Shinsekai
Retro Osaka neighbourhood with Tsutenkaku Tower and kushikatsu alleys
Suits Curious travellers who appreciate a grittier, more local side of Osaka
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The read
- What it feels like
- A neighbourhood frozen in mid-century Osaka. Tsutenkaku Tower overlooks streets of kushikatsu restaurants and old game arcades. Rougher around the edges than Namba but that is the appeal. Feels more real. The area south of the tower gets quiet and slightly dodgy at night.
- Who is around
- Older local men at kushikatsu counters, curious tourists, and families visiting the tower
- On foot
- Compact and flat. The main area around Tsutenkaku can be covered in about 15 minutes on foot.
- After dark
- The Tsutenkaku Tower is lit in different colors. Kushikatsu restaurants and standing bars stay open late. The area has a lively, unpretentious atmosphere that contrasts with the tourist polish of Dotonbori.