America Mura [アメリカ村]

America Mura is an area on the west side of Midosuji and to the southwest of the center of Shinsaibashi.

It is the area with about 2,500 shops of many cloths, sundry goods, CDs and so on.

Since the 1970s, this town has attracted the young.
So, the shops are mainly for young people, and they has treated the imported goods from west coast of America and Hawaii.

So this area is called "Amerika-mura" (American Village).
It is also called "Harajuku of the west".
It is a trendsetting town in Osaka.

America Mura has indefinite area.
But the center of America Mura is Sankaku Park (三角公園).

It is a small triangular park and the formal name is Mitsu Park (御津公園).
It is the popular meeting place in America Mura.

There are a few Takoyaki shops around the park.

And Ice dog is unique.
It is a hot dog putting ice cream instead of sausage.
You can eat this snack near the park.

America Mura

How to get here

• Nearest stations of subway.
  Shinsaibashi (●M19 Midosuji Line, ●N15 Nagahori-Tsurumiryokuchi Line)

Other Tourist Attractions in Osaka Prefecture

Around Kita area

Around Minami area

Waterfront area in Osaka city

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