Yodogawa 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.
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Yodogawa
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
This was place was awesome! Super friendly staff, clean, made me feel overpacked, as they offered so many amenities which is an absolute blessing. I am definitely coming back here to stay when I’m in Osaka again, make this your stay as well!
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
APA Hotel Shin Osaka Eki Tower
Convenient to station
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Easy self check-in was great.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Super clean, convenient location, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, clean bath room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yodogawa
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda 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.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
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.
