America-Mura in Osaka

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  • Triangle Park In America-mura, Osaka

  • Triangle Park In America-mura, Osaka

  • Triangle Park In America-mura, Osaka

  • America-mura In The Minami District, Osaka

  • America-mura In The Minami District, Osaka

  • Shop Display America-mura In The Minami District, Osaka

  • Shop Display America-mura In The Minami District, Osaka

  • America-mura At Night In The Minami District, Osaka

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Facts & Figures

America-mura (means "American Village") is a shopping and entertainment district for the fashion crazy youth of Osaka. Like Dotonbori, this place is full of hip people for the hunt of the latest trend. Best Ryokans in Osaka Explore Ryokans in Osaka >
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My tip take a break at the Triangle Park in the center of America-mura and watch the action around you.

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History

During the 1970's shops in this area started to sell fashion items from the West Coast of America. More and more warehouses followed this popular trend and Americamura (Ame-mura) was born.

Location

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America-mura is located near Shinsaibashi within Chuo-ku (ward) in Osaka.

How to get to America-mura?

  • 5min from Shinsaibashi Station served by Midosuji Subway Line

Sightseeing spots

Top:

Triangle Park (Sankaku Park) - small park in the center, on the weekends you can enjoy there live music and a flea market

Statue of Liberty - this small-scale reproduction of the Statue of Liberty marks the entry to the area

Festival & Events (dates can change without notice)

July

Tenjin Matsuri Festival (24th till 25th)
Osaka’s greatest traditional festival (over 1000 years old) and ranked as one of the top 3 festivals in Japan. Enjoy spectecular processions on land and in the water, great fireworks and a unique atmosphere created by the traditional costumes and music. My must-see recommendation for you.

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