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OSAKA

#SWISSOTELSECRETSGUIDE TO: OSAKA'STOP SHOPPING SPOTS

From quiet streets to open-air

malls, come discover Osaka's best

boutiques, malls, and

neighbourhoods to shop at with

this handy guide.

JAUNTFUL.COM/G/-ymb6sZ2xg Jun 2015

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1 SHINSAIBASHINeighborhood

This 600m covered street has trendyboutiques, department stores, andinternational brand names for all shoppers.Don’t miss homegrown Daimaru and Uniqlo.

2 MIDOSUJI BOULEVARDShops

Touted the Champs-Élysées of Asia, thisGinko-tree lined main street ofShinsaibashi is a shopper’s haven ofluxury labels like Chanel and Hermès.

国道25号 御堂筋 (Midosuji), Osaka, OsakaPrefecture

3 TAKASHIMAYA DEPARTMENT STOREDepartment Store

Founded in 1829, this department storecarries both local and internationallabels. English and Mandarin interpretersare on hand to assist at this branch.

1-5, Namba 5-chome, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture+81 6-6631-1101 www.takashimaya.co.jp/osaka/

4 NAKAZAKICHOShops

With shops and cafes in converted houses,the small town feel here is undeniablycharming. Visit the heart of the hood, Salonde AmanTo, and Graf for homewares.

1-7-26, Nakazaki-nishi, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

5 NAMBA PARKSMall

This canyon-inspired mall is an architecturaldelight boasting waterfalls and gardensalongside 120 shops. Tenants includeMinnetonka and Comme des Garçons.

浪速区難波中2-10-70, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture+81 6-6644-7100 www.nambaparks.com

6 TENJIMBASHI-SUJI SHOPPING STREETMall

Japan’s longest shopping street offers 600stores along 2.6km, including pottery shops,trendy boutiques, and even a museumfeaturing Edo Period living.

7 TOKYU HANDS SHINSAIBASHIHobbies

Not just popular with locals, TokyuHands is the largest sundries shop inKansai– offering a whopping 200,000items from stationery to furniture.

3-4-１２ Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture+81 6-6243-3111 shinsaibashi.tokyu-hands.co.jp

8 BIOTOPFlower Shop

Don’t miss the eco-centric Biotop with itscafé, florist, cosmetics, and apparel. Thesurrounding Tachibana area is alsohome to cool cafes and boutiques.

北区兎我野町5−6, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture+81 6-6313-8787 www.biotop.ne.jp

9 AMERIKAMURANeighborhood

The cultural equivalent of Tokyo’sHarajuku, Amemura, as the locals call it,is the vibrant centre of street fashionand Japanese pop culture.

10 GRAND FRONT OSAKAMall

A major attraction in Umeda, the 266 storeshere include Japanese retailer Muji,bookstore Kinokuniya, and homegrownspectacle craftsman, Kaneko Optical.

北区大深町4-20 / 大深町3-1, Osaka, OsakaPrefecture+81 6-6372-6300 www.grandfront-osaka.jp

11 RINKU PREMIUM OUTLETOutlet Store

This American-style outlet mall offersover 150 foreign brands such as KateSpade and Burberry. Bring your passportto enjoy tax-free buys at select stores.

12 HEP FIVEMall

The iconic red Ferris wheel of HEP FIVE is amain sightseeing draw, but don’t miss thenearby flagship Hankyu department storefor its international picks.

角田町5-15 (HEP FIVE), Osaka, Osaka Prefecture

13 DOGUYASUJIShop

You don’t have to be a professional toappreciate the quality kitchen tools fromteacups to pots here. Stop by Ichimonjifor balanced Santoku knives.

4-4-２１ Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, OsakaPrefecture+81 6-6633-1423 www.doguyasuji.or.jp

SHOP AND SCALE NEW HEIGHTS

#SwissVitality tip: Kick your shoppingtrip into high gear! Pack along your gymequipment and make use of the freerock-climbing gym located on the topfloor of Grand Front Osaka.

POWER UP YOUR SHOPPING TRIP

Make the most out of Osaka with the help ofour helpful #SwissotelSecrets Osaka guide,available for download online or at ourconcierge desk. Chock full of moreshopping destinations, useful touristinformation, and even souvenir ideas, theguide will complete any shopping mission.

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Swissôtel is delighted to offer youVitality Guides to fascinating discoverieswithin walking distance of your hotel.Ask your concierge for printed copies.

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