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Trading card adventures in Nippombashi; exploring four GIRAFULL stores

The GIRAFULL Group runs four trading card shops in Osaka’s Nippombashi. From a multi-floor Namba store to Ota Road’s duel space, grading services, and certified cards, each location offers a different way to experience card culture.

Osaka’s Nippombashi draws visitors for anime, games, and trading cards. Among the many card shops packed into the area, the GIRAFULL group stands out for its scale and variety. With four stores built around buying, playing, protecting, and collecting, GIRAFULL offers different ways to enjoy card culture, whether you play competitively or collect for fun.

1. GIRAFULL Namba Store

The GIRAFULL Namba Store - a full building dedicated entirely to trading cards.

Located a short walk from Namba Station, the GIRAFULL Namba Store fills an entire building. Multiple floors hold booster packs, single cards, sleeves, deck cases, and other supplies, making it one of the largest card shops in the Kansai area.

Inside, the bright interior includes a large duel space where tournaments and casual matches take place. You can shop, sit down to play, or watch games unfold around you. Even first-time visitors find it easy to step in and look around.

2. GIRAFULL Ota Road Store

The Ota Road branch with its popular Pokémon card vending machines.

This branch sits in the middle of Ota Road, one of Nippombashi’s busiest streets. At the entrance, Pokémon card vending machines attract both tourists and locals, offering a quick and playful souvenir.

Inside, showcases display popular trading cards, and the store features more than 100 duel seats. Some visitors join games, while others stop to watch. The constant activity gives you a clear sense of how card games are played and enjoyed in Japan.

3. Premier Card Grading Japan (PCG Japan)

Cards are graded, sealed, and certified at PCG Japan.

PCG Japan focuses on professional card grading. Staff examine each card and seal it in a protective case with an official grade.

Why card grading matters?

Grading clarifies condition and value.
Sealed cases protect cards from damage or tampering.
Cards bought in Nippombashi can become certified keepsakes from your trip.

This service turns a purchase into something you can keep, display, and remember.

4. Kanteiya Kirin

Kanteiya Kirin focuses on graded cards for collectors and visitors.

Opened on Ota Road in spring 2025, Kanteiya Kirin specializes in certified trading cards. Inside, showcases line the walls with graded cards sealed in clear cases.

Visitors come to browse, compare grades, and look for specific pieces. Rare and high-value cards make this store popular with collectors, while the calm atmosphere helps first-time visitors feel comfortable stepping inside.

Nippombashi; where cards become more than a hobby

In Nippombashi, trading cards shape how people shop, play, and connect. Across the GIRAFULL group’s stores, you can buy cards, join games, protect valuable pieces, and take home certified souvenirs.

Whether you stop in briefly or spend hours exploring, these shops add depth to any walk through the district.

Interior with trading cards and duel spaces, capturing Nippombashi’s card culture.

Store Information

GIRAFULL Namba Store

📍Access:
Namba KH Building, 13-13 Nanbasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0075
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

GIRAFULL Ota Road Store

📍Access:
3-8-16 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sun: 10:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Premier Card Grading Japan

📍Access:
2F 3-8-16 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Tue: Closed)
Sat: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Kanteiya Kirin

📍Access:
4-15-20 Nipponbashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0005
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sun: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
📷 Instagram:
https://instagram.com/kanteiya_kirin/