The 5 Best E-Sports Locations in Osaka
2023.01.26
Do you like playing e-sports? Here are the best e-sports facilities in Osaka that we recommend. These locations are great for pros as well as beginners! You can play on your own or have fun with your friends, so please take a look!
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1. E-sports Cafes and Bars for fun
First, here are some e-sports cafes and bars where you can play for fun. These are especially great place for first-timers.
(1) eSports Cafe Absolute
Source: E-SPORTS CAFE ACADEMIA
This is an e-sports cafe located in Nishi-Shinsaibashi. They rent out a variety of devices, including mice, keyboards, mousepads, and even headsets. There are many types of mice to choose from, including Logitech, Steelseries, and RAZER.
Basic fee
| Enrollment Fee | 220 yen |
| 1 hour (general) | 330 yen |
Course Fees
| Courses (general) | Fees |
| 3 hours | 990 yen |
| 6 hours | 1,760 yen |
| 9 hours | 2,640 yen |
| 12 hours | 3,300 yen |
Options
| VIP Seats | 500 yen |
| Drink bar | 418 yen |
| Device Lending | Free |
Address: 2-18-2 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
⇒View Map
TEL:06-6211-7221
Opening hours:[Weekdays] 12:00-23:00
［Saturday, Sunday and holidays] 9:00 – 23:00
Closed:12/30-1/3
Travel Time
| Osaka Metro (Midosuji/Nagahori-Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line) Shinsaibashi Station |
4 minutes walk |
| Osaka Metro (Yotsubashi Line) Yotsubashi Station | 2 minutes walk |
②Game Bar Picoty
Source: Game Bar Picoty
This is a PC & board game bar in Umeda, Osaka. The “Omakase Plan” is the best for beginners who just want to enjoy themselves.
Basic Plan
（Alcohol & Drinks – All Free – Included)
| One Hour Plan (For those who don’t have much time) |
1,500 yen |
| Only available on weekdays from 13:00 to 17:30! | 1,000 yen |
| 2 Hour Plan (For those who want to casually enjoy games and drinks) |
2,500 yen |
| Weekday 13:00-17:30 Limited! | 2,000 yen |
| 3 Hour Plan (Our No.1 popular plan♪) |
3,000 yen |
| 5-hour plan (For those who want to enjoy our restaurant to the fullest) |
4,000 yen |
| Extended 30 minutes | 500 yen |
Long-Time Plan
（Alcohol & Drinks – All Free – Included)
| Cafe Time Plan (Free plan from 13:00 to 18:00) |
3,000 yen |
| Weekday café hours (Free plan from 13:00 to 18:00) |
2,500 yen |
| Plan until the last train (Free plan from 18:00 to 23:00) |
3,500 yen |
| Plan till morning (Free plan from 23:00 to 5:00 the next day) |
3,500 yen |
| 1Day Plan (Free plan from 18:00 to 5:00 the next day) |
6,000 yen |
| Extended 30 minutes | 500 yen |
My Game Plan
（Alcohol & Drinks – All Free – Included)
Plan if you do not use an account or game purchased at a store, but prepare your own.
| First hour | 1,000 yen |
| Every hour thereafter | 500 yen |
| Come after 11pm | No additional charge over $3,000! |
Discounted Service
| 4-hour stay | One free ¥500 food item! |
| Stay longer than 7 hours | Another 500 yen food item FREE! |
※Free food orders must be confirmed with a minimum stay of 4 hours.
Address: 2F Houjou Building, 15-15 Douyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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TEL:050-3456-8464
Opening hours: 13:00 – 5:00
Travel times
| Hankyu (each line) Osaka-Umeda Station | 6 minutes walk |
| JR (each line) Osaka Station | 9 minutes walk |
| Nakazakicho Station, Osaka Metro (Tanimachi Line) | 4 minutes walk |
③ e-sports café AIM-U
Source: eSports CAFE AIM-U
This is an e-sports cafe in Umeda, Osaka. It is open 24 hours a day, so it is great for those who are on their way home from work or have missed the last train.
