Himalaya vs Kilimanjaro at Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP 2026

Why You Should Visit

A Nepal-meets-Africa food and culture fest at Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP, the Amerikamura shopping complex. Two in-house restaurants lead it, HIMALAYAN KITCHEN on the 3rd floor and the African restaurant PANAF' on the 7th, with stalls on the grand staircase serving momo, samosa, mafe and Kenyan kebab. There's a folk-music stage, ethnic clothing and goods for sale, and workshops, and the day also kicks off a gourmet stamp rally running to Oct 31, with event visitors receiving a card that already carries one point. Admission is free, and it's an easy stop on a Shinsaibashi shopping day.

Essentials

location

Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP, grand staircase and restaurants

period

September 5, 2026 (Sat)

Time

11:00〜18:00

cost

Free admission (food, goods and workshops charged separately)

Links

Kobe · Gluten-free

Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)

access

Train: About 3 min walk from Exit 7 of Shinsaibashi Station (Midosuji Line / Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line)
Car: Paid parking on B3F–B4F (107 spaces, entrance on the north side). Weekend daytime rate ¥400 per 30 min, max ¥3,000

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP, grand staircase and restaurants, and 3 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

TICKETS / REGISTRATION

No reservation needed.

NOTE

Nepalese stalls

Himalaya lunch box / momo / samosa and more

African stalls

Mafe / Kenyan kebab and more

Culture

Folk-music stage
Ethnic clothing and goods for sale
Workshops

Gourmet stamp rally (Sep 5–Oct 31)

One stamp per ¥1,000+ spent at HIMALAYAN KITCHEN or PANAF'. Three stamps earn a commemorative medal
Visitors to the Sep 5 event receive a card with one point already on it
Stamps and medals are handled at the 4F management office (11:30–19:30)
Ends when medals run out

Venues

Grand staircase (stalls, stage) / HIMALAYAN KITCHEN MOMO & BIRYANI HOUSE (3F) / PANAF' African Restaurant & Club (7F)
Both restaurants drew attention at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

※Stage times and workshop details are not listed on the official page

※Vendors are subject to change

FAQ

Is there an admission fee?

Admission is free. Food, goods and workshops are paid.

What if it rains?

The grand staircase is outdoors, so the programme may change with the weather. The 3F and 7F restaurants are indoors and open regardless. Check the official Instagram (@bigstep.amemura) on the day.

Can I get the medal on the day?

The medal is a reward of the stamp rally running Sep 5–Oct 31, not a same-day giveaway. You get one stamp per ¥1,000+ spent at HIMALAYAN KITCHEN (3F) or PANAF' (7F), and three stamps can be exchanged at the 4F management office (11:30–19:30). Event visitors on Sep 5 receive a card with one point, so eating at both restaurants that day completes the three.

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