Asahi Travel Guide
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.

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.

Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
Things to do

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Osaka Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nara, Arashiyama, Day Trip by Bus

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Boat Houses & Miyama Day Trip
Top hotels in Asahi

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
This was a great location for our stay. Access to public transit and local attractions make this place a prime location for an extended stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hankyu Respire is a nice hotel, conveniently located within the Osaka Train Station. The hotel is clean. Rooms are smaller compared to US hotels. The hotel provides all the basic amenities, including slippers and pajamas. The staff is helpful. They also provide baggage forwarding service to the next ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice clean room. The staff was very helpful. We left our jackets and they sent them to our hotel in Tokyo before our flight home. Great air conditioning. I would definitely book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
Beat breakfast and location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great location and onsen
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
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Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asahi

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.

Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.

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.

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).

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.

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.

