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
Watch an exciting baseball game or big-name star in concert at this versatile postmodern arena south of the city center of Osaka.
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.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Oimazato Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Conveniently located to Namba shopping area and Dotombori district. Safe and quiet neighborhood.
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
room was a bit tight
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room is VERY small but that is true in general for all hotels in Japan. Very clean, quiet and friendly staff. Even for Japanese hotels (I’ve stayed at a few at this point) they were extra small which is why it’s 4/5 Not a whole lot to do in the immediate area, and not close to tourist stuff but it ...
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Clean, spacious room, central to everything we wanted to see in Osaka
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
We did bot had breakfast there. The a/c work perfectly. The lady at reception was exceptional. Yes it look old, but we had a great experience
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Nil all good
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Oimazato
Tennoji
Major railway hub in southern Osaka, Tennōji boasts shopping streets like Abenobashisuji and centers such as Mio and Kintetsu Department Store. Explore Shitennō-ji temple, Tennōji Park, and the iconic Tsutenkaku tower in Shinsekai district.
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider a stop by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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.
Minami
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Dōtombori Arcade. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
