Osaka/Minami

Minami( 大阪ミナミ ) is the largest commercial area in Osaka, Japan.

All manner of shopscan be found in the Minami Area, which stretches from Semba (Honmachi) to the area surrounding Namba station. In Minami, local residents and tourists alike can enjoy the city atmosphere of Osaka.

1 Masjids in Minami
2 Travel to Minami
- 2.1 Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Minami
- 2.2 Travel on a Bus in Minami
3 What to see in Minami
4 Top Muslim Travel Tips for Minami
5 Muslim Friendly Shopping in Minami
6 Halal Restaurants in Minami
7 eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Minami
8 Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Minami
9 Muslim Friendly hotels in Minami
10 News & References Minami

Masjids in Minami

Osaka is home to several significant mosques that cater to the spiritual needs of its Muslim residents and visitors. Here's a guide to some of the key masjids in Osaka, each offering a unique atmosphere and amenities.

Masjid Istiqlal Osaka

Rating: 4.8 (255 reviews)
Location: 1 Chome-2-10 Nakahiraki
Hours: Open until 11:40 PM

Masjid Istiqlal Osaka stands as a beacon of Islamic faith in the heart of the city. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and serene environment, this mosque provides a peaceful retreat for worshippers. It is a place where Muslims can gather for daily prayers, community events, and religious education. The spacious and well-maintained facilities make it a popular choice for both locals and tourists.

Osaka Masjid

Rating: 4.8 (325 reviews)
Location: 4 Chome-12-16 Owada
Hours: Open until 10 PM

Osaka Masjid is another prominent place of worship in the city. Located in the Owada district, this mosque is renowned for its beautiful architecture and vibrant community. The mosque hosts regular prayers, Quranic classes, and community gatherings, fostering a strong sense of unity among its attendees. Its convenient location and welcoming environment make it a must-visit for Muslim travelers.

Osaka Ibaraki Mosque

Rating: 4.8 (137 reviews)
Location: 4 Chome-6-13 Toyokawa
Hours: Open until 10 PM

Situated in the Toyokawa area, Osaka Ibaraki Mosque serves as a spiritual haven for the Muslim community in the region. The mosque is well-equipped to handle the religious needs of its visitors, offering a tranquil space for prayer and reflection. The community here is known for its hospitality and support, making it an excellent place for both worship and social interaction.

Prayer Room at Namba City, Musollah, Surau, Masjid

Rating: 4.9 (113 reviews)
Location: Namba, 5 Chome-1-60, Namba CITY Main Building B1F
Hours: Closed (Opens at 11 AM)

Located in the bustling Namba City, this prayer room is an essential stop for Muslim shoppers and tourists. Though smaller in size compared to the larger mosques, it provides a clean and quiet space for daily prayers. The prayer room is conveniently situated within the main building of Namba CITY, making it easily accessible for those exploring the area. Its high rating reflects the satisfaction of its visitors with the facilities and the sense of peace it offers.

Osaka's mosques and prayer rooms are more than just places of worship; they are community hubs that offer a sense of belonging and support to Muslims in the city. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, these masjids provide the perfect environment for spiritual reflection and community connection. From the grand Masjid Istiqlal Osaka to the convenient prayer room at Namba City, each location has its unique charm and significance.

Travel to Minami

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Minami

There are three main train stations in this area, namely Namba Railway Station, JR-Namba train station and Osaka-Namba Railway Station. The three train stations are close to each other.

The fastest trains between Kasai Int'l Airport and Osaka station are "Ltd.Express Rapi:t" which operates by Namkai Railway. The journey takes roughly 34 minutes at a cost of ¥2390: ¥890 regular fare + ¥700 limited express fare.

Namba Sta.

Nankai - Offers services to the following cities: Sakai, Kansai International Airport, Wakayama, and Mount Koya.
Subway - From Shin-Osaka station and Umeda (Osaka) stations, you can connect to the downtown by using the Midosuji subway line.

