Walking along the vibrant streets of Osaka, filled with endless energy, besides the popular tourist spots like Shinsaibashi and the bustling commercial areas of Minami, such as, there are also many trendy, novel shops that are a must-visit.

If you walk around Osaka, you'll discover a different, down-to-earth Osaka, and there are also many cafes renovated from traditional Japanese houses (minka) with a retro atmosphere.

Japanese Minka Cafe

The low ceilings, old-fashioned sliding doors, screens, and sofas are decorated with various small items that retain the atmosphere of the time. Compared to the new-style cafes, this place has more historical and cultural atmosphere.

Many mature adults and young artists in Japan specifically seek out these Minka Cafes to visit.

If you are also interested, let's take a look at some Minka Cafes worth visiting in Osaka now!

1CRYDDERI CAFEクーデリーカフェ

It's an old longhouse regeneration complex with several different shops within the long interior.

This CRYDDERI CAFÉ has a very clean interior, but the space is relatively narrow. Besides a cafe, it also sells a lot of handmade, cute goods. Many local people come here specifically to buy these cute little goods.

In terms of food, it mainly specializes in daily different styles of curry. Eating a different flavor curry in this retro Japanese-style environment may help improve your mood.

• Address: 1-6-2 Karahori-sou, Wakayamacho 1, Central-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
• Business Hours: 11:0018:30
• Closed Days: Wednesday
• Average Consumption: 1000 Japanese Yen

2Cafe Bar Ima Domaカフェバー イマドマ

It's a Japanese-style cafe specializing in Turkish cuisine. As you enter, a three-legged cat named 'Sakura' will greet you.

The interior is filled with various retro-style small goods, and you can relax in this retro-style space.

Its signature dish is Turkish Idema Curry and Grapefruit Bean Soup. The curry uses various spices and the flavor is adjusted to suit Japanese people, with a relatively mild spiciness.

After a meal, you can play with the 'Sakura' cat and spend a happy and relaxed time.

• Address: 1-1-15 Futaoka-nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
• Business Hours: 12:0023:00
• Closed Days: Monday
• Average Consumption: 1000~2000 Japanese Yen

3Old Yam-den

Approximately 4 minutes walk from '' station is a popular Minka Cafe 'Old Yam-den' which often has long queues.

The interior is decorated with old sewing machines, black and white televisions, leaflets, etc., resembling a miniature Japanese museum.

The signature dish is a fragrant curry made with seasonal ingredients, and it's freshly made to order, which is very fresh and delicious. This shop has won the 'West Japan Curry Top 100' title for several consecutive years, attracting many curry enthusiasts.

• Address: 23-2-3, Kami Town 6, Central-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
• Business Hours: 11:3014:00 / 18:0021:30 (Business will end early when sold out)
• Closed Days: Monday
• Average Consumption: 1000~2000 Japanese Yen

4Unatenshokudō

A cafe loved by Japanese Minka fans, located on the retro street 'Nanzuke-machi' in Osaka.

In addition to the retro atmosphere of Nanzuke-machi, it also combines old Japanese tables and chairs and some display items.

Here you can enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee and its signature sweet and sour fruit cheese cake, which is a pleasure to see.

There are also various traditional Japanese houses and buildings near Nanzuke-machi, as if you've traveled back to the Showa era, and you can enjoy a pleasant walk after afternoon tea.

• Address: 1-8-23, Nanzuke-machi 1, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
• Business Hours: 13:0020:00
• Closed Days: The first Tuesday of each month (business on holidays)
• Average Consumption: 1000 Japanese Yen

5Hitona

The name 'Hitona' means 'sunlight pouring down and filled with warm atmosphere' – it's a Minka Cafe.

The interior is decorated with a variety of pottery, jewelry, and postcards, as well as various decorative items, which are all perfectly matched with the atmosphere of the Minka.

When you come here, you must order a 'Mint Korobisusu (Mint Calpis)'. The refreshing sweetness combined with mint will give you a refreshing taste and a slight fragrance of herbs.

• Address: 10-10, 6-6-10, Wakayamacho, Central-ku, Osaka-shi, Japan
• Business Hours: 12:0019:00
• Closed Days: Wednesday (may have occasional temporary closures)
• Average Consumption: 1000 Japanese Yen

If you also want to have that feeling of 'go back and visit' in Japan, and want to deeply experience the traditional culture of the place,

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