Osaka 4 days and 3 nights shopping guide 🛍️

#Osaka Shopping Guide 🛒Shopping maniacs, cosmetics lovers, fashion fans, food check-in lovers Day 1: Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori (Osaka’s shopping center) ✅ Morning - Daimaru Department Store (Shinsaibashi): high-end cosmetics (SK-II, Shiseido), Japanese local brands. - PARCO: Young fashion apparel (WEGO, UNIQLO), anime peripherals (Nintendo OSAKA, CAPCOM store). ✅ Afternoon - Shopping at drugstores: Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Daikoku, OS Drug (compare prices! Recommend buying facial masks, EVE painkillers, and DHC lip balm). - Dotonbori: Buy souvenirs (Glico cookies, Pocky limited edition), and takoyaki molds. ✅ Evening - Don Quijote (Ji'an Hall): Open 24 hours a day, one-stop shopping for snacks, beauty products, and electrical appliances. Day 2: Umeda Shopping District (High-end Department Stores + High-tech Shopping Malls) ✅ Morning - Hankyu Department Store: International brands (LV, Gucci), Japanese cosmetics counters (tax refund is on B1). - Hanshin Department Store: Underground Food Court (recommended Kobe beef bento and Okonomiyaki seasoning). ✅ Afternoon - GRAND FRONT OSAKA: MUJI flagship store, Panasonic showroom. - Yodobashi Umeda: electronics heaven (Dyson, cameras, beauty devices). ✅ Evening - HEP FIVE: Red Ferris wheel mall, girly brands (SNIDEL, Lily Brown). Day 3: Namba Orange Street (trendy brands + vintage treasure hunt) ✅ Morning - Takashimaya (Namba): high-end souvenirs (Tokyo Banana, Yoku Moku egg rolls). - NAMBA PARKS: A green plant mall with Tokyu Hands (stationery, sundries). ✅ Afternoon - Orange Street: a mecca for trendy brands (Supreme, BAPE, Champion) and vintage stores (JAM, Kindal). ✅ Evening - American Village: Affordable clothing, second-hand record stores, and a taste of Osaka street culture. Day 4: Kuromon Market + Rinku Town Outlet (Restocking + Discount Shopping) ✅ Morning - Kuromon Market: Buy wagyu gift boxes, dried pufferfish, and fresh fruit (but remember to compare prices!). ✅ Afternoon - Rinku Town Outlet (one stop before Kansai Airport): - 30-50% off Coach and Michael Kors - Nike and Adidas sports shoes at super low prices - Japanese brands: BEAMS, URBAN RESEARCH 💡 Shopping Tips 1. Tax-free tips: Get a tax refund for purchases over 5,000 yen, just bring your passport! Department stores usually charge a 1.55% handling fee for tax refunds. 2. Business hours: Department stores close at 20:00, while drug stores remain open after 22:00. 3. Payment method: Alipay/WeChat is available in many stores, but prepare cash (markets, small shops). 4. Luggage storage: Nan Station and Ume Station have coin lockers (large lockers cost 700 yen/day). 🍣 Recommended food - Shinsaibashi: Original skewers, crab dōraku - Umeda: Udon and Okonomiyaki at Hankyu Sanbangai - Namba: Kinryu Ramen, Chibo Okonomiyaki This arrangement allows efficient shopping and the experience of Osaka cuisine. It is very convenient to go directly to the airport after shopping at the outlet mall on the last day.