Written by Jane Pipkin
One of the best ways to experience the retro atmosphere of Shinsekai is by visiting one of its many game arcades — with Kasuga Gorakujo being the best.
In business since 1959, this game center is a nostalgia-filled paradise packed with classic video games, medal games, and pachinko machines. You can check out the full list of games here. Don’t forget to bring cash — you’ll need it to exchange for coins to play!
How to get there
The games arcade is located inside the busy Janjan-Yokocho (Nanyo-dori Shopping Street). The quickest way to get here is to walk 3 minutes from Exit 1 of Dobutsuenmae Station.
かすが娯楽場
3-2-19 Video Game Kasuga, Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka
9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mon-Fri; 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sat; Closed on Thu
Free
- 202 m from Dōbutsuen-mae Station Midōsuji Line (M22)Sakaisuji Line (K19)
- 0.5 km from Shin-Imamiya Station Osaka Loop Line (O19)Yamatoji Line (Q19)Nankai Main Line (NK3)
- 0.7 km from Ebisuchō Station Sakaisuji Line (K18)
