A concierge that already knows Osaka
NUM holds 72,264 places in and around Osaka. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Three of us in Namba at 8 tonight. Where for okonomiyaki we can cook ourselves?
Three okonomiyaki places near Namba where you grill at the table. Want me to book one for 8?
What is in the Osaka directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Osaka at a glance
Osaka is the main city of the Kansai region, with about 2.8 million residents. It is known above all for food, summed up in the local word kuidaore, to eat until you drop. Visitors come for the canal-side lights of Dotonbori, the castle, street snacks and easy day trips to Kyoto and Nara.
Known for
Osaka Castle 大阪城
Castle begun by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1583; the present keep, built in concrete in 1931, is a museum inside a large park.
Dotonbori 道頓堀
Canal-side street in the Namba area, lined with neon signs including the Glico running man, and packed with food stalls at night.
Takoyaki たこ焼き
Batter balls filled with octopus, cooked in a molded pan and topped with sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes; credited to an Osaka vendor in 1935.
Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku 新世界・通天閣
Retro neighborhood in Naniwa Ward built from 1912 around the Tsutenkaku tower, known for kushikatsu, deep-fried skewers.
Kuromon Market 黒門市場
A 580 m covered arcade of about 150 shops near Nippombashi, selling seafood, wagyu and snacks to eat on the spot.
Getting there
From Kansai Airport (KIX), about 50 km out: Nankai's rapi:t limited express reaches Namba in about 34 to 39 minutes, and the Nankai Airport Express in about 43. JR's Haruka reaches Tennoji in about 30 minutes and Shin-Osaka in about 50. The JR Kansai Airport Rapid reaches Osaka Station (Umeda) in about 65 minutes. Airport limousine buses also run. From Osaka Itami Airport, the city center is about 30 minutes by monorail, train or limousine bus.
Getting around
Osaka Metro's eight subway lines and the New Tram, plus JR and private railways, cover the city. IC cards such as ICOCA work across Kansai trains and buses.
When to go
Late March to April for cherry blossoms, including at Osaka Castle, and October to November for mild weather. June and July are the rainiest months, and August is the hottest. Typhoons peak in August and September. Winters are mild.
Local tip
Smoking on the street is banned across Osaka City since January 27, 2025, with a 1,000 yen fine in prohibited areas. Use the marked smoking spots.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Osaka
Osaka CastlePhoto: MaedaAkihiko · CC0 
DotonboriPhoto: Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0 
OsakaPhoto: Cassiopeia sweet · Public domain 
OsakaPhoto: Ocdp · CC0 
OsakaPhoto: Cheng-en Cheng from Taipei City, Taiwan · CC BY-SA 2.0 
OsakaPhoto: Aiko99ann · CC BY-SA 3.0
Where NUM looks in Osaka
Districts NUM covers here.
- Chuo Ward 大阪市中央区
- Kita Ward 大阪市北区
- Osaka City (whole city) 大阪市
- Nishi Ward 大阪市西区
- Tennoji Ward 大阪市天王寺区
- Fukushima Ward 大阪市福島区
- Miyakojima Ward 大阪市都島区
- Naniwa Ward 大阪市浪速区
- Yodogawa Ward 大阪市淀川区
- Abeno Ward 大阪市阿倍野区
- Ikuno Ward 大阪市生野区
- Joto Ward 大阪市城東区
How NUM works in Osaka
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
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It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Osaka
How many restaurants does NUM know in Osaka?
7,571 in and around Osaka, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Osaka?
Yes: 1,262 street-food spots and 80 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Osaka?
NUM knows 1,517 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
What is the quickest way from Kansai Airport to Namba?
Nankai's rapi:t limited express, about 34 to 39 minutes. For Umeda or Shin-Osaka, JR is usually the better choice.
Can I smoke on the street in Osaka?
No. Since January 27, 2025, street smoking is banned across Osaka City. Fines of 1,000 yen apply in prohibited areas.
What are the emergency numbers in Japan?
Police 110; ambulance and fire 119.
What language can I message NUM in for Osaka?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Osaka
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
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