Fifth Visit to Kansai: Exploring Tsutenkaku Tower in Osaka

This time, I decided to visit Tsutenkaku Tower after seeing someone share a Chiikawa commemorative coin they got there. ✔️ Tsutenkaku Tower The reason is simple: to get the Chiikawa collaboration commemorative coin and exclusive merchandise! Plus, you can stroll around the Shinsekai shopping street and capture the classic old Osaka vibe with the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower—perfect for photos. ✔️ Shinsekai Shopping Street (right around Tsutenkaku Tower) Bright neon lights and giant 3D signboards full of Osaka's unique charm. ✅ Recommended Hotels 🏨 OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts (near Shin-Imamiya Station, 10-minute walk to Tsutenkaku Tower) → A beautifully designed hotel with a grassy park and great ambiance. 🏨 APA Hotel Shin-Imamiya Ekimae → Super affordable, just a 5-minute walk to Tsutenkaku Tower. ✅ Must-Try Foods 🍢 Yaekatsu Kushikatsu → One of Osaka's most famous kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurants (remember, "no double-dipping"!). 🍜 Kugi-ya Ramen → A super popular ramen spot in Shinsekai with rich broth and thick slices of meat. 🥩 Ganso Kushikatsu Daruma → A classic kushikatsu chain and a must-try in Osaka. 🍧 Seigetsudo Ice Shop (Shinsekai branch) → A retro-style dessert shop offering shaved ice and sweets. ✅ Shopping Guide 🛍️ Tsutenkaku Tower 4th Floor Souvenir Shop → Get Chiikawa collaboration coins and merchandise. 🛍️ Shinsekai Shopping Street → Various Showa-era style shops, quirky souvenirs, takoyaki keychains, and kushikatsu charms. 🛍️ Super Tamade Supermarket → A super fun and affordable local supermarket, perfect for snacks as souvenirs with a distinct Osaka vibe.