Visiting Universal Studios Japan and craving takoyaki? Never fear - TAKOPA (Takoyaki Park)(改称)in Universal City Walk. You can sample your way through five of Osaka’s best shops under a single roof. Efficient and tasty!
TAKOPA Takoyaki Park - image © Florentyna Leow
It’s hard to imagine there was a time before takoyaki around Universal Studios Japan - that is to say, you couldn’t visit the world-famous theme park in Osaka and also sample the city’s most famous street food. Well, that changed in 2006 when Universal City Walk opened TAKOPA (Takoyaki Park)(改称).
TAKOPA Takoyaki Park - image © Florentyna Leow
TAKOPA (Takoyaki Park)(改称)is not an actual “museum” in the traditional sense, but a cluster of five famous and popular takoyaki shops under a single roof. These include Kougaryu, Juhachiban, and Yamachan. Normally, you’d have to travel to all these disparate areas around Osaka to eat at each shop, so having all of them right next to each other is a real time-saver for anyone who wants to eat a variety of great takoyaki without having to sit on trains and buses for a long time.
TAKOPA Takoyaki Park - image © Florentyna Leow
Each stall has their own special twist on the street snack. Kougaryu is famous for its mayonnaise varieties - they make their mayonnaise in-house - and Juhachiban’s takoyaki batter contains milk and sakura shrimp for extra creaminess and umami. If you’re in the area and you haven’t had takoyaki yet, the Osaka Takoyaki Museum is a must-visit. Besides, you can’t leave this city without trying takoyaki!
For more Osaka takoyaki choices, see our Best Takoyaki in Osaka page.
English name:
TAKOPA (Takoyaki Park)
Japanese name:
タコパ(たこ焼きパーク)
English address:
4F Universal Citywalk Osaka, 6-2-61 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, 554-0024
Japanese address:
〒554-0024 大阪市此花区島屋6-2-61 ユニバーサル・シティウォーク大阪4F
Opening hours:
11am-10pm
Price:
Non-smoking section:
Completely Non-Smoking
Reservations:
No Reservations
Nearest Transport:
Train: Directly connected to Universal-city Station on the JR Yumesaki Line.
Telephone:
+81-6-6464-3080
Website:
Official website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
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Near To Here:
TAKOPA (Takoyaki Park)(改称)is located in Osaka's Osaka Bay district. See our complete list of things to do in Osaka's Osaka Bay district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
More Restaurant Recommendations:
See more takoyaki restaurants in Osaka or see all our recommended restaurants in Osaka.
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- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
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