First experience in Osaka｜Shinsaibashi-suji shopping district! Enter the real version of "Spirited Away" in the city that never sleeps💫

The first stop when arriving in Osaka must be Shinsaibashi! This super-long pedestrian street that runs through the central area has everything from daily necessities stores to high-end department stores. When the neon lights flicker at night, it's like walking into an anime scene. I've compiled a shopping map + shopping guide, a must-read for newbies! 🌟 Shinsaibashi-suji map analysis: the joy of walking from beginning to end 📍 Starting point: Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station (the huge GU flagship store is right in front of you) 📍 End point: "Namba Station" connects to Dotonbori (go straight to the food court after shopping) 🚶 Length: about 1.8 kilometers, it takes 3-4 hours to walk slowly 🛍️ Must-visit areas and hidden highlights 1. South section: a fierce battleground for drugstore cosmetics and affordable fashion ▪️ Matsumoto Kiyoshi (Shinsaibashi Main Store): Open 24 hours a day, facial masks and skincare products are often buy one get one free, remember to get the "5% discount coupon for foreigners" ▪️ Daguo Pharmacy: The price is lower than Matsumoto Kiyoshi, but the drug section requires basic Japanese skills. It is recommended to make a list of pictures and ask the clerk ▪️ GU flagship store: 4 floors of large space, "Uniqlo alternative" is well-deserved, T-shirts can be bought for 500 yen during the end-of-season discount 2. Middle section: department stores and brand stores 🏬 Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store: ✅ 1st floor: International cosmetics (CPB, Cosme Decorte), tax refund for purchases over 5,000 yen ✅ 7th floor: "Ume no Komachi" Japanese-style sundry goods area, Bizen-yaki teapots and Yuzen-dyed handkerchiefs are perfect for gifts 👟 ABC MART: Japan’s largest sports shoe store. Classic styles are often out of stock, so you’ll earn money if you grab them! 3. North Section: Unique Shops and Late-night Canteens 🎏 Rongqiao surrounding area: ▪️ Ichiran Ramen Shinsaibashi: Open 24 hours a day, the independent partition design is perfect for eating alone, and the soup base is so rich that you want to drink it all up ▪️ Retro Game Center: claw machines, Taiko drum masters, and the "Kamen Rider" capsule machine at the entrance is a must-see 🍢 Surprise in the alley: Turn into the "Minamisenba Alley" and you will find a hidden izakaya "串カツ だるま". The fried pork cutlet sandwich is the signature dish, and locals often come here for a drink after get off work. #Osaka Itinerary