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Den Den Town otaku guide

Osaka's answer to Akihabara stretches along Sakaisuji street. Prices are often a little lower than Tokyo and the shops are less crowded.

Nearest station: Nipponbashi or Ebisucho station. Best for: Retro games, Gunpla, figures and arcades.

ShopsExperiencesPilgrimage spots

Floor guide

Many of the best shops are on upper floors. Here is what is on each level.

Super Potato Osaka

Den Den Town 1 floors mapped

Osaka branch of the famous retro shop, usually calmer than Akihabara.

Retro games

  1. 3F-4FRetro consoles, cartridges and a small arcade

Joshin Super Kids Land

Den Den Town 5 floors mapped

Five floors of toys and hobby goods with one of the best Gunpla floors in Kansai.

Gunpla, Figures, Trading cards

  1. 1FToys and TCG boxes
  2. 2FGunpla and plastic models
  3. 3FRailway models
  4. 4FFigures and collectibles
  5. 5FRadio control and tools

More places in Den Den Town

Mandarake Grand Chaos

Den Den Town

Osaka's biggest Mandarake in Shinsaibashi, a short walk north of Den Den Town.

Figures, Doujinshi, Retro games

Capcom Store Osaka

Den Den Town

Official Capcom store with Street Fighter and Monster Hunter goods in Umeda.

Arcades, Figures

Walking route

Den Den Town day in Osaka

5 hours · 2.5 km

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