Den Den Town

Den-Den Town in Nippombashi is Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara. It’s the city’s electronics, camera, computer and pop culture shopping neighborhood - and it’s just as much of an otaku paradise as Akihabara, with fewer crowds and big city madness.

[A UFO Catcher claw game in Den-Den Town - image © Florentyna Leow]

Fans of Japanese anime and those looking for bargains on electronics visiting Tokyo will invariably hit up the Akihabara neighbourhood. But if you’re in Osaka, the corresponding area to visit is Den-Den Town, which is West Japan’s answer to Akihabara. It’s the city’s electronics, camera, computer and pop culture shopping neighborhood.

We think Den-Den Town is, in general, a superior alternative to Tokyo’s Akihabara district. For one, the shops are concentrated along two long, main streets, which makes it easy to navigate and find what you need. For another, it doesn’t see quite the same volume of foot traffic as its Tokyo counterpart. Everyone can relate to needing more breathing room when you’re shopping for figurines or keyboards! Many major stores found in Akihabara such as Mandarake, Animate, and Super Potato, can be found in Den-Den Town as well.

Den-Den Town is located about 10 minutes’ walk southwest of Namba Station in Nippombashi, running roughly between Nippombashi and Ebisucho stations on the Sakaisuji subway line. Many of the shops here have someone on hand who can speak English, so don’t be afraid to ask for help when looking for something.

For more, check out our detailed guide to Den Den Town.

English name:
Den-Den Town

Japanese name:
でんでんタウン

English address:
Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, 556-0005

Japanese address:
〒556-0005 大阪市浪速区日本橋

Opening hours:
Varies by shop

Admission:
free

Nearest Transport:
Subway: Directly connected to exit 1-A and 1-B of Ebisucho Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.

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

Telephone:
+81-6-6655-1717

Website: Official Website (Japanese)

Near To Here:
Den-Den Town 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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