If you are under 20, please refrain from entering.
Nakatsu is a neighbourhood of Kita Ward, Osaka, around Nakatsu Station, one stop north of Umeda on the Midosuji Line.
Nakatsu Station (M15) on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line lies between Umeda (M16) and Nishinakajima-Minamigata (M14). For Hankyu trains, change at Nishinakajima-Minamigata, the next stop.
A Kita Ward community council page describes Nakatsu, which spans Nakatsu 1-chome to 7-chome, as an area within walking distance of Osaka Station that still keeps its older streetscape.
When venues are registered for Nakatsu they will be listed on this page. At the moment the listings are on the Osaka City page, and within the city the Fukushima, Umeda, Juso, Hommachi and Namba/Shinsaibashi areas also carry them.
Particularly busy streets that attract numerous complaints are the roads selected for Osaka City's prohibited zones. Businesses of every trade are, in principle, restricted from touting there. The city can progress through guidance, recommendation and an order; disregarding these measures may lead to a non-criminal monetary penalty whose upper limit is 50,000 yen.
Nakatsu is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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