Born in 2018 as a new landmark in Namba, the international gateway that connects directly to Kansai International Airport, "Namba Sky"
It is an urban-type complex building with shops and specialty restaurants from the first store to open in Kansai, and office buildings, clinics, and convention halls on the upper floors.
This article introduces information and access to recommended shops such as those opening in the Kansai region for the first time and those opening in the Namba area for the first time.
About Namba Sky O
Namba Sky Building is a large mixed-use building newly built by the Nankai Electric Railway in Chuo Ward, Osaka City.
It features large clinics and popular shops. It is directly connected to Nankai Namba Station, so it is easily accessible even on rainy days. In addition to the office floor on the top floor, there are also rental conference rooms and convention halls, making it a suitable international exchange hub for the Osaka area, which is directly connected to Kansai International Airport and is known as the gateway to Osaka.
Floor configuration
Namba Sky Tower is approximately 148 meters high, with a total floor area of approximately 85,000 square meters, consisting of 31 floors above ground and 2 underground floors.
In addition to being directly connected to commercial facilities and hotels such as Nankai Namba Station, Nankai Parks, Takashimaya Osaka Store, and Swiss Hotel Nankai Osaka, it is also connected underground with the subway, Hanshin Line, and Kintetsu Line at Nankai Station.
From the 1st to the 6th floors, there are service stores such as merchandise shops, restaurants, banks, and smartphone shops.
Next, we will introduce some recommended stores among the diverse shops and restaurants, including the first store in the Kansai region and the first store in the Namba area.
There's also a first-ever store in Kansai! A variety of shops and restaurants
Namba Skyou is home to shops and restaurants that are opening for the first time in the Kansai region or in the Namba area. You’ll find shops offering experiences of traditional Japanese culture as well as carefully selected establishments.
3F ikari Super Namba Sky-O store
ikari, a high-quality supermarket with 26 stores mainly located in Kansai, is making its debut in the Namba area. It is directly connected to Namba Station on the Nankai Line, making it convenient for commuting, going to school, and shopping on your way home.
The store’s own brand hotcake mixes, long-selling original products such as Ashiya Madelen, and imported items from around the world including carefully selected wines, cheeses, and olives are all made from carefully selected ingredients. In addition, freshly prepared dishes made in-house are also popular.
Featuring a lineup and quality comparable to that of specialty shops, the extensive selection of French pastries is perfect for gift-giving as well.
6F Izumi Dining Room
The Izumi Shokudo, which opened as the first restaurant operated by Sanyo Makuhinbo in the "Healthy Lab" floor featuring specialty stores focused on health and wellness on the 6th floor of Namba Sky Building, is a rice restaurant with the concept of "delicious food is right here."
Cooked in the “Imazu” rice cooker, created by the rice master as a culmination of the 100th anniversary of Izumi, the rice cooker that stands for quality. The side dishes that complement the rice are a selection of exquisite dishes made with seasonal ingredients, and this restaurant, where the main dish is the rice that is unique to this place, is recommended for both lunch and dinner.
7th to 8th floors Convention Hall
The 7th and 8th floors are a convention hall that can accommodate up to 460 people.
Namba Sky Ocean Convention Hall Official Website
In addition to business use through seminars and symposiums, exhibitions and event displays by renowned photographers are also held.
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9F Medical Floor Osaka Namba Clinic
A “business class” clinic with facilities and hospitality beyond those of a hospital, featuring state-of-the-art testing equipment, providing high-quality medical care for all patients.
In addition to specialist consultations and examinations, insurance examinations for illnesses such as colds are also available, so you can also visit your primary care hospital for these services.
Consultation hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00～12:00
Closed on: Sun and public holidays: December 30th to January 3rd
Specialties/Neuro-Oncology, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedics, Radiology, Internal Medicine
Preventive examinations/medical checkups, brain scans, and various examinations
Phone number/06-6648-8930
Official Osaka Namba Clinic website
The 10th floor serves as a lobby leading to the office floor, and offices are located on the 13th to 30th floors.
Facility information
Facility name: Namba Sky-o
Address: 60, Namba 5-chome 1-chome, Chuo Ward, Osaka
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (retail sales and services)
10:00～23:00 (Food and drink)
*Some stores have different opening hours.
Toilet: wheelchair and ostomy-friendly toilet on the 2nd floor
There is a wheelchair-accessible restroom on the 6th floor.
Access
The access details are detailed in the article below with photos, so please take a look here.
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Parking lot information
Namba City/Namba Parks Parking Lot
Business hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Bicycle rental: 150 yen/24h (first 2 hours free)
Nankai Namba Nishiguchi Parking Lot
Business hours: 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Bicycle rental: 200 yen/24h (first 30 minutes free, 100 yen for the first 4 hours)
Motorcycle rental: 300 yen/24h (first 30 minutes free)
Motorcycle/ 500 yen/ 24h (first 30 minutes free)
For more information, please see this article.
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Summary
The bustling "Namba Sky" featuring a wide variety of new stores, including the first store in Kansai and the first new concept store nationwide
It is directly connected to Namba Parks, Takashimaya Osaka, Swiss Hotel, and Nankai Namba Station, so you can move around without getting wet even on bad weather days and enjoy a day of sightseeing.
Be sure to check out the new landmark in Namba, "Namba Sky"！
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