Movies / Theater / Hall / Live House Spots in Shinsaibashi / Namba Area

  • Namba Grand Kagetsu
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    4.5
    578 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nanbasennichimae 11-6

    We enjoyed the first session Sunday. Laughed a lot. We believe our immune system was strengthened thanks to laughing. Some comedians there were not well-known but really gave us fun. One of...

  • National Bunraku Theatre
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    4.5
    166 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nippombashi 1-12-10
    The National Bunraku Theatre, which opened in 1984, is located in the Chuo Ward of Osaka City. The 753-seat Large Hall is mainly used for performances of Ningyo Joruri (Bunraku) puppet theatre, one of Japan’s traditional performing arts; it is also used as a venue for theatrical productions, dance performances, etc. The Small Hall is used for performances of Rakugo, Manzai, Rokyoku (Naniwa-bushi recitation), etc. The National Bunraku Theatre also holds special performances for schoolchildren etc. who may not be familiar with Bunraku, with explanations. The Exhibition Hall in the National Bunraku Theatre has permanent exhibitions of books etc. relating to the history of Bunraku, as well as holding special thematic exhibitions.

    Very nice traditional theatre. Show a bit long but authentic. My girlfriend got bored but I loved it, the costumes, acting, sets were incredible.

  • Osaka Shochiku-za Theatre
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    4.0
    80 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-9-19
    This theater is located in 1-Chome Dotonbori. Modeled after the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, the theater was opened as the first Western-style theater in the Kansai region in 1923. The theater's impressive front entrance sports a grand Neo-Renaissance-style arch. The theater's European-style entrance is on the first floor; concessions and sofas are positioned around the second floor lobby, and floors three through five are for audience seating. In 1997, facilities were upgraded and added while leaving the front entrance in its original condition. The theater hosts kabuki, shinpa, and Shochiku Shinkigeki plays as well as reviews, musicals, concerts, and more.

    We were excited to go to see a live Kabuki performance......but it was not what we expected.......we asked what was showing....my friend speaks Japanese......and paid for one act........NO photos are...

  • Dotonbori ZAZA
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    4.5
    29 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Doutombori 1-7-21 Kobayashi Building B1
    Dotonbori ZAZA located in the first below ground floor of Nakaza Cuidaore Building in downtown Dotonbori in Minami district of Osaka is a theater divided into two halls; “HOUSE” and “POCKET’S”. It holds live comedy by young performers daily as well as a range of events such as rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling), theatrical performances, and music. “HOUSE” accommodates up to about 150 people and “POCKET’S” can hold up to about 80 people. The stage and audience are close enough to enjoy immersive entertainment. The closest station is Namba Station.

    My family and I enjoyed the musical so much, we kept singing the theme song gotta gotta! all the way back to our home country! Kudos to the five actors and also to their kind manager who went out...

  • Yoshimoto Manzai Theater
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    4.5
    33 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 12-7 YES-NAMBA Building 5F
    Opened in December 2014, the theater is right in front of Namba Grand Kagetsu. If you want to see young Osaka comedians, here is the first place you have to come. A variety of comedians, from popular comedians to rising comedians, will perform. The company holds daily performances of not only neta (comedy with pre-thought-out script) such as manzai or standup comedy, but also solo, unit, or project live shows, each with elaboration. Many young comedians who are expected to make their breakthrough in the future belong to this group, so finding your favorite comedian is one of the fun parts of the show. Another feature of this theater is that the audience seats are 305 and very close to the stage.

    吉本興業の総本山であるなんばグランド花月と道を挟んだビルの中にあります。こういった場所で修行をして人気者になっていきます。

  • Club Joule
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nishishinsaibashi 2-11-7 Minamiyaruya Town Building 2-4F
    This venerable all-genre club is one of Osaka's largest in scale, and offers a huge range of club music like trance, hip hop, psych, reggae, and more. The interior is built around a wide, spacious dance floor, with DJ booths, stages, and bar counters. The sound equipment is all top quality, including TW Audio speakers, offering up impressive, high impact but clear sound for its many clubgoers.
  • Circus Osaka
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    5.0
    4 Reviews
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nishishinsaibashi 1-8-16 Nakanishi Building 2F
    Near to Yotsubashi Station, this club is inside Americamura and is a great place to enjoy techno and house music, especially bass-focused music like dubstep and Drum & Bass. Every weekend they host popular artist(s), from in or out of Japan, for a live event with lots of high-energy crowds!

    Osaka has good vibes and also has so many place for clubbing. This one has amazing sound system, Good events and good DJs!! If you are looking for the place for clubbing, I highly recommend to visit...

