Kitahama is an office district that is also home to many iconic buildings and long-established shops.
Popular shops and cozy restaurants are beautifully illuminated at night, making it one of Osaka’s best places for a stroll.
Why not take a walk after enjoying the fountain show?
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SHOP LIST
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01spectacle KITAHAMA
@ Higashiyokobori
Cafe
Enjoy an evening cafe paired with an authentic French canelé
This popular cafe has four floors and is run by an owner-chef who trained in France. The famous canelés are rebaked before serving to enhance their rich aroma of butter and rum and fluffy, chewy texture. The cafe also offers an extensive selection of natural wines, perfect for those looking for a drink. Four Minoh Canelés are available for 600 yen (takeout available), and a cafe latte is priced at 650 yen.
1-2-2 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
070-1815-0123
11:00-23:30
None
Not accepted
60
About 8 min.
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02MAKE ONE TWO
@ Kitahama
Asian standing bar
Experience multi-national cuisine in a nostalgic building
Small dishes that showcase the food culture of Southeast Asian countries, featuring skillful combinations of spices and herbs, are popular. These include charcoal-grilled lamb skewers and mint-flavored gyoza. Enjoy a wide selection of shochu while standing in this architectural masterpiece. The famous lamb skewers are available for 190 yen each.
IKOMA Bldg. 1F, 2-2-12 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-7730-9950
15:00-23:00
1st Wed.
Accepted
40
About 15 min.
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03&ISLAND
@ Kitahama
Meat bar & cafe
Enjoy dinner or a cafe drink here, perfect for any occasion
The cafe boasts terrace seating by the river, right across from the Osaka City Central Public Hall. Their menu features a wide range of options, from appetizers that pair perfectly with drinks to meat entrees and homemade desserts, making it an ideal place for any occasion. The light brownie is available for 880 yen, and the Island Latte for 450 yen (combo price).
2-1-23 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6233-2010
11:00-21:00 LO *Last orders for desserts and meals must be placed by 21:00.
None
Accepted
90 (44 terrace seats)
About 14 min.
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04KITAHAMASAKABA FUKURIKI
@ Kitahama
Izakaya (Japanese bar)
A casual eatery renowned for its affordability
A favorite spot among office workers for about 20 years since its opening. The famous pork hotpot, featuring a rich and addictive broth infused with the sweetness of pork belly and vegetables, is 330 yen per person. (The photo shows two servings; orders start from two servings.) The 1-liter highball is just 855 yen, offering excellent value for money.
2-3-2 Fushimimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6210-2953
11:30-14:30, 16:00-24:00 (Sat.: closes at 23:00)
Sun. & Sat./hol. Daytime
Accepted
121 (66 terrace seats)
About 16 min.
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05YELLOW APE CRAFT
@ Kitahama
Craft beer pub
A perfect beer bar for a quick recharge, with a minimum order of just one drink
It offers around 20 types of craft beer from across Japan, which change daily. The sister shop in Sakaisuji Hommachi has its own brewery. The lineup included their house-brewed “Soboku” beer, with a toasty barley flavor, starting at 979 yen per glass. The small dishes or snacks that pair well with beer include jerk chicken for 1,045 yen.
2-4-9 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-4963-3838
15:00-24:00 LO
Sat., Mon. & irregularly
Accepted
30
About 13 min.
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06Tenka no Daidokoro, Daiki Suisan, Hachikenya-hama Maguro Stadium
@ Hachikenyahama
Seafood restaurant
Enjoy delicious seafood while viewing the scenery of the Aqua Metropolis
The fresh fish, such as wild-caught varieties and fresh tuna, directly delivered from fishing ports, are exquisite—an exceptional offering unique to this fish shop-operated restaurant. Try a 6-type tuna platter, including popular cuts like fatty tuna and medium-fatty tuna, along with rare pieces such as upper head and cheek meat, for 2,178 yen. Don’t miss the sake tasting for 550 yen, featuring three different types of sake!
River Station Hachikenya 1F , 1-2 Kitahama-higashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6910-0150
11:00-21:30 LO
None
Accepted
75
Short walk
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07Odenya Shimada
@ Kitahama
Oden
A specialty shop run by an owner who trained at a traditional oden restaurant
This shop specializes in Osaka-style oden, prepared with a sweet broth made from a blend of bonito, mackerel, and chicken bones, with the ingredients stewed over high heat. Must-tries include the melt-in-the-mouth daikon radish, which is stewed for up to six days, and the homemade fish cakes made from seasonal ingredients. Oden items start at 330 yen.
