Ikaruga Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ikaruga
Where to stay in Ikaruga
Tatsuta
Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Koriyama Castle.
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
The staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel itself was positioned perfectly between 2 main stations and had plenty of choices to eat. The room itself was fine, small as our most in Japanese cities but perfect for a solo traveler
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
The hotel is right near USJ theme park which my daughter was keen to go to. It was excellent value and provided a condo-style spacious room ideal for families with all the amenities. The check-in system was a breeze and almost everything is automated. The restaurant and Hot Spring are in the next ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Horyu-ji Temple
After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Horyuji I Center
Enjoy an outing to Horyuji I Center during your stay in Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Chuguji Temple
Chuguji Temple is just one of the places to see in Ikaruga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Tatsuta Shrine
Tatsuta Shrine is just one of the places to see in Ikaruga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this walkable area.
Hokiji Temple
After visiting Hokiji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.
Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center during your trip to Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do
Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