JR-Namba Sta.

JR-WEST - Offers services to the following cities: Tennōji, Nara, and Horyuji.

Osaka-Namba Sta.

Kintetsu - Offers services to the following cities: Nara, Ise, Shima, Yokkaichi and Nagoya.
Hanshin - Offers services to the following cities: Amagasaki, Nishinomiya, and Sannomiya (Kobe).

Travel on a Bus in Minami

There are two bus terminals around Namba train stations. Kansai Airport Limousine bus runs from Kansai International Airport to Namba OCAT bus terminal , ¥2050 one way.

Namba Highway Busterminal

Ticket office window: 9AM - 8PM

Nankai Bus

OCAT Bus Terminal

Kintetsu Bus

Ticket office window: 7:30AM - 10PM

Tohoku - Yamagata, Sendai, Fukushima, Koriyama, Iwaki

Kanto - Tokyo, Hachioji, Yokohama, Odawara, Kawagoe, Mito, Tsukuba, Tsuchiura Utsunomiya, Tochigi,

Chubu - Obama, Takayama, Kofu, Numazu, Mishima, Shizuoka, Gotemba, Fuji, Ueda, Karuizawa

Chugoku - Fukuyama, Onomichi, Fuchu, Tokuyama, Yamaguchi, Hagi

Shikoku - Aki, Sukumo

Kyushu - Nagasaki, Oita, Beppu, Kagoshima

Nankai Bus

Kanto - Tokyo, Tachikawa, Tokyo Narita Airport, Choshi, Odawara, Fujisawa, Kamakura

Chubu - Nagano, Kashiwazaki, Nagaoka, Sanjo

Shikoku - Naruto, Tokushima, Takamatsu

Chugoku - Hiroshima

Kyushu - Sasebo, Takeo

Nihon Kotsu Bus

Ticket office window: 6:30AM - 10:50PM

Kansai - Fukuchiyama, Maizuru

Chugoku - Tottori, Yonago, Kurayoshi

Ryobi Bus (in Japanese only).

Chugoku - Okayama, Kurashiki, Tamano

What to see in Minami

Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum - 1 Chome-6-4 Nanba 34.667977, 135.502200 ☎ +81 66 211-0393 | Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM ¥500 (上方浮世絵館) A rather small museum in Nanba dedicated to ukiyoe, Japanese woodblock prints. The interior of the museum looks a bit like an adobe house. It may be most interesting to someone already familiar with the art, as the information inside mostly Japanese only.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Minami

Sumo Spring Grand Tournament - 大相撲春場所 - 34.662216, 135.499191 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, a 10 minutes walk from the Namba subway stop. ¥3000-¥14,300 The Osaka Tournament of Japan's national sport, sumo wrestling, is usually held mid-March annually at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. Check for schedules and ticket availabilities at the official Nihon Sumo Kyokai homepage.

National Bunraku Theater - 1-12-１０ Nipponbashi 34.667510, 135.508696 Nippombashi. - One of the last places in the world where bunraku, a form of intricate puppet theater from the Edo period, can be seen live. The large puppets, which require three operators each, are accompanied by traditional music and narration, and act out great Japanese plays of the 1600s and 1700s. Transcripts in Japanese and synopses in English are provided.

ROR Comedy - 2−16−13 Nishi-Shinsaibashi,Chuo 34.64996, 135.50562 Near Namba station Yotsubashi line and Mido-suji line,also Horie and Doutonbori. ☎ +81 80-4451-5539 English-language stand up comedy playhouse.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Minami

Osaka's most famous shopping neighborhood is Shinsaibashi (心斎橋), which offers a mix of huge department stores, high-end Western designer stores, and independent boutiques ranging from very affordable to expensive. Within Shinsaibashi and the Amerika-mura (アメリカ村, often shortened to "Amemura") or "American Village" area is particularly popular among young people, and is often said to be the source of most youth fashion trends in Japan. Near Amerika-mura,Horie (堀江) is shopping street of mainly Japanese brands shops. The many shops in Umeda are also popular among trendy local residents, particularly in the Hep Five and Hep Navio buildings adjacent to Hankyu Umeda Station, although these shops tend to be too expensive to captivate most Muslim visitors' interest. In this area, new shopping buildings have been constructed recently. For example and the“E-ma” buildings next to Hanshin department store, and “Nu-Chayamachi” (Nu 茶屋町), opened in October 2005 near Hankyu Umeda station.

