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Attention Namba guests! Recommended breakfast at OCAT, directly connected to JR Namba Station [Japanese-style coffee shop/bakery]
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- What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to JR Namba Station?
- Two recommended breakfast options at OCAT
- OCAT is convenient for sightseeing and shopping!
- OCAT is the gateway to Osaka
What is OCAT, the bus terminal directly connected to JR Namba Station?
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OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal) is a complex located in Namba, Minami, Osaka. It is a six-story complex that opened in 1996. It is directly connected to JR Namba Station and is conveniently located within walking distance of multiple lines, including the Osaka Metro, Kintetsu and Hanshin lines, and Nankai lines.
Although it is the largest bus terminal in western Japan, it also houses restaurants, fashion, miscellaneous goods, and service stores, allowing you to complete transportation, shopping, and dining in one place, so it attracts a diverse range of users.It is not only used by travelers and business people, but also by local residents on a daily basis, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is an urban terminal that can be used for a variety of purposes.
Did you know that there is a restaurant within OCAT that is perfect for breakfast?
For example, we have a wide variety of shops, including coffee shops that offer great value sets of snacks, salads, and drinks such as coffee, and bakeries that sell fluffy bread that is unique to Japan, as well as bread with a chewy texture.
So, this time we will be introducing in detail two recommended breakfast spots within OCAT, along with their recommended points.
Two recommended breakfast options at OCAT
Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.
Italian Tomato Cafe Jr. , located on the basement floor of OCAT, is a coffee shop chain with locations throughout Japan.
This cafe offers a fun, delicious, modern Italian experience with carefully selected coffee, original drinks, pasta, and homemade fresh cakes.
This store opens at 7:15am, so many people have breakfast here and then go straight to work or head out to Namba or Shinsaibashi for fun.
The morning set, available from opening until 11:00 AM, is especially popular and allows you to order a croque monsieur or hot dog with a soft drink at a great price.
In addition, if you order a drink set with the regular food menu during the morning hours, you can get a discount on the drink. This is a perfect example of the saying, "The early bird catches the worm."
The restaurant is bright and spacious, and some seats even have power outlets. The restaurant is also equipped with the latest smoking separation machines, so even if you're seated near one, you won't smell any cigarette smoke, making it a comfortable space for both smokers and non-smokers.
Come and enjoy a relaxing morning at Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.
Store Information
Phone number: 06-6636-1411
Business hours: 7:15-20:30
Closed: New Year's holidays
See more information about Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.
ALFHEIM
Next on our list is ALFHEIM , which also has a store on the basement floor.
ALFHEIM is a bakery that opens early in the morning, opening at 7:00 AM. Inside the store, you'll find a wide selection of freshly baked breads, including French bread, savory bread, and Danish pastries, all handmade by skilled artisans using natural ingredients. During morning hours (from opening until 10:30 AM), you can order a set that includes a soft drink at a discounted price.
They usually only sell takeout, but if you order a soft drink you can eat it at the counter inside the store or on the terrace in front of the store. There is also a microwave next to the register, so you can eat warm bread that is almost like it was made.
The most popular bread at ALFHEIM is the "Quincy." It's a simple bread with cream sandwiched between soft, fluffy white dough, and it comes in several cream flavors. Limited-edition cream flavors are also available depending on the season, but the classic, gentle milk flavor is particularly popular, with many repeat customers.
Additionally, ALFHEIM is the closest restaurant to the ticket gates of JR Namba Station, so it's very convenient to be able to relax in the restaurant and then catch the train to head out the door after your train departs.
Store Information
Phone number: 06-6635-3154
Business hours: 7 :00-20:00
Closed: New Year's holidays
View more information about ALFHEIM
OCAT is convenient for sightseeing and shopping!
The appeal of OCAT is not limited to its restaurants. It is accessible via multiple lines, including the Osaka Metro, Kintetsu and Hanshin lines, and Nankai lines, and is conveniently located for traveling to various destinations.
There is also a shopping mall within the OCAT building, making it convenient for purchasing souvenirs and daily necessities. Multilingual facility guides and floor maps are also available, so even first-time visitors can feel at ease.
The building is barrier-free, allowing easy movement with strollers and wheelchairs. One of the great attractions of the building is that it can be used safely by people traveling with small children or elderly people.
A diverse lineup of tenants where you can enjoy shopping
As mentioned above, there is a wide range of shops catering to both everyday needs and tourists , including fashion, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, drugstores, and service stores. In particular, the first basement and first floors are lined with a variety of tenants, creating a shopping space that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.
A bus terminal with excellent access
One of OCAT's distinctive features is the large bus terminal on the second floor. Intercity express buses to various locations, including Kansai International Airport and Itami Airport, arrive and depart here, making it a vital gateway to Osaka.
The limousine bus to Kansai International Airport is particularly convenient, and the ability to smoothly transfer from intercity express buses and JR lines within OCAT is a great point for travelers. Long-distance overnight buses to Shikoku, Chugoku, Kyushu, and other regions also depart and arrive at OCAT, making it a very convenient transportation hub .
The facility is also fully equipped with bus ticket vending machines and sales counters, making it easy for foreign tourists and first-time visitors to use the facility with peace of mind.
Please also see here for directions from JR Namba Station to OCAT.
OCAT is the gateway to Osaka
What did you think?
OCAT, a complex located in Namba, Minami, Osaka, is a terminal that boasts excellent accessibility, being directly connected to JR Namba Station. In addition to being a hub for airports and regional cities, it also has a shopping mall suitable for everyday use and sightseeing.
One of the attractive tenants within the facility is a Japanese-style coffee shop and bakery, perfect for breakfast. When you visit OCAT, be sure to check it out to ensure you have a fulfilling morning.
