Esaka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Japan® featuring a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children

Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5(156 reviews)

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
Dotonbori featuring outdoor art and cbd as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
Kyocera Dome Osaka

Kyocera Dome Osaka

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(91 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Castle featuring a castle

Osaka Castle

4.5/5(336 reviews)

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 Castle
Tsutenkaku Tower

Tsutenkaku Tower

4/5(85 reviews)

Looming over the heart of Osaka’s central business district is one of the tallest structures in the city, where you can meet the god of happiness, Billiken.

Tsutenkaku Tower

Activities

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

AU$88
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

AU$98
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$249
Per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
2023/9/14掲載

1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka

AU$215
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour

Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour

AU$90
Per adult
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

AU$175
Per adult
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Esaka Hotel Deals

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$191 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,555 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$134 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,200 reviews)
"Have stayed many times over the years. More of a business hotel but very convenient. Will be sad to see it go in 2025."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$111 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,850 reviews)
"The place was close to everything, including shops and eateries. It was also a short walk to the train