Shikitsuhigashi Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Shikitsuhigashi
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
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Nara, Arashiyama, Day Trip by Bus
Top hotels in Shikitsuhigashi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
The only issue with any APA unit is the room size. All the rest is perfect. Location, staff, cleanness, etc. I do recommend.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Good
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location, easy to get to everywhere with trains downstairs. It rained a few days while were we there but we had no problems because the trains were downstairs and we also travel through the underground walkways. Very convenient with tons of restaurants nearby and a supermarket downstairs that ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Fab hotel in good location for transport and sight seeing. Only minor issue - bar only open for a few hours and closes at 10:00/10:30
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was spotless and the staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Clean room and bar was nice
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shikitsuhigashi
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
