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List of cultural properties in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Nankai Building

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[Nankai Building] Namba Area

Namba, where the Nankai Building is located, is commonly known as “Minami”, and is one of the two major commercial districts in Osaka, alongside the “Kita” area centered on Umeda. Namba, served by five different railways including private and subway lines, is a transportation terminal. From the front of the Nankai Building, rows of stores extend to Dotombori, Sennichimae, and Shinsaibashi, while numerous shops offer quintessential Osaka cuisine such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu, making this a very lively area. Additionally, Nankai Namba Station offers direct train service to and from Kansai International Airport, making it convenient not only for visitors from overseas but also for domestic tourists. Nankai Namba Station, as a gateway to Minami, the station is crowded with a diverse range of tourists. The Nankai Building, which is directly connected to Nankai Namba Station as well as large commercial facilities and complexes such as Namba City, Namba Parks, and Namba SkyO, serves as a landmark for the Namba area.

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Nankai Building

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The Nankai Building was completed in 1932 as an annex to Nankai Namba Station, which opened in December 1885. With Takashimaya department store’s Osaka location･･･