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 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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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
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 Yodogawa
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
Great staff and lovely hotel room.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel is at a great location and is very close to OCAT (Osaka City Bus Terminal) and Namba Subway Sation. Staff are very friendly and can speak English. Rooms are clean and quiet and amenities are good. Check-in and Check-out process is easy and fast. The only downside is rooms are quite small. I ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was spotless and great staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was very clean with plenty of ammenities. The only downside was the bathroom smelled a bit damp. Breakfast each morning eith a big selection and we found the hotel in a convenient location for everything in Osaka and to travel to other places nearby.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Excellent room, amenities and staff. Nearby to so many shops for shopping, restaurants and transport. Breakfast was plentiful and good.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Our family recently enjoyed a six-night stay in one of your family rooms, and we had a truly excellent experience.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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 Sankei Hall Breeze. 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.
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.
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.
