Kitahama
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Top hotels in Kitahama
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
This is a great place to stay. Well located, close to transport (subway entrance right next door - as well as a bakery - yes). Good staff, great breakfast options, clean and really, nothing bad to say about it at all. Recommend.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Staff were great and the hotel was really close to dotonbori
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
At a very convenient location, walkable to train stations and connecting stations and big shopping malls. Amazing breakfast spread and hot tea throughout the day. Safe and clean as well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great property
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Friendly and helpful staff. Room is small but clean same with washroom. I would love if there are hooks to hang bags and other stuff as there are no closets. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
I love that this hotel offers free breakfast & it’s next to a station which makes it easy to travel.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kitahama
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Kitahama
- Places of interest
- Kitahama Star Rating Hotels
- Kitahama Theme Hotels
- Nearby Osaka Neighborhood Hotels
- Kitahama Hotel Brands
- More trip options
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Nara Park
- Kuromon Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Orix Theater
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Nara Kenko Land
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Abeno Harukas
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park
