welcome or farewell parties.
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B1F/Washoku
Tanya Bero
Beef tongue broiled on Bincho high-quality charcoal offers an exceptional taste. Also available are Sashimi and Tataki at this specialty restaurant.
- TEL
- 06-6440-5966
- GUESTS
- Up to 16 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- Lunch 11:40 am - 1:30 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday / Summer holidays / New Year's holiday
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Offering all kinds of beef tongue dishes from unusual Sashimi and Tataki seared types to classic salt-grilled dishes, irresistible for tongue fans. Eating with barley-mixed rice topped with grated yam is recommended for lunch, while trying various tongue dishes only available at specialty tongue restaurants with beer is great for dinner.
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B1F/Café
Doutor Coffee
Self-service coffee shop, offering peace and energy through a cup of coffee
- TEL
- 06-6451-9871
- GUESTS
- Up to 50 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- [Monday - Friday] 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Carefully selected coffee beans are procured from about 20 producing countries, roasted over direct heat to bring out fragrant and deep taste, making the best of the distinctive features of each bean type. Well-balanced sweetness, tartness and bitterness in the fine coffee, never boring as an every-day drink. Enjoy a relaxing time in the peaceful space.
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B1F/Ramen
Ramen Kiraku
Old-fashioned Ramen, replete with Showa atmosphere, recalling the sound of the street-vendor’s flute
- TEL
- 06-6440-5954
- GUESTS
- Up to 70 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Old-fashioned simple Ramen, or meal sets with large portions. This nostalgic restaurant is reminiscent of Chinese diners in the Showa era. Counter seats are good for solo customers, while groups can have a good time over a drink in the table seats. It is a room of nostalgia for everyone.
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B1F/Tempura
Tempura Naniwa Hyoten
Fully savor a full-scale Tempura course, overlooking a garden from the restaurant
- TEL
- 06-4797-6262
- GUESTS
- Up to 43 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
- GOURMET GUIDE
- Have a luxurious moment of eating Tempura in a space with a garden view through big glass windows soothing your mind. In addition to the very popular Tendon (Tempura served on rice in a bowl), The Hyoten course is recommended, offering a total of 12 kinds of genuine Tempura at a reasonable price of 3,300 yen.
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1F/Cake & Cafe
OKASHI POWER ! PRODUCE BY POUNDHOUSE
Sweets shop full of smiles with Basque cheesecake and other baked goods
- TEL
- 06-6458-3332
- GUESTS
- Up to 50 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- We have kept our commitment since our establishment in 1981 to provide our customers with delicious and cute, smile-inviting sweets. The value lunch set comes with a mini-version of our popular cake variety. Also sandwiches and pasta dishes are available throughout the day.
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B1F/Light meals/Other gourmet foods
Vegetables and Rice KAMANO
Lunch using vegetables from 36 (Sanroku) Farm in Nara prefecture, 10 varieties of fried meal sets, & 5 varieties of chicken and egg bowls
- TEL
- 06-6147-8675
- GUESTS
- Up to 16 guests
- OPEN HOURS
- [Monday - Saturday]11:00 am - 3:30 pm
- GOURMET GUIDE
- A healthy vegetable lunch using farm-fresh vegetables delivered directly, good for beauty and health. 10 varieties of fried meal sets and 5 varieties of chicken and egg bowls to choose from depending on the day. Carefully selected Nikomaru rice from Maekawa Farm in Kagawa prefecture has big grains and is very sticky. Vegetables are grown with the special care of organic farming and natural ingredients.
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1F/Café
KINOCAFE
Japanese sweets of nostalgia and playfulness
- TEL
- 06‐4300‐6550
- GUESTS
- Up to 65 guests
- OPEN HOURS
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10:00 am - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: New Year's holiday
- GOURMET GUIDE
- KINOCAFE is a “Japanese modern café” furnished with Japanese materials using western fashion sense, providing a pleasant space with gentle natural sunlight. The signature menu is “Mitarashi pancakes” topped with plenty of Mitarashi (sweet soy flavor) maple syrup. The sweet and salty syrup is laced with the fluffy and sticky pancake to achieve a new sensation sweet, unavailable elsewhere. Many other Japanese sweets include parfait arranged with Mitarashi Dango (rice dumpling) and dessert made of Dango and ice cream, offering nostalgia and playfulness. Milk tea using fragrant Japanese tea is popular among drinks. Strong Japanese tea using tea leaves directly delivered from Shizuoka prefecture, a leading tea producing site in Japan, is processed with an original method to bring out all the delicious flavor and astringency, a great accompaniment for sweets.
Highlights of Umeda Sky Building
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- Born in 1993 as the world's first connected skyscraper complex and inspired by the legend of the hanging gardens of Babylon, Umeda Sky Building was named one of the world’s top 20 buildings alongside the Taj Mahal and Sagrada Familia by the British newspaper "The Times" in 2008. It was the only Japanese building listed. Since then, Umeda Sky Building has been praised by architects worldwide and continues to draw attention as one of Osaka’s most famous landmarks. In addition to the much-acclaimed Floating Garden Observatory on top, there are restaurants, bars, an art museum, a movie theater and other features to keep visitors satisfied all day long. Seasonal events are also held outdoors at "Wonder Square" in the space between the towers.
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Kuchu Teien
(Floating Garden)
ObservatoryFrom 170 meters above ground, enjoy a magnificent panoramic 360-degree view of Osaka, the city of water, and the skies far beyond. It’s a must-see for tourists, with photogenic attractions including a spectacular “see through” escalator connecting the 35th and 39th floors and an open-air "Sky Walk" on the rooftop.
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New Satoyama
Based on the theme of living together with nature, Japanese village-type Satoyama greenery was recreated around Umeda Sky Building, in the center of the city, so everyone can experience nature throughout the changing seasons even in the city.