Kitahorie Travel Guide
Osaka
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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.
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.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
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
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Top hotels in Kitahorie
ZONE SHINSAIBASHI WEST
Simple, clean, comfortable. Close to Dotonburi.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
staff super friendly roof pool only open in the summer
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Clean and convenient
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Nice room and clean, we enjoy our stay!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Room was great I didn’t like having to take two elevators to get to the room. I found this a bit cumbersome. Otherwise good location
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kitahorie
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
