Akashic Records at Go Dotonbori
Location: Japan, 〒542-0085 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Shinsaibashisuji, 2 Chome−1−32 Is・・・, 3F
Dotonbori, Osaka
A themed third-floor restaurant and bar above Shinsaibashisuji, offering imaginative décor and a break from the arcade crowds.
A themed third-floor restaurant and bar above Shinsaibashisuji, offering imaginative décor and a break from the arcade crowds.
Akashic Records is a third-floor venue above Shinsaibashisuji, reached by a small lift or stairway from the busy covered arcade. Its mystical name sets the tone for an atmospheric restaurant and bar that feels a world away from the pavement below.The menu generally features drinks, light meals and small plates served at low tables and counter seating. Evenings are livelier, with themed décor and music giving the place a stronger atmosphere than the bright shopping street outside.
Look for the building signage to find the lift; escaping the crowds for a themed meal or cocktail here feels like a quiet discovery in one of Osaka’s busiest quarters.
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Akashic Records
Birthday Course MENU
A printed menu card featuring three drink courses with Japanese and English text, set against a floral background.
Whistlepig Rye Whiskey Grand Prix Cocktail 2024
A promotional poster featuring a cocktail called 'MJ's espresso' with ingredients like Whistlepig 10 Year, Espresso, Condensed Milk, Maple Syrup, Cherry Syrup, Coffee Beans, Fresh Cream, Pink Salt, Cinnamon Stick, Maraschino Cherry, and Cascara. The price is listed as ¥1,500. There is also an image of the bartender and a bottle of Whistlepig whiskey.
Akashi Records Cocktail Menu
A close-up of a cocktail menu featuring two drinks, Yellow Lady and Japan Botanist, with prices listed in yen.
2026 Spring Cactus Fair Menu
A printed menu featuring three cactus cocktails with Japanese descriptions, prices, and creator names. The background has cherry blossom motifs.
Takashi's Yuusei Manga Meat Burger Menu
A close-up of a Japanese menu page featuring the 'Takashi's Yuusei Manga Meat' burger, priced at ¥3,300 (approximate size for two people). The menu highlights ingredients like pork and beef, mentions a cheese sauce, and includes an illustration of the burger with text describing it as a dreamy meat dish.
Sake Pairing Menu
A printed menu board featuring a 'Mini Sake Adventure!' promotion with dice-based sake pairing suggestions, including prices and product names in Japanese.
DEACON Cocktail Swing Poster
A promotional poster for a DEACON cocktail event featuring a vintage-style illustration of a figure in a hat and mask, surrounded by text including 'Akashic Records', '2025-11-24 (MON)', and details about jazz music and whiskey tasting.
Bartender Electro DJ Swing Showtime Event Poster
A promotional poster featuring five bartenders (KIKO, TAKUYA, SHI-TAKA, TOM, HIKARU) and four DJs (T.HIROYUKI, MARUTA, 1110, ONNOJI). The design includes gear motifs, starry background, and Japanese text describing the event as a 'World Best' cocktail competition with swing music. A map snippet shows venue location near Nagahama-dori.
Magical Cocktail with Wand and Candle
A purple cocktail in a martini glass topped with a white dome of foam, placed on a small square coaster. A wand lies diagonally across the frame next to a lit candle on a dark surface, all set against a black background.
Cocktail with Foam
A close-up of a cocktail in a stemmed glass, featuring a dark liquid base topped with a thick, white foam layer resembling a sphere. The drink sits on an ornate silver coaster atop a polished wooden bar surface. Background elements include blurred bottles and bar tools, suggesting a dimly lit bar or lounge setting.
Bar Interior with Bartender
A dimly lit bar interior featuring shelves stocked with numerous bottles of alcohol, a bartender preparing drinks at the counter, and decorative elements like gears on the wall.
2025 Nandemoari no Omebihi Event Poster
A promotional poster for a 2025 event featuring various games and activities, including mahjong, Beyblade battles, and food tasting. The image includes illustrations of characters, game pieces, and food items like lobster.
Cosmic Cocktail Presentation
A vibrant turquoise cocktail served in a coupe glass, resting on a rectangular tray designed to resemble a galaxy with swirling blue and black patterns. The tray features small spherical objects resembling planets or celestial bodies scattered around the base of the glass. The setting appears to be an upscale bar or lounge with dim lighting and a blurred background showing shelves of bottles.
Bottle Display
A collection of glass bottles with labels, arranged on shelves in a dimly lit setting.
El Dorado Rum Bottle and Glass
A bottle of El Dorado Aged 12 Years Ron Rum Rhum sits on a polished wooden bar counter next to a glass filled with amber liquid, likely the same rum. The background features blurred shelves stocked with various bottles, suggesting a well-stocked bar or liquor store interior.
Bottle and Glass of Whisky
A bottle of Taketsuru Pure Malt whisky with a glass partially filled, placed on a marble countertop in front of a blurred bar background.
Bar Interior with Extensive Alcohol Display
The image shows the interior of a bar or lounge, featuring a long wooden counter lined with high-backed chairs. The ceiling is textured and metallic, illuminated by warm track lighting. Behind the bar, shelves are densely stocked with various liquor bottles arranged neatly. A framed picture hangs on the wall to the left, and there appears to be a small decorative item on the counter near the foreground. No menu board or exterior signage is visible.
