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Osaka Shinsekai by Nao Iizuka

 

About

The Shinsekai, which means "New World", is an old neighborhood next to South Osaka City's downtown area. It is called "New World" because at the time the area was built in 1912 it was very modern... modeled after New York and Paris at the time. However, after World War 2 the area was not restored to it's formal glory and became a poor and run-down section of town known to be Osaka's "Most Dangerous" area. Some Osakans won't step foot in the area but it definitely has it's charms, history and unique identity. You'll find homeless people, prostitutes, mafia and even transvestites wandering it's streets. Among that crowd you will also find low cost restaurants, cheap clothing stores, theaters, and Pachinko Parlors. Tourists and even locals will take pleasure in the cheap taverns and cheap eating places throng around 130 m-tall Tsutenkaku Tower, a symbol of Osaka built to resemble the Eiffel Tower in Paris. There is also an observation deck where a statue of Billiken stands. It is a lucky mascot which is believed to make your wish come true.

 

Access

Closest Train Station: Ebisucho

Higashi 18-8
Osaka City, Osaka 556-0002 Japan

The Shinsekai area can be reached from Ebisucho in 2 min. by walk. You can also get to the area quickly from Shin-Imamiya and Dobutsuen-Mae Stations.

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Hotels & Lodging

View a full list of Hotels and Lodging in or nearby Shinsekai.

 

Hours & Fees

Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.

Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.

Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.

 

Resources

Website: Shinsekai Homepage