Located in Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Nippombashi is the largest electric town in western Japan.
Together with Akihabara in Tokyo and Osu in Nagoya, Nippombashi is known as one of Japan’s three major electronics districts.
Western Japan’s largest subculture mecca
Ota Road
In recent years, the number of retail stores selling PCs, PC parts, home appliances, and other electrical goods has declined, while stores selling anime, manga, trading card, and figures, as well as maid cafes, have increased.
In particular, a large number of stores are clustered on a street called Ota Road, which attracts many tourists as a mecca for subcultures in western Japan.
Building of anime and manga shops
Surrounding area
Dotonbori
Within walking distance of Nippombashi are Dotonbori (to the north of Nippombashi), one of Osaka’s most popular tourist attractions, and Tsutenkaku Tower (to the south of Nippombashi), a symbol of Osaka, both of which are recommended for sightseeing.
Tsutenkaku Tower
