Located near Namba, Shinsaibashi, and America-Mura, Horie is located within the city limits of Osaka. It’s a well-connected area, in close proximity to the likes of JR Namba station, Osaka Metro’s Namba station, Yotsubashi station, Nishiōhashi station, Nishinagashori station, and Sakuragawa station.

Once lined with furniture shops and other family-run shops handed down from generation to generation, it has evolved into a classy area with select and brand-name shops, lined with cafes and frequented by those with great sense in fashion and trends.

The road that has fondly come to be known as Orange Street is especially busy, with many cafés, trinket and specialty shops, and brand-name shops all in one fashionable street. It’s a road that excites you even as you walk through it.

Another draw of the Horie area is the large park nearby. The landmark Horie Park is popular as a place for shoppers to take a breather. The area is also frequented by locals in the area, and the playground is often lively with young children living nearby playing around.

Despite the up-class atmosphere of the neighborhood, the relaxing atmosphere that it exudes allows you to put your heart and mind at ease.

Access
・10-minute walk from JR Namba station, Osaka Metro Namba station
・5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Yotsubashi station
・7-minute walk from Osaka Metro Nishiōhashi station
・10-minute walk from Osaka Metro Sakuragawa station
・15-minute walk from Osaka Metro Nishinagahori station

We recommend MICASADECO & CAFÉ, popular for their delicious pancakes. It’s only two minutes away from JR Namba station on foot, and is also easily accessible from Osaka Metro’s Namba station, from the OCAT exit.

The shop has a calm and relaxing atmosphere, almost like that of a resort. You can enjoy a chat with a friend here, or just snuggle up with a book; this café is a perfect fit for a variety of activities.

One of their more popular menu items is their pancakes, which have a gentle flavor from the eggs and milk used. From their fluffy ricotta cheese pancakes to their chewy granola pancakes, do be sure to try out the wide variety of flavors on offer!

On weekends, a limited weekend brunch set is available from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The pancake lunch comes with an omelet, sausage, salad, and yogurt, for a hearty and filling meal. Besides Osaka, there are branches in Kyoto and Tokyo as well, and even an overseas branch in Hong Kong. It’s a place where you can take your time to enjoy yourself.

CANELÉ du JAPON is a takeout shop that specializes in canelé. Using the traditional French dessert from Bordeaux as its base, flavors such as black sugar, matcha, and hōjicha are incorporated into the desserts for the essence of Japan in this exclusive lineup of treats.

The shopfront is converted from an old house, giving it a unique and charming appearance, and is located five minutes from exit 7 of Osaka Metro’s Sakuragawa station.

There main flavors include coffee, black sugar, apricot, matcha and red bean, white (plain), and hōjicha, for a total of six flavors.

There are an additional two flavors that change with the seasons, for a total of eight flavors for sale at any time in the shop. As the canelé are bite-sized, you can enjoy multiple flavors as well.

Whether you toast it in the oven first, or have it at room temperature, the soft and fluffy center of the canelé is absolutely delicious. A total of four box sizes, of 8, 12, 16, and 24 pieces, are available, with adorably designed packaging. The canelés are good to eat till the day after purchase!

From calendars to socks and masking tape, CANELÉ du JAPON has a variety of original goods on display as well, and they make for great souvenirs. You can get both Japanese-style canelé and trendy goods at this shop.

If you’re looking for a memoir to remember your trip to Japan, head down to THE FLAVOR DESIGN(Ｒ) FLAGSHIP STORE “OSAKA”.

Their “Standard Products” line is made up of fragrances and perfumes mixed by professionals, or you can discuss with the shop staff to make your own fabric mist under their “DIY Products” line, which has proven to be a huge hit. The shop has queues even on weekdays, a sign of its huge popularity.

To start making your own DIY product, you can test out the twenty different fragrances available, to find the ones that you like the most. Choose your bottle and cap, and bring it together with your selected fragrances to the shop staff. They’ll assist you with mixing together your perfect scent.

When you’ve completed your fragrance, a DIY card bottle label will be made and attached to your bottle. After being packaged into its own box and bag, your unique, one-of-a-kind fragrance is complete!

The DIY Products cost 4,500 yen (without tax) for 100 ml. You can either make a reservation in advance, queue at the shop for your turn if you would like it made in the shortest time possible, or make a same day reservation as well. Though reservations by email and telephone are unavailable, you can make a booking via their website from two days to one month before the date (https://www.theflavordesign.com/diy/reservation/).

It’s recommended to make a reservation to save on queueing time on the day that you’ve decided to visit the shop. As services in English are provided at the shop as well, you can enjoy yourself without worrying about any communication barriers!

In Osaka Horie, cafés with photogenic menu items are in no short supply. Amongst these, THE MARK COFFEE SUPPLY is especially famous for their drinks. Of the many cafés in the Horie area, this is one shop where all you’ll think about is taking photos!

The place is five-minutes away from exit 5 of Osaka Metro’s Sakuragawa station.

The coffee is an original blend, with a low acidity that makes it easy for anyone to drink. It’s gentle enough to even be drunk straight!

If you’re looking for that one foodie post for your Instagram, order your latte with latte art. The latte is topped with burnt whipped cream, with a final strawberry on top as the centerpiece, for a delicious cute look that is hugely popular.

The cups used are trendy too, with a street-culture look. You can enjoy the mellow taste of the milk while taking a short break.

When people speak of Osaka, they think of the flashy neon signs lining the streets of Dotonbori or Shinsekai, but the chic and stylish Horie is another popular area as well.

For those who are looking to enjoy a different side of Osaka, who want to experience a calm and laid-back Osaka, who want to walk a fashionable and trendy Osaka, Horie is the place for you. Without the signature crowds thronging the streets, try out this side of Osaka city!

Written by: WESTPLAN