Discover the far reaches of Japan's fandom culture
Nerds, geeks, and hobbyists swarm the streets of Denden Town. Retail shops offer select wares catering to any number of specific interests, including anime, plastic figurines, trading cards, electronics and more. Denden Town is a hobbyist's paradise.
Don't Miss
- Finding rare collectibles of your favorite anime or manga
How to Get There
You can get to Denden Town by train.
From Namba Station, walk approximately five minutes directly east. Denden Town runs along Sakaisuji Avenue and its adjacent alleyways. The neighborhood can also be easily accessed from Nippombashi Station on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line.
Schedule your day
Depending on your interest in Japanese anime and hobbyist culture, a trip will span anywhere from 20 minutes to hours. The casual traveler will also enjoy strolling through the neighboring Kuromon Ichiba marketplace and grabbing dinner in Ura-Namba on the way back to the station.
* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.