Travel Guide to Mandarake Grand Chaos Shop

Getting There

• By Car

  From any location in Nara countryside, you can reach Mandarake Grand Chaos Shop by car. Start by heading to the Nishi-Nara Interchange on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway (Route 25). From there, take Route 25 towards Osaka. Follow the signs for Osaka City Center. As you approach Osaka, continue on Route 25, which will lead you into the city. Once in Osaka, follow the signs to Nipponbashi. The shop is located at 4 Chome-12-6 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka. Parking may be available nearby, but be prepared to pay for parking, which typically costs around 500-1000 yen per hour.

• By Train

  If you prefer public transportation, take the Kintetsu Nara Line from Nara Station to Osaka Namba Station. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes and costs around 800 yen. Upon arrival at Osaka Namba Station, exit the station and head towards the Namba subway station. Take the Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line towards Bampaku-kinen-koen and get off at Nipponbashi Station (2 stops). Once you exit the station, turn right and walk for about 5 minutes to reach Mandarake Grand Chaos Shop at 4 Chome-12-6 Nipponbashi. Ensure to check for any additional costs for the subway, which is typically around 230 yen.

• By Bus

  For those who prefer bus travel, you can take a bus from Nara to Osaka. Buses run frequently from Nara Bus Terminal to Osaka Umeda Bus Terminal. The journey takes about 1 hour and costs around 1,000 yen. Once you arrive at Osaka Umeda, you can take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line to Namba Station (2 stops). From Namba, transfer to the Sennichimae Line to Nipponbashi Station. The Mandarake Grand Chaos Shop is a short 5-minute walk from the station. Please check the bus schedule in advance to ensure timely travel.