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
Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Waterfall, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Top hotels in Honmachi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean facilities and rooms. Conveniently located (in walking distance) to train & bus station and a variety of dining and shopping. Staff were friendly and helpful. We got to the hotel early and was able to store our luggage and explore the area for a few hrs before checkin. Thoroughly enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great location for first time Osaka visitors. Lots of shopping downstairs and dining if you are too tired to venture out/ want to stay near hotel. Room is clean and bathroom is nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Small room but close to lots of street food
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved it will be back my next stay in Osaka
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
check out time is too early( 10a.m.) As my flight is around 6 p.m， I paid 2000yen to extend 2 hrs. until 12noon. Suggest to extend check out time to noon as lot of hotels did.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Honmachi
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.
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
