PC Parts, Gadgets, Audio Gear, and Old-School Game Goldmines
🌟 What is Den-Den Town?
Den-Den Town is the original core of Nipponbashi — Osaka’s answer to Tokyo’s Akihabara Electric Town.
Once dominated by small electronics shops, it has now evolved into a mix of PC builders, DIY parts, audio tech, retro games, and secondhand gadgets.
Whether you’re a tech tinkerer, budget laptop hunter, or retro console collector, this is your deep tech playground.
🚉 Access
- Ebisucho Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line): 2–3 min walk to center
- Namba Station (Osaka Metro, Nankai, JR): 8–10 min walk
- 📍 Use Google Maps with “Nipponbashi Den-Den Town” or search “でんでんタウン”
🕒 Typical Opening Hours
| Category | Hours (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Electronics Stores | 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Retro Game Shops | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| DIY PC Parts Stores | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
🧰 Featured Electronics & DIY Shops (with Address)
🖥️ Sofmap Namba Store (ソフマップ なんば店)
New & used laptops, PC accessories, smartphones, and gaming gear.
📍 3-6-18 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🚉 6 min walk from Namba Station
🌐 https://www.sofmap.com/
🧩 PC One’s (ピーシーワンズ)
DIY builder heaven — motherboards, SSDs, GPUs, fans, tools, thermal paste.
📍 3-6-11 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🚉 4 min walk from Ebisucho Station
🌐 https://www.1-s.jp/
🔋 Nipponbashi Device Shop (日本橋デバイス)
Raspberry Pi, Arduino, LED kits, USB parts, sensors, hobby electronics.
📍 4-10-4 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🌐 https://device-net.jp/
🧯 PC-Net Osaka
Used desktops, laptops, monitors, and upgrade kits for budget builders.
📍 3-8-11 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🌐 https://www.pcnet.co.jp/
🎧 Nipponbashi Audio Zone
Near Ebisucho — small shops specializing in amps, speakers, high-res headphones, DACs.
📍 Area around Sakaisuji & Nipponbashi 4-chome intersection
Look for signs like “オーディオの殿堂” (“Audio Hall of Fame”)
🎮 Retro Game Shops (with Address)
🕹️ Super Potato Nipponbashi
Legendary shop for retro game cartridges, consoles, strategy books & oddities.
📍 3-6-17 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🌐 https://www.superpotato.com/
👾 Game Tanteidan Nipponbashi
Rare titles for Famicom, Neo Geo, Game Boy, Saturn, Dreamcast and more.
📍 3-6-18 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🚉 Right next to Sofmap
🌐 https://www.tanteidan.com/
💿 Retro Game Revival
PC-98, PC Engine, MSX, and classic Japanese computers + floppy games.
📍 3-7-3 Nipponbashi (2F), Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
Tucked away upstairs — ask locals for directions!
📀 Book Off Super Bazaar 26 Osaka
Used games, consoles, accessories, plus DVDs, manga & more.
📍 2-1-5 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0073
🌐 https://www.bookoff.co.jp/
🎲 Joshin Super Kids Land Character Museum
Family-friendly store with game-themed toys, model kits, and capsule stations.
📍 5-1-60 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
🚉 5 min walk from Namba Station
🌐 https://shop.joshin.co.jp/
🔁 Sample Route: “Tech & Retro Game Hunter’s Day”
🕐 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 🖥️ Start at PC One’s for PC gear
- 🔋 Stop by Nipponbashi Device for microcontrollers
- 💻 Browse Sofmap for a used laptop or GPU
- 👾 Retro game spree at Super Potato & Game Tanteidan
- 🔊 Optional: Dive into audio shops near Ebisucho
- 🎁 Finish at Joshin for toys or family gifts
🧾 Final Notes
- 💳 Credit cards accepted in major stores, but some 2nd-hand shops prefer cash
- 📷 Most stores do NOT allow photos inside — always ask
- 🧰 Bring a wishlist — many stores carry Japan-only gear
- 🌐 Wi-Fi not always available; download maps in advance