Tobita Shinchi, Osaka

Name: Tobita Shinchi
Address: Osaka, Japan

#192 among attractions in Osaka

Nightlife, Red-light district, Red light

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Tobita Shinchi, also known as Tobita Yūkaku, is the largest of the brothel districts in Osaka, and also the largest in western Japan. It is located in the Sanno 3-chōme area of Nishinari-ku, Osaka. Tobita Shinchi dates from the Taishō period. To circumvent the anti-prostitution laws, the brothels operate largely under the guise of being "Japanese-style restaurants". ()

Local name: 飛田遊廓 Built: 1912 (112 years ago)Coordinates: 34°38'39"N, 135°30'18"E

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南大阪 (西成区)Osaka Japan

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Tobita Shinchi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shitennō-ji, Abeno Cues Town, Tsūtenkaku, Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium.

0.9 miNE
Buddhist temple dating to 593 A.D.
Shitennō-ji, Osaka
24 min walk • Shitennō-ji, located in the bustling city of Osaka, Japan, stands as a testament to the country's ancient Buddhist history. This revered temple, founded in 593 AD by Prince Shōtoku, who is credited with introducing Buddhism to Japan, is one of the oldest officially...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Abeno Cues Town, Osaka
11 min walk • Abeno Cues Town, nestled in the bustling city of Osaka, Japan, is a contemporary shopping centre that has become a pivotal destination for both locals and tourists seeking a comprehensive retail experience. This modern commercial complex is strategically located in the...
0.6 miN
Iconic tower with an observation deck
Tsūtenkaku, Osaka
15 min walk • Rising proudly in the heart of Osaka's Shinsekai district, Tsūtenkaku, known affectionately as the "Tower Reaching Heaven," is a well-known landmark and a symbol of the city's resilience and modernity. This iconic structure stands at a height of 103 meters and offers...
1.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka
33 min walk • The Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, known as Edion Arena Osaka for sponsorship reasons, stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and entertainment. This multifunctional indoor arena, located in the bustling heart of Osaka, Japan, is a hub for a wide variety...
0.5 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, Osaka
13 min walk • The Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts is a museum located in Tennōji Park, Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan. The museum focuses on Japanese and east Asian art.
0.5 miNE
Manicured city space with cafes
Tennoji Park, Osaka
13 min walk • The Tennōji Park is a park with botanical garden at 1–108, Chausuyama-cho, Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Liberty Osaka, Osaka
32 min walk • Liberty Osaka is a museum dedicated to human rights situated in Naniwa-ku, a ward in south Osaka City.
0.7 miNE
Classic 12th-century Buddhist temple
Isshin-ji, Osaka
18 min walk • Isshin-ji is a Pure Land Buddhist temple in Osaka, Japan. Starting in the Meiji period, thirteen images have been formed, each incorporating the ashes of tens of thousands of devotees.
1.2 miN
Skyscraper, Shopping centre, Shopping
Namba Parks, Osaka
31 min walk • Namba Parks is an office and shopping complex located in Namba-naka Nichome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Japan, the south of Namba Station on Nankai Railway.
1.1 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Taihei-ji, Osaka
30 min walk • Taihei-ji is a Buddhist temple in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in about 1555, and it is affiliated with Sōtō Buddhism.
1.2 miNE
Universities and schools
Osaka Yuhigaoka Gakuen Junior College, Osaka
31 min walk • Osaka Yuhigaoka Gakuen Junior College is a private women's junior college in Osaka, Osaka, Japan, established in 1950.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Tobita Shinchi?

Nearby attractions include Kamagasaki, Osaka (8 min walk), Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts, Osaka (13 min walk), Tennoji Park, Osaka (13 min walk), Qing ze yuan, Osaka (14 min walk).

How to get to Tobita Shinchi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tobita Shinchi:

Train

Imaike (5 min walk)
Haginochaya (9 min walk)

Tram

今池 (5 min walk)
Imafune • Lines: Hn (6 min walk)

Metro

Dobutsuen-mae • Lines: K, M (8 min walk)
Abeno • Lines: T (11 min walk)