Interior of a dimly lit bar or restaurant
The image shows the interior of a warmly lit establishment, likely a bar or restaurant with rustic decor. The ceiling is textured and dark, adorned with recessed lighting. Wooden tables and green chairs are arranged throughout the space. A well-stocked bar area is visible in the background, featuring shelves lined with bottles. A television screen mounted on the wall displays what appears to be a news broadcast or similar content. There are no visible menus or exterior signage.
Eagle Rare Whiskey on Bar Counter
A bottle of Eagle Rare 10 Year Old whiskey sits next to a partially filled glass and a knife handle on a polished red bar top, with blurred liquor bottles in the background.
Bottle of Rum and Glass on Bar Counter
A clear glass bottle with a cork stopper, filled with amber liquid, sits next to a partially filled tasting glass on a polished wooden bar surface. The background is blurred but suggests a bar or restaurant interior.
Cocktail with Blue Flame
A close-up of a cocktail in a patterned glass, garnished with mint leaves and ice, placed on a bar counter. In the background, a bartender is preparing another drink with a blue flame effect. The setting appears to be an upscale bar or lounge with shelves of bottles visible.
Bottled Spirits Display
Six small bottles of Laodi spirits arranged on a polished wooden bar surface, with blurred background suggesting an interior setting.
Bar Interior
A dimly lit bar with a long, polished wooden counter lined with black leather stools. The back wall features shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol and glassware. A few items like a bottle and small containers are placed on the counter.
Cocktail with Suze Leaf Garnish
A close-up of a glass cocktail filled with ice and garnished with a fresh suzu leaf, placed on a patterned coaster at a wooden table in a restaurant setting.
Cosmic Cocktail on Bar Counter
A vibrant blue cocktail in a stemmed glass sits atop a square coaster featuring a cosmic design with planets and stars, placed on a polished marble bar counter. The background shows blurred bottles on shelves, suggesting a bar or lounge setting.
Cocktail in a decorative glass
A pink cocktail served in a unique, bowl-shaped glass with dried citrus slices and herbs at the bottom, placed on a wooden bar counter. The background shows shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol and a bartender working behind the bar.
Bottles of Deacon on a Bar Counter
Three bottles of Deagon are placed on a marble bar counter, with two small glasses in the foreground. The background features blurred shelves filled with various bottles illuminated by warm lighting.
Bar Interior with Shelves and Stools
A dimly lit bar interior featuring a long counter lined with black leather stools. Behind the counter, shelves display numerous bottles of alcohol illuminated by red lighting. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, adding to the ambiance.
WhistlePig Whisky Display
A bottle of WhistlePig Small Batch Rye aged 10 years sits on a marble countertop next to a glass with amber liquid, likely whiskey. The background features shelves filled with various bottles illuminated by warm lighting.
Bar Interior with Cocktails
A dimly lit bar interior featuring two cocktails on the counter, one pink and one green, both served in glass bowls. The background includes shelves stocked with various bottles of alcohol, copper piping, and decorative elements. A menu or sign is visible but not clearly readable.
Cocktail in decorative glass
A close-up of a cocktail served in a patterned red and cream glass, garnished with green leaves, resting on a golden crescent-shaped dish. In the background, blurred figures are visible at a bar table with other drinks.
Cocktail with Lime and Ice
A refreshing cocktail served in a short glass, filled with crushed ice and lime wedges, garnished with a black straw. The drink is placed on a wooden board alongside a small white item and a dark spoon.
Bottles of Whisky on a Bar Counter
Three bottles of whisky are displayed on a polished marble bar counter. From left to right, they appear to be The Deacon (a small bottle), Chivas Regal 12 Year Old, and Whistlepigs Small Batch Rye. The background is blurred with warm lighting, suggesting an upscale bar or lounge setting.
Japanese Sake and Liquor Display
A collection of Japanese alcoholic beverages arranged on a dark surface against an ornate metallic background. From left to right: a tall bottle with yellow liquid and green label featuring a fox design, a smaller silver-capped bottle labeled 'Ishihara', a clear sake carafe, two small glasses containing clear liquid, and a dark bottle wrapped in purple cloth with white label reading 'Karasu'. The setting suggests a bar or tasting room display.
Bar Interior with Whiskey
A close-up of a glass of whiskey on a wooden coaster, next to a bottle of Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve. In the background, shelves filled with various bottles and a bartender are visible.
Cocktail in Glass Terrarium
A red cocktail served in a glass bowl with moss inside, placed on a wooden coaster. The drink is garnished with a small flower and sits on a polished table.
Interior Lounge or Bar Space
A dimly lit interior with dark leather sofas, patterned walls, and a shelf of liquor bottles. A hanging lantern-style light fixture adds ambiance.
Drunkard's Table
A dimly lit bar scene featuring a cocktail in a stemmed glass, resting on a coaster surrounded by dried botanicals and pinecones. A glowing orange cube with a plague doctor illustration sits beside the drink. Playing cards are scattered nearby, suggesting a game or casual atmosphere.
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