Shin Sekai "New World"

Awesome place! It is a must-go if you happen to be in Osaka. It's one of a kind, a lively place that brings you back in time. It might get very crowded during peak hours. Make sure to choose wisely the time of your visit otherwise it will be difficult to take beautiful pictures. Enjoy it!

The Osaka downtown ethic-taste wonderland.

The streets have got a little too inbound-happy and meaninglessly festive even to foreign sightseers recently, however that may be really Osakan (me as a legit global Tokyoite intellect can never understand such stuff anyways, though).

Please try do everything listed in the tourist attraction list around and eat, then, may be an idea to explore the south (shabby labour town street mall), further south (“Special” serviced restaurants area, picture/film shooting prohibited) or the southwest (lively deep downtown township) at your discretion and risk management.

We had an amazing afternoon in Shinsekai visiting the Tower and enjoying it's gorgeous views of Osaka and eating many of the delicious food s in the area including many of the local street food treats and a dinner of kushikatsu! There's no shortage of stimulation for the eyes and senses! When the sun goes down, the bright colourful lights of all the store fronts come on and the atmosphere gets even more electric! A must visit neighborhood here in Osaka!

It’s like stepping in to the old movie. Build in 1912 as new world. Full of tiny izakayas on the side alleys and big bustling restaurants with neon and old lantern style 3d signs. A must visit

The ticket to the tower is differentiate into 2 kind. One is just the interior of the 2nd highest level. Another is able to access to the highest floor which is the outdoor and also the interior which is 1 level down. There is also another ticket that is only for the slide from the 5th floor. Make sure to know which ticket you are getting. (Never take the slide therefore no photo on it)

If I remembered correctly, only the interior is less then 1000yen. For both interior and exterior is like 1200yen if I am not wrong.

Alot of food restaurant near by but just for heads up, they will charge 300yen per pax in advance for "appetiser" fee. No matter u go in for a drink or light snacks, the fee is applicable.

A whole new world and tourists attraction around the Tsutenkaku tower. Plenty of souvenirs , tax free shops and also local restaurants for your meals. Fast food chain McD also available along with convenience stores. The street is busy and crowded during day and night time. If you're going up for a lookout on the tower, suggest to come early as the wait will be long passing the afternoon hours.

The street isn't that long when compared to dotonburi. Lots of restaurants and games to play. Recommend to visit at night where you'll see beautiful lights and lit-up restaurant and shop signs. Less crowded when compared to dotonburi. Don't forget to rub the Billiken's feet for good luck when you visit this place!

Excellent place to explore - can spend some time checking out all the stores and food options! Very walkable area

Interesting and amazing to explore the walking street. Plenty of shops,restaurants and funny commercial ad in front of the shop. Good and fun for visitors to get plenty shots of photos here. Of course near by the Tsutenkaku Tower

Definitely worth you a trip to visit this sector. Not too far from Dontobori by train. Have many restaurants and game store for you. Must try place in Osaka.

Such a coooooL area to walk by, it's very lively!! so many nice restaurants all around, it's worth the visit in ShinSekai ☺👍🏻

Great place for photos and food/shopping!
Tip: instead of standing in the crowd, try to take photos from the stairs of the Spa World hotel with the tower as background!

This is one of those places in Osaka to see quirky shop signs and neon lights. Be sure to come before 11pm. Not very sure when the lights go off because it was off when I was walking back from Mega Donki at 11pm.

It is a very touristy place hence, the prices are slightly elevated. Kushikatsu is a dime a plenty here and you don't have to visit the famous angry chef ornament place just to eat it; unless you love to experience long que times.

There are some game stalls here to keep the kids entertained. One of which is a game where you use paper scoops to fish out as many coloured balls you can till the paper tear. The other is a shooting game.

This is the first time I visit Shin Sekai despite being in Osaka a few times before.
So my perspective is from a tourist point of view.
When I walked into Shin Sekai on a drizzling Monday evening, I felt I have walked back 3 decades. The shops that greeted me when I entered from the "tunnel" walkway are old and very local. There are many small eateries serving local Japanese; eateries selling sushi, fried stuffs, takoyaki and many more. There are many fun-fair game type shops and there is this arcade which has all the classic games such as Street Fighters, Time Crisis... The people here also doesn't speak much English but there's always Google Translate.
Some shops had closed down, I guess they haven't recovered from Covid.
I also saw numerous elderly men lottering there. I understand that this place wasn't the safest in Osaka years back. So perhaps these old men were once active here?
Anyhow, I like the atmosphere and vibe!
And also kinda like it when they don't speak much English here. Didn't feel too commercialized.
It's a bit sad to see that businesses seems to be struggling a bit or is it because Monday night? I don't know. But I hope this place can continue to operate and keep its charm.
Will definitely return the next time I'm in Osaka.
Oh yes, my family and I had okonomiyaki and takoyaki for dinner in the restaurant with a giant red octopus (see video), it was delicious.
And yes, there is a duty free drug store under the Osaka Tower.

Many colourful and attractive signboard of shops. Many local japanese especially high school students come in group. Nice place also to take photo here. Tourist can buy some souvenirs here. Other than restaurants we can find some fun fair old style kiosk.

Embarking on an evening quest for a satisfying meal, my fiancé and I found ourselves exploring this intriguing locale. Beyond the initial search for a restaurant to appease our empty stomachs, the journey unveiled a tapestry of hidden gems.

As we delved deeper into the surroundings, a plethora of arcades and cozy bars emerged, beckoning with the promise of respite. The option to order a beer or highball offered a simple yet effective remedy to release the accumulated fatigue of the day.

Despite it being my inaugural visit, the images of the environment imprinted themselves on my mind, creating an indelible impression. The experience, though seemingly uneventful in terms of grand gestures, became truly unforgettable. Perhaps what made it exceptional was the ability of the place to provide a much-needed escape from the monotony of daily routines. It served as a reminder that sometimes, the most profound experiences lie in the simplicity of a moment, allowing for a mental reset and a brief departure from the ordinary. This unexpected sanctuary, filled with hidden delights, left a lasting mark on my memory, transforming a routine evening into a remarkable and cherished experience.

Not sure if we have another chance to visit here. But will definitely come back to enjoy the food I tried.

A lovely vibrant district in Osaka. Far less busy than dotonbori, and has a similar vibe.

The Shin-Sekai (meaning new world), one of Osaka's entertainment districts. You can eat everything from Kushikatsu (skewers), Takoyaki (octopus balls), Sushi, Ramen/Udon/Soba noodles, Western/Chinese/Japanese/Whatever food, and much more at inexpensive prices. It is very lively, the streets are wide and there is little waiting time. If you come to Osaka, this is definitely the place to visit.

However, most of the shops were closed today because I visited early in the morning. Next time I will visit in the evening.

This is a real-life area of Osaka, not a tourist attraction. If you're looking for the sanitized PR version of Japan, this is not the place for you.

Many good food options to have good food for cheap price, and animations for kids.

If you're from any large metropolitan city in the world you will be able to handle this area easily. It looks rough but is actually quite safe.

Not as big as dotonburi but still very iconic. Great for Street photos. Lots of yakiniku(grilled skewers) restaurants, izakayas. Some stores are converted to game stalls so you can have a go at shooting games, archery games to win prizes. The shop fronts are heavily decorated to attract attention and when put all together, the streets just look like one giant party area all the time. I went during golden hour for some photography. I think it's more photogenic than dotonburi albeit less modern