Fuku Bldg. Sankyubashi B1F, 2-5-14 Hiranomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6228-3788
15:00-23:00 (Sun. & hol.: 12:00-19:00)
Wed. & irregularly
Not accepted
8
About 18 min.
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08Temmabashi Arai
@ Temmabashi
Japanese cuisine
Enjoy Japanese cuisine in a casual setting with kappo-style dining
This rising star in Temmabashi serves seasonal seafood and vegetables expertly prepared by the owner, Daiki Arai, all in a relaxed atmosphere. Pair the dishes with a selection of local sake from various regions across Japan, including “Ishizuchi” from his home prefecture of Ehime. The rich, fatty charcoal-grilled splendid alfonsino is offered for 1,600 yen.
Nippo Nakanoshima Bldg. 1F, 2-5-8 Kokumachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
090-1325-6891
11:30-15:00 LO, 17:00-22:00 LO
Irregularly
Accepted
12
About 5 min.
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09nikolaschka
@ Temmabashi
Wine & okonomiyaki
Savor natural wine with okonomiyaki
The owner-chef, also a sommelier, serves his signature okonomiyaki, which features a unique texture accentuated by minced meat and konjac. The sauce made with white miso perfectly complements the richness of the wine. Pork okonomiyaki is priced at 1,188 yen, and a glass of wine starts at 1,280 yen. Please note that its doors are open to only those who enjoy wine.
Sun Nakano Bldg. #101, 2-2-19 Temma, Kita-ku, Osaka
06-6226-8433
18:00-23:00
Irregularly
Accepted
12
About 8 min.
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10PARKING Kitahama Hakkojo
@ Kitahama
Fermented food bar
Indulge in healthy fermented food dishes complemented by a wide selection of Japanese sake
The menu features a variety of dishes incorporating fermented seasonings, such as salted rice malt and sake lees. With a fresh keg server installed, you can enjoy the crisp taste of freshly poured beer. They also sell around 60 local sake and domestic wine varieties from across Japan. Japanese fried chicken with homemade salted rice malt is available for 770 yen and a drink-tasting set for 1,200 yen.
1-1-9 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-4708-6559
11:30-15:00 (Sat.: 11:00-15:00), 17:00-22:00 (Sun. & hol.: 12:00-20:00; If the day after a holiday is Sunday or a holiday, 12:00-22:00)
Irregularly
Accepted
64 (44 terrace seats)
About 8 min.
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11sobabito Aki
@ Kitahama
Soba noodles
This soba shop specializes in stone-ground noodles that bring out the buckwheat flavor
The handmade soba noodles, made by grinding shelled buckwheat in a stone mill right in the shop, release a rich aroma of freshly ground flour. A classic spring and summer dish, the beautifully presented cold sudachi soba is made from 100% buckwheat flour and served with a kelp and bonito broth, priced at 1,280 yen. The shop also offers various Japanese a la carte dishes and sake.
2-4-10 Fushimimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-6202-0069
11:30-14:30 LO, 17:30-21:30 LO (Sat., Sun., hol.: 11:30-14:30LO, 17:30-21:00 LO)
Mon. & irregularly
Accepted
34
About 16 min.
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12KIRIP TRUMAN
@ Kitahama
Bar
Enjoy an unprecedented cocktail experience while admiring the night view
Their signature cocktails are crafted based on aromatic components of the ingredients. Creative combinations, such as Japanese beef and peaches or vegetable-infused drinks, make for stunning creations that will elevate your evening experience. The original cocktail ÅgStrawberry 0%,Åh offering flavor and aroma without actual strawberries, is priced at 1,600 yen.
K&F Kitahama 3F, 1-1-29 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka
06-4707-7879
17:00-2:00 next day (Sat. & hol.: opens at 15:00)
Sun.
Accepted
Accepted
About 12 min.
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- *“Access” refers to the walking time from River Station Hachikenya.
- *“LO” indicates the last order time for food.
- *Please be aware that many restaurants are small and may not be able to accommodate all the coming customers.
- *The information about the restaurants listed is current as of March 2025.
- *Menus and details are subject to change, so please contact the restaurant for the latest information.