Konohana 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.
Universal CityWalk Osaka
During your trip to Osaka, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Universal CityWalk Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Ookini Arena Maishima
Catch an event at Ookini Arena Maishima during your trip to Osaka. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Zepp Osaka Bayside
Zepp Osaka Bayside is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Osaka Maishima Lily Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Maishima Lily Garden, a lovely green space in Osaka. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Osaka Takoyaki Museum
During your trip to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Osaka Takoyaki Museum. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Konohana
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Very close to USJ & the citywalk area. Clean rooms, staffs were friendly and helpful during check-in/out. Amenities were good - beside the usual bathroom amenities, water dispenser, microwave on every floor, coin laundry, currency exchange machine. The daily free simple cafe beverages were good ...
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Right across the street from the park, spacious rooms and great staff!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Very attentive staff Clean, quiet and comfortable room Better towels and mattress and this would likely be a 5 star hotel Very convenient to Universal Studios Very nice spa/onsen Breakfast buffet including western options quit good but a little pricey Definitely a good option when visiting ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
A great apartment hotel only minutes from Universal Studios and easy direct line to central Osaka. Rooms were clean, modern and had all the amenities for a super comfortable stay. The view from the balcony into the bay was beautiful at night.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
It’s clean and spacious! It’s near universal studio as well, so I don’t have to worry about getting there and returning. There’s quite a fair bit of restaurants near the train station. Great stay I’ll say!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
Beautiful hotel with great service. Conveniently located in front of USJ.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Konohana
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.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World 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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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).