A log-in user is created when you start and charged by the hour. You can use the service by the minute, so you can use it even if you have urgent business. This is an environment where you can concentrate on your game, so I recommend it to those who want to play hard. It is also nice to know that you can bring your own food and beverages.
Fees
| 1,000 yen | 5 hours |
| 3,000 yen | 20 hours |
| 5,000 yen | 50 hours |
| 10,000 yen | 125 hours |
Address: Hankyu Higashi Building 7F, 4-4 Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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TEL:06-6809-5838
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Closed:None (open year-round)
Travel times
| Hankyu (each line) Osaka-Umeda Station | 7 minutes walk |
| JR (each line) Osaka Station | 7 minutes walk |
| Osaka Metro (Tanimachi Line) Higashi Umeda Station | 7 minutes walk |
2. Accommodations [eSports Hotel]
Introducing the first e-sports hotel in Japan.
4) e-sports hotel e-Zone – Dennou Space
This large accommodation facility consists of 9 floors and answers a variety of needs from PC use only to overnight stays.
There are various accommodation plans with GoTo Travel campaigns, etc., and rates may vary, so we recommend that you check & make reservations on the official accommodation reservation website!
You can save more than the regular price.
*Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information, as rates may change due to campaigns, etc.
Click here for the official reservation site.
Gaming Floor Usage Fees *As of January 2023
| 1 hour | 350 yen |
| 5 hours | 1,500 yen |
| 10 hours | 2,800 yen |
| 24 hours | 6,000 yen |
Student Rates (per hour) *As of January 2023
| Elementary and Junior High School Students | 100 yen |
| High School Student | 200 yen |
Address: 4-9-7 Nihonbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City
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TEL:06-6695-7082
Opening hours: 24 hours
Travel times
| Osaka Metro (Sakaisuji Line) Emisucho Station | 7 min walk |
| Nankai (Main Line/Koya Line) Namba Station | 9 minutes walk |
| Osaka Metro (Midosuji Line) Namba Station | 10-minute walk |
| Kintetsu (Osaka Line) Nihonbashi Station | 10-minute walk |
3. [e-sports facilities] that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike
We will introduce facilities where you can experience not only e-sports but also various other experiences at the same time.
⑤REDEE
REDEE is a facility for all ages to enjoy, from young children to learning programming and experiencing eSports competitions.
What is e-sports? If you are wondering what e-sports is, we recommend this facility where you can experience various types of e-sports.
Fees
| Normal | Persons with disabilities | Group (20 or more) |
|
| Adult (High school students and older) |
2,000 yen | 1,800 yen | 1,800 yen |
| Elementary and Junior High School Students | 1,500 yen | 1,350 yen | 1,350 yen |
| Preschooler | Free | Free | Free |
Address: 2-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita City
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TEL:06-6155-7299
Opening hours:[Weekdays] 11:00-21:00
［Saturday, Sunday and holidays] 10:00 – 21:00
*As of October 2020, the opening hours may be shortened due to the new coronavirus. Please be sure to check the official website for the latest information.
Closed: Open all year round (except for one day a year when EXPOCITY is closed entirely)
Travel times
| Osaka Monorail Expo Park Station</td | 2 minutes walk |
| Hankyu (each line) Osaka-Umeda Station | About 40 minutes by bus |
4. Become a professional in e-sports [vocational school]
Wondering what it takes to become a professional gamer? If you are wondering how to become a professional gamer, here is what you need to know.
Osaka College of Animation, Voice Acting & e-Sports
Source: Osaka Anime & Voice Acting & eSports College
This is a technical college that has newly established a course (3-year program) to become a professional gamer. There are three courses available, and it is nice to be able to choose what I want to learn in each of them. Those who are interested should check the official website to participate in the open campus or to request information materials.
Address: 1-5-9 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City
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TEL:06-6242-5220
5. Summary
How did you like our introduction of e-sports facilities in Osaka? With all the different facilities being opened, I can’t wait to go! If you usually enjoy it at home, how about enjoying it in a new environment next time? You’ll love e-sports even more, that’s for sure!
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