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
Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Esaka
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
Good hotel, it would be nice if you keep weighing machines on at least each floor
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 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
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
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Room clean and hotel located next to train station
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esaka
Yodogawa
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.
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).
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.
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Esaka
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kuromon Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Orix Theater
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Abeno Harukas
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Osaka Station City
- Osaka University
