Amerika Mura

Amerika-mura - or Amemura to the locals - is a warren of narrow streets which is at the heart of youth culture in Osaka, with dozens of shops catering to fans of urban apparel and hip-hop wear. But even if you’re not clothes-shopping, there are plenty of foreigner-friendly bars and restaurants in the area.

[Amerika-mura - image © Florentyna Leow]

If you’re a fashionista - or a fashion victim - in your 20s, Amerika Mura (or “Amemura” to the locals) may be right up your alley. With a name that translates to “America Village,” Amemura has been at the heart of youth culture in Osaka since the 1970s.

[Amerika-mura - image © Florentyna Leow]

Even today, this warren of narrow streets draws teenagers and early-20s fashionistas in flocks for its shops stocked with urban apparel, hip-hop wear, and vintage clothing.

[Amerika-mura - image © Florentyna Leow]

Amemura is located on the west side of Midosuji, just north of the Dotombori Canal. Centered around Sankaku-koen Park (Triangle Park), a concrete rest area surrounded by retail shops, Amemura is a great place to wander around, watch people, spot unusual outfits, and shop for your own wacky clothes.

[Amerika-mura - image © Florentyna Leow]

There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the area, most of which are welcoming to foreigners. If you’re looking for non-Japanese food, this is also the neighbourhood to visit, as there’s a relatively high density of “international” food in this area - pancakes, burgers, pizza, and third-wave coffee are just some of the options you’ll find in Amemura. Weekends see long queues at the takoyaki shop at one corner of the park - try the lemon and black pepper version - and performances and flea markets for a fun and lively atmosphere.

English name:
Amerikamura

Japanese name:
アメリカ村

English address:
Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 542-0086

Japanese address:
〒542-0086 大阪市中央区西心斎橋

Opening hours:
Varies by shop

Admission:
free

Nearest Transport:
Subway: Directly connected to exit 7 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji and Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Lines.

Nearest Hotels:
Check availability and pricing for hotels near Amerikamura on Booking.com or Agoda.com.

Telephone:
none

Website: Official Website (Japanese)

Near To Here:
Amerikamura is located in Osaka’s Minami district. See our complete list of things to do in the Minami district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Osaka map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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