Shinsaibashi-suji Shōtengai

Osaka


East of Midō-suji, Shinsaibashi is one of Japan's great shopping zones, most notably in this eight-block-long covered arcade that's crammed with domestic and international clothing brands, drugstores, bookstores and other sundry retailers. On weekends it's estimated that the arcade attracts 100,000-plus shoppers, so expect crowds.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Osaka attractions

1. Abeno Harukas Art Museum

2.01 MILES

This state-of-the art museum inside Abeno Harukas hosts temporary shows that vary wildly, including, so far, Renaissance painting and tantric Buddhist…