Update-date: Dec 27 2024
Osaka Castle Park, centered around the restored castle tower, features gardens and halls scattered throughout. This area, rich in attractions and natural beauty, serves as a relaxing spot for locals and is also popular among inbound tourists. As visitors stroll through the expansive grounds, they are sure to work up an appetite. Here are some restaurants along the Osaka Castle line that will satisfy both their hunger and their hearts.
Unagi Restaurant Oishimi
A restaurant in front of Osaka Castle where one can enjoy fragrant eel and carefully selected sake.
Unagi restaurant Oishibi, located just a 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station, offers delicious eel and sake. The eel, steamed to perfection and then grilled to a fragrant finish, is rich and flavorful. Guests can enjoy classic dishes such as 'unadon' and 'unajuu', as well as the visually appealing 'temari sushi'. The sake selection includes a variety of unique options such as ginjo, junmai, and daiginjo, which pair exceptionally well with the eel.
The restaurant is located just south of Osaka Castle Park. After learning about Japan's history and culture at Osaka Castle, visitors can easily stop by to enjoy Japanese food culture. The interior features counter seats for solo diners, as well as comfortable sofa and table seating for relaxation. There is also a kids' menu, making it convenient for families. Guests can enjoy eel in a casual setting.
Unagidokoro Umami
Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:00 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 8:30 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and the Chuo Line / 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR Line
Address: 1-16-20, Morinomiyachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line and the Chuo Line / 3-minute walk from Morinomiya Station on the JR Line
Address: 1-16-20, Morinomiyachuo, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Yakiniku GUTS Hanare
High-quality wagyu barbecue and kamado rice enjoyed in a historic traditional house.
Yakiniku GUTS Hanare, located just a 2-minute walk from Tanimachi Rokuchome Station, is a restaurant where one can enjoy juicy meats and fresh seafood. The recommended dish is the beautifully marbled 'Wagyu Chateaubriand.' Diners can savor the highest quality of meat. The 'Today's Wagyu Assorted Four Cuts' featuring top-quality harami, loin, and kalbi, as well as the 'Kamado Rice' cooked over a wood fire, are also must-tries.
The restaurant utilizes a charming old traditional house. The term 'Hanare' in the name refers to a separate building. True to its name, it exudes a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a detached space. The interior consists of the first floor and the basement, where the stone walls that have supported the house since its construction remain. While preserving the historical charm of the town house, why not enjoy a carefully crafted taste in a stylish interior with a modern design?
Yakiniku GUTS Hanare
Open: [Monday-Friday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O.11:30 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O.11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from exit 3 of Tanimachi 6-chome Station. Go east and head for Gojukkensuji Street. Turn left at the end of the road and go along Gojukensuji Street on the right.
Address: 2-6-24, Uehon-machi Nishi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from exit 3 of Tanimachi 6-chome Station. Go east and head for Gojukkensuji Street. Turn left at the end of the road and go along Gojukensuji Street on the right.
Address: 2-6-24, Uehon-machi Nishi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Unagi no Masa
Enjoy the harmony of domestically sourced eel grilled over charcoal and domestically sourced rice cooked in a pot.
Unagi no Masa, where you can enjoy Japanese eel shipped directly from Kagoshima and Aichi, is just a one-minute walk from Tanimachi Kyuchome Station. They procure carefully selected eels while they are still alive and grill them over charcoal for serving. The rice used is a low-sticky Japanese rice called "Emi no Kizuna." The larger grains of rice absorb the homemade sauce, creating a perfect harmony with the rich flavor of the eel. The 'Unaju [Goku]' featuring two eels is highly recommended.
The restaurant has only 8 counter seats. It is better to make a reservation if one wants to visit as a group. The eel is grilled only after an order is placed, so while waiting, one can enjoy the delightful aroma of the grilling eel. The sound of the charcoal crackling and the smell of the rice being cooked in a pot are also part of the feast. It is nice to savor some sake while enjoying the aromas and sounds with all five senses.
Unagi no Masa
Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm) **Depending on stock, it will close before closing time.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Tanimachi 9-chome Station. In front of Tanimachi 9-chome bus stop.
Address: 1-31, Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Exit 3 of Tanimachi 9-chome Station. In front of Tanimachi 9-chome bus stop.
Address: 1-31, Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO
Enjoy pizza at a trattoria reminiscent of the streets of Italy.
At Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO, just a 2-minute walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station, one can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine made in the traditional style. The 'BEATO Antipasto Platter' is a luxurious dish featuring a selection of 6 to 7 items. The 'Pizza Margherita,' with its chewy crust and melted mozzarella imported directly from Naples, is baked in a special oven. Enjoying wines from various regions of Italy is also one of the highlights.
Upon entering the restaurant, which evokes the appearance of a street corner in Italy, one is greeted by a calm space filled with the warmth of wood. The classical interior is stylish, creating a relaxed atmosphere. It combines the casualness of a trattoria with a sense of luxury. A pleasant point is that English support is available. The restaurant is loved by a wide range of patrons, from local regulars to tourists.
Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO
Open: [Weekday, Saturday] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Tanimachi Yonchome Station on Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line or Chuo Line. After exiting from exit 3, turn left at the first signal along Honmachi-dori.
Address: 1-4-2, Yariya-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
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Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Tanimachi Yonchome Station on Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line or Chuo Line. After exiting from exit 3, turn left at the first signal along Honmachi-dori.
Address: 1-4-2, Yariya-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Chi-Fu
A new realm of Chinese cuisine woven with delicate expressions and a variety of ingredients.
Located a 7-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station, Chi-Fu is a reservation-only Chinese restaurant. The recommended dish, 'Shinryoku', is a plate composed entirely of vegetables. It uses ingredients reminiscent of Japanese cuisine, such as yuba and nama-fu. The delicate presentation is reminiscent of French cuisine. The beautifully arranged 'Assorted Appetizers' on the decorative shelf can be enjoyed both visually and on the palate. Diners can experience a new realm that has been reconstructed while retaining the grand system of Chinese cuisine.
The restaurant features a simple interior that creates a calm space illuminated by soft light. There are two private rooms available for 4 and 8 people, which can be surrounded by curtains to create a private atmosphere. It is also possible to connect the two rooms to form one large private room, making it perfect for groups who want to enjoy their time without worrying about others around them.
Chi-Fu
Open: Lunch 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. (Last order 1:30 P.M.) Dinner 5:30 P.M.-11:00 P.M. (Last order 8:30 P.M.) (Weekdays, Saturday, holidays, the days before holidays)
Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Municipal Subway - Midosuji Line and from Minami-morimachi Station on the Municipal Subway - Tanimachi Line and the Municipal Subway - Sakaisuji Line
Address: Nishitenma 4-4-8, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
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Closed: Sundays
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Yodoyabashi Station on the Municipal Subway - Midosuji Line and from Minami-morimachi Station on the Municipal Subway - Tanimachi Line and the Municipal Subway - Sakaisuji Line
Address: Nishitenma 4-4-8, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
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