For electronics and the Nipponbashi (日本橋) area southeast of Namba, and particularly the "Den-Den Town" shopping street , was once regarded as the Tokyo / Akihabara | Akihabara of western Japan; nowadays, more people would rather shop at the new, enormous Yodobashi Camera (ヨドバシカメラ) in Umeda or BicCamera (ビックカメラ) and LABI1 in Namba, although Nipponbashi still offers good deals on many gadgets, PC components and used/new industrial electronics.

Halal Restaurants in Minami

Osaka, known for its vibrant food scene, offers a rich tapestry of Halal dining options for both locals and tourists. Here are some top picks for Halal restaurants in Osaka:

Osaka Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (461 reviews)
Cuisine: (Pakistani)
Location: Owada, 4 Chome−13−2 恩地マンション１階

Casual Halal venue for (Pakistani) cuisine, offering dine-in, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Ali's Kitchen Osaka Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (1,358 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic
Location: 1 Chome-10-12 Shinsaibashisuji

Halal (Pakistani) & Arabic cuisine, offering dine-in, kerbside pickup, and delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Dojima Muhghal

Rating: 4.4 (233 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal
Location: Dojima, 1 堂島地下街 9号

Halal dining with dine-in, kerbside pickup, and no-contact delivery services. Opens at 11 AM.

Hafez

Rating: 4.3 (681 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Persian
Location: 2F, 1 Chome-2-14 Kitahorie

Cozy Persian eatery with a full bar, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Opens at 11 AM.

Sitara Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.6 (156 reviews)
Cuisine: (Pakistani)
Location: 4 Chome-12-31 Owada

Pakistani cuisine with dine-in and takeaway options. No delivery service available. Opens at 11:30 AM.

Halal Ramen Naniwaya

Rating: 4.3 (1,680 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese Ramen
Location: 2 Chome-7-22 Nishishinsaibashi

Halal ramen joint serving Japanese standards, with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Opens at 12 PM.

Muqam Halal Uyghur Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (450 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Uyghur
Location: 2 Chome-2-8 Dotonbori

Simple stop for halal Kebab & mint tea, offering dine-in, takeaway, and delivery. Opens at 5 PM.

Matsuri

Rating: 4.2 (638 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese
Location: 3 Chome-27-17 Yoshino

Halal Japanese cuisine with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options. Opens at 11 AM.

Pakistani Halal Restaurant Mughal

Rating: 4.3 (134 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal Japanese Curry
Location: 1 Chome-6-7 Nishihonmachi

Japanese Curries with dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Opens at 11:30 AM.

Ali Halal Restaurant

Rating: 4.8 (46 reviews)
Cuisine: Halal
Location: 5 Chome-22-25 Owada

Opening soon with dine-in and drive-through services starting at 10 AM. Osaka's Halal restaurant scene offers a diverse range of flavors, from (Pakistani) and Arabic cuisine to Japanese ramen and Curries, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate. Whether you're craving traditional dishes or seeking new culinary adventures, these restaurants in Osaka have something special to offer for every Halal food enthusiast.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Minami

Minami - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Minami, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Minami. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Minami and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Minami. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Minami. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMinami: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Minami.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Minami: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Minami, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Minami.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Minami, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Minami, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Minami and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Minami, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Minami, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Minami without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Minami is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Minami.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Minami is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Minami, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Minami Media: info@ehalal.io

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