Namba / Shinsaibashi
EditorialALPA-CASINO
An amusement casino three minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi according to its official site. It runs beginner lessons on a dedicated table and lists poker ring games and tournaments.
Official sources checked · Not visited in person
For your first visit
The Poker Beginner Set (¥3,500) includes a 45–90 minute lesson on a beginners-only table. No booking is required; booking ahead adds one free drink, according to the official site.
Source: official beginner information ↓
English-language lessons and table support are unconfirmed. Ask the venue before visiting if you need support in English.
Check the cost item by item
Required costs depend on the format. These items reflect the official information on the check date; confirm the total including extra chips and drinks before joining.
- Poker Beginner Set
- ¥3,500 per person, including a 45–90 minute lesson, $1,000 in ring-game chips and one same-day tournament entry (some large events such as finals are excluded). Booking ahead adds one free drink. “$” is an in-venue play unit, not US currency.Official source ↓
- Day plans
- Weekday 1DAY Pass ¥3,380 (the basic plan from midday to evening). Weekend After 4 costs ¥2,980 for night tournaments and ring games from 16:00. Whether prices include tax was not stated on the official site.Official source ↓
- Chip storage and notes
- Chips are held for 100 days and a withdrawal fee applies (amount not confirmed). The price section also notes that a $1,000 ticket can be used only for re-entries, rebuys and add-ons and expires one month after issue; check which plan it applies to before visiting.Official source ↓
- Payment and outside food
- Cash, credit cards, e-money and transit IC cards are accepted; PayPay is not. Bringing food or drink costs ¥200. The building is fully non-smoking.Official source ↓
Access, hours and entry conditions
- Address
- Tsurunosu Building 4F, 1-16-29 Higashi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, OsakaReviewed official information ↓
- Station and entrance
- Shinsaibashi (official estimate: 3 minutes on foot) / Nagahoribashi (official estimate: 6 minutes on foot) / Namba (official estimate: 15 minutes on foot) — On the fourth floor of the Tsurunosu Building in Higashi-Shinsaibashi. The official page asks first-time visitors to say so at the fourth-floor reception. Station exits for each line were not confirmed.Reviewed official information ↓
- Hours
- 13:00–21:30. Closed on Tuesdays.Reviewed official information ↓
- Age and identification
- The official FAQ and house rules say visitors under 16 coming without adults may stay until 19:00. Other age conditions and accepted ID documents were not confirmed; ask the venue before visiting.Reviewed official information ↓
- Booking and apps
- No booking is needed for ordinary visits. The official site says installing the Waitinglist app and registering beforehand speeds up reception (no credit card registration needed). Enquiries are taken by LINE or phone.Reviewed official information ↓
Tournament and event announcements
This site does not maintain a calendar of the venue’s tournaments and events. Check dates, fees and entry conditions in the venue's own official announcements.
The official site directs visitors to its official X account or the venue itself for the latest prices and events. Below is the X account linked from the official site.
Your checks before visiting this venue
- Check the Tuesday closing and 13:00–21:30 hours, and choose a day with time to spare if you want a lesson.
- Decide between the Beginner Set and a day plan, and budget for any chip withdrawal fee or outside-food charge.
- Check the age rules, such as the condition for under-16s, and save your route from Shinsaibashi to the Tsurunosu Building, 4F.
Sources and what we checked
We summarise venue-published pages. We have not visited or interviewed the venue. Check its latest announcements for opening, seats and price changes.
- Official site: beginner lessons, fees, access and FAQ ↗Public information checked
- Official: terms and house rules ↗Public information checked
- Official X (@alpacasino) ↗Public information checked
The venue's non-cash play policy
The official site and house rules describe a venue where no cash is wagered and in-venue chips cannot be exchanged for cash or prizes. The membership terms prohibit gambling and similar acts. View the source ↑
This records a review of the venue's explanation. It does not certify its licence or legal compliance.