FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street.

Q.	What is the best way to get to the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street?
A.	For information on train and car access, please visit the following page: http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/access
Q.	Are there tax free shops?
A.	Yes, there are. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/map
Q.	What kind of shops are there?
A.	There is a wide variety of shops including restaurants, cafes, clothing shops, shops selling sundries, shoe shops and more. For more details, please visit the following page: http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/map
Q.	How long does it take to walk along the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street?
A.	It takes an adult about 10 minutes to walk the Shopping Street.
Q.	Is it possible to search for fashion shops, restaurants, cafes and other shops by type?
A.	Yes, it is. Select the type of shop you would like to search for from the “shop type” pulldown menu on the following page:http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/stores/search
Q.	What time do the shops along the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street open?
A.	There are a number of shops that are open from the early morning, but most shops are open from 11:00 a.m.
Q.	What time do the shops along the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street close?
A.	A number of shops close at around 9:00 p.m. If you would like to know the closing time of a specific shop, please visit the following page:http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/map/
Q.	I would like to walk around and see a variety of shops. Are the shops along the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street closed on certain days?
A.	Schedules depend on the shop, but a number of shops are closed on Wednesday.
Q.	Is there a place I can put my baggage?
A.	The Kansai Tourist Information Center, located on the Shopping Street Tommy Hilfiger Shinsaibashi shop’s 3F, can hold your baggage for a fee.
Q.	Is the Shinsaibashi Shopping Street safe? Is it dangerous?
A.	The area is very safe. Many women or people by themselves visit the area.