  • NMB48 Theatre
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 12-7 YESNAMBA Bill B1
    This is the theater where the pop idol group produced by Mr. Yasushi Akimoto “NMB48” has their headquarters, which is located in the building opposite “Namba Grand Kagetsu” in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. The theatre is used as a concert venue for NMB48 and its sister group AKB48, with a feature being the close proximity of the seating to the stage. There are photographs of all the members of the NMB48 group and name plates of members who have left the group posted on the walls of the passage leading into the theatre. It is necessary to apply in advance for tickets for public performances.
  • YES THEATER
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    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Nambasennichimae 11 - 6 Namba Grande Flower Moon Building
    Located approx. 10 minutes on foot from Namba and Nihonbashi stations, this theater is located on the underground level of Namba Grand Kagetsu. It opened in April 2015 as Namba's new landmark of information dissemination. This new theater holds many shows centered on Yoshimoto comedy shows such as dances, live music performances and talk shows. Accommodating 326 people, it boasts high-quality acoustics and lighting equipment. It also has a projector that can do 3D mapping, and shows can be shown online and on television. Its biggest distinction is its many state-of-the-art and high-quality features.
  • Conpass
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Higashishinsaibashi 1-12-20 Shinsaibashi Daiwa Building B1F
    This live venue is lined up with Shinsaibashi Station, not far from Nagahoribashi Station. They run live performances and club events with bands, DJs, dancers and more, across all kinds of genres. The house is always full of music lovers and club kids.
  • Betty Mayonnaise
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Higashishinsaibashi 2-3-22 Tama Hachi Building 1F
    "A drag show house located in Higashi-Shinsaibashi 2-Chome, Chuo Ward, Osaka City. Betty, inventor of the term ""new half"" (a word sometimes used in Japan to describe men who dress as women or who have undergone partial or total sexual reassignment surgery), serves as the house ""mama"" (maitre d'). Customers can enjoy a variety of alcoholic beverages, snacks, and light meals at reasonable prices along with one of the house's three daily shows."

    会社の同僚と来ました。歴史のあるお店です。お店のお姉さんは皆美人でセクシーです。あと皆さんお話がうまい。社会人女子ですが、最初から最後まで楽しかったです!また行きたいです。

  • Giraffe Japan
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Souemonchou 7 - 9 Muneonemachi Building
    This all-genre club is one of Osaka's largest in scale, and is popular with clubbers as the Face of Minami. The dazzling interior has a truly luxurious feel, and is bright and clean enough to satisfy even the pickiest lady customers. They regularly hold live events with artists from all over the world, and are busy every day of the week. On top of drinks, they serve a full food menu as well.
  • Bambi
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osakashi Chuou-ku Higashishinsaibashi 1-18-27 Seto Ki Tokyu Building B1
    This all-genre club is one of Osaka's largest in scale, and attracts a younger crowd with its Club Gate of Honor and Monster Club. They adopt the latest technology like projection mapping to create an exceptional level of entertainment.
  • Orix Theater
    Travel / Tourism
    Osaka Osaka-shi Nishi-ku Shinmachi 1-14-15
  • Nanba Parks Cinema
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osaka-shi Naniwa-ku Nanbanaka 2-10-70 Nanba Parks 8F

    シネマ歌舞伎の上映館でアクセスが便利なのは、なんばパークシネマとMOVIX京都ですが、今回は初春文楽公演があったのでこちらを利用しました。 高齢の女性客の比率が高かったです。 シアター⑧はすいていて感染の危険を感じませんでした。 演目は『京鹿子娘五人道成寺 / 二人椀久』、出演は板東玉三郎・中村勘九郎・中村七之助・中村梅枝・中村児太郎他です。

  • TOHO CINEMAS Namba (TOHO Cinemas Nanba) Motodate
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nanba 3-8-9
  • BIG CAT
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    3.5
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nishishinsaibashi 1-chome 6-14

    心斎橋の、ビックステップの中にあり、 買い物ついでにも立ち寄りやすい。 ロッカーもたくさんあるから、荷物を預けてイベントが楽しめます。広めのライブハウスという感じ。

  • Cinem @ rt Shinsaibashi (Cinemart Shinsaibashi)
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    3.5
    2 Reviews
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    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Nishishinsaibashi 1-6-14

    心斎橋駅から歩いてすぐの便利な場所にあります。最近だと「タクシー運転手」と「1987、ある闘いの真実」を観に行きました。売店に、現在上映されているわけではない韓国映画のグッズが売られていたり、観に来ている人たちの会話に韓国の俳優の名前がばんばん出てきたりするので、韓国に強い映画館のようです。TCGメンバーズカードの割引がきくので、会員の方は曜日によって1000円でお得に鑑賞できます。

  • TOHO CINEMAS Namba (TOHO Cinemas Nanba) Annex
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Sennichimae 2-11-5 Shikishima Building 4F
  • OSAKA MUSE
    Travel / Tourism
    Osaka Osaka-shi Chuo-ku Shinsaibashisuji 1-chome 5-6

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While Osaka prefecture is the country's second smallest prefecture, its capital, Osaka City, is the country’s third-largest and arguably one of the most popular in the Kansai region thanks to its vibrant nightlife, the Osaka people’s openness, and its much-loved cuisine, which has earned it the nickname "the nation’s kitchen."

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