Nishi Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Utsubo Park
After visiting Utsubo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Science and Technology Museum
For engaging and hands-on experiences with the nation’s famous scientific expertise, visit this interactive museum, which includes Japan’s first planetarium.
Samuhara Shrine
Join Japanese worshippers coming from across the city and beyond to this small shrine in the business district to receive an amulet with special powers.
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
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Waterfall, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park
Top hotels in Nishi
APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae
Everything was fine . Room was a bit small, curtain had a hole in it and was broken. Shower curtain should be replaced. A little awkward taking a step up into the washroom. Overall a little expensive for this hotel
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
This property was a bit of a walk from Namba Station but that's relative. The rooms were as expected from the chain however I did like the large selection of food at the breakfast buffet. If you're willing to do a little bit of walking Dottonbori is probably a 20 minute walk from the hotel. Other ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Really great room in a really great location. Lovely staff and very comfortable and very safe!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Good location, nice restaurant and breakfast.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Staff were very nice and helpful, clean room , and great restaurant good location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Nipponbashi 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.
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.
