What other travelers are saying about Nipponbashi Denden Town
Staff are friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is very expensive there. There is a family mart but in the time we were there their stock was never replenished, it was bare min. This hotel has great services like laundry and a gym, but it is not near anything. If you are traveling without a car Okinawa you’ll find it expensive to get anywhere.
My favourite place during my first stay in Osaka. A lot of anime goods including gachapon, crane game figure, model, cards game and etc you can find all you want here but you need to walk every store to check the price before purchasing decision. This place also easy access via both Namba side and Shinsaibashi side.
Had a lot of cool merch, plenty of anime/manga stores and lots to do in the area but it’s become a bit of a tourist trap with a lot of foreigners coming to shop so they’ve gouged the price a bit in recent years compared to when I went in 2019 but so did the rest of the country so :’) can’t blame em. Only downside is that since there’re so many tourists, the area has become pretty… questionably smelly 😃 Just beware of the stink when coming inside shops and bring a mask/vapor perfume inhaler of choice lol
I personally think it was overrated because its just a shopping district and its very overcrowded. Maids are scattered in this street attracting customers. I personally think the hidden gems are hidden in this small alleyway inside of Nipponbashi denden town.
In Nipponbashi Denden Town, you can find a wide variety of products, including electronics, appliances, computers, gaming consoles, anime merchandise, manga, model kits, cosplay costumes, and collectible figurines. Some shops sell retro electronics and vintage items.
It is located in the Nipponbashi area of Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan, near Nipponbashi and Namba stations.
While both Nipponbashi Denden Town and Akihabara in Tokyo are famous for their focus on electronics and otaku culture, Nipponbashi tends to have a slightly less touristy atmosphere and offers a more local shopping experience. It also focuses heavily on gaming and cosplay, with a great variety of stores catering to niche hobbies.
Nipponbashi Denden Town is easily accessible by subway or train. You can take the Sennichimae Line or Sakaisuji Line to Nipponbashi Station or the Nankai Line to Namba Station. From these stations, the district is within walking distance.
