心斎橋
Also known as Shinsaibashi-suji, Shinsaibashi Shopping Street, Shinsaibashi Suji
A 600-meter covered shopping arcade that runs north from Dotonbori — the canonical Osaka shotengai. The main spine handles mainstream retail and tax-free electronics; the side streets are where the vintage shops and independent cafes hide. Good brunch here too if you're shopping: WWa for Japanese-style breakfast and Alma Coffee across the road.
Bring your passport — many shops offer tax-free refunds on purchases over 5,000 yen. · Explore the side streets for thrift stores; main drag is mostly chains.