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Minami (Namba)

Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Ranked #5 of 176 attractions in Osaka
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Great shopping, good food and something for everyone. It's the central hub to Shindaibashi, Dotonbori, den-den town etc.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The exterior of this mall area are made to look like a wind swept canyon. A cool area to see and a cool view from the 8th floor balcony.

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Melbourne
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I was so impressed how big the district is. The shops are amazing, from accessories, clothes, shoes, cosmetic, skincare etc. So much fun !!! There are lots of choices of food down there as well, sweet potato, octopus ball, sushi train etc !!! Worth to spend a whole afternoon down there at least!!!

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Himeji, Japan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Anything u want, from electronic devices, also anime related merchandises. At night this place also alive with entertainments that will leave u in awe....

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London
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

High end to low end shopping area eateries everywhere, get swept along by the crowds and enjoy yourself

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Namba is where Osaka goes out to play and is the principal nightlife and entertainment area of the Kansai region. An almost limitless selection of bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs to chose from. Namba/Dotonbori is perhaps the only area in Japan which can rival Shibuya and Shinjuku in Tokyo as a place for a night out.

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Kuala Lumpur
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

My husband love this place! We like the Walk, and it is very convenient. The hotel we stayed link up to all the atttraction places, including the Walk - shops all over...

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Manila
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Namba is one area in Osaka thats full of life unlike Shin Osaka where we are staying, after going to some places of interest in Osaka, we had to go back to namba twice to do some shopping.

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Bangkok
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

so many nice restaurants and shops. Many beautiful japanese woman walking on the street like their catwalk.

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newcastle
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

good shops and restaurants . sadly there were a few homeless people hanging around.

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