Osaka

<p>(1) This is the fifth floor entrance of the Swissotel. Let's go to Yamada Denki via the Namba Parks shopping complex. Turn left  here</p>

(1) This is the fifth floor entrance of the Swissotel. Let's go to Yamada Denki via the Namba Parks shopping complex. Turn left here (Photo: Kazuto Ooyama)

Osaka

Getting to Namba from The Swissotel

A photo guide to navigating Osaka's entertainment area

Kazuto Ooyama Jul 05, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>(1) This is the fifth floor entrance of the Swissotel. Let's go to Yamada Denki via the Namba Parks shopping complex. Turn left  here</p>

<p>When you see this view, walk straight to the elevator</p>

<p>This is the direction board of the elevator. Let's take it to the second floor</p>

<p>When you get to the second floor, you will see this view on the right</p>

<p>When you get to this point, walk in this direction. Then, when you see the shop in front of you, turn right</p>

<p>When you walk a little and look back, you will see this view.Turn left</p>

<p>Next, you will see this view. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>At this point, you are halfway there. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>Namba Parks starts here. Yamada Denki is a bit more ahead. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>This is another view of Namba Parks. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>This is yet another part of Namba Parks. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>When you reach this point, Yamada Denki is in front of you. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>This is the Yamada Denki entrance</p>

<p>(2) This is the bus stop for the bus to Osaka airport. Let's go to the other entrance of the Swissotel from here. Turn right here</p>

<p>You will see this view. Continue to walk toward the right just a little</p>

<p>You will see this view. Then, walk across the crosswalk in front of you to the other side</p>

<p>When you go to the other side and turn right, you will take in this scene. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>After you walk straight a little, you will see this view. This is the first floor entrance of the Swissotel</p>

<p>This is the entrance of Osaka Takashimaya. Let's go to the other entrance of the Swissotel from here. But, sorry, no photos can be taken inside, so I will describe the explanation of the way from here to the fifth floor entrance of the Swissotel. When you enter the Osaka Takashimaya here, turn left. There are four elevators. When you reach the seventh floor, turn left. Then, walk straight to the far side. There are two elevators. When you reached the fifth floor, there is a connecting passageway to the Swissotel. Walk straight to the fifth floor entrance of the Swissotel. Caution: This entrance closes at 11:30PM. So if you come this way, try to get there at 11:10 at the very latest</p>

<p>We have almost reached our goal. Continue to walk straight</p>

<p>Congratulation! This is the goal. Good Night.</p>

The Swissotel is the most famous and largest hotel in the Namba area of Osaka. It therefore has a few entrances. Each entrance is the gateway to a different area of Namba. So if you choose the wrong entrance, you will have quite a roundabout walk ahead of you. Therefore, I would like to introduce the best way to go to or leave two of the biggest entrances. But, I should also mention the Japanese proverb that says: “The longest way round is the nearest way home”. So don't worry; even if you choose a roundabout way, you will see more and various exciting Japanese scenes!

Kazuto Ooyama

Kazuto Ooyama @kazuto.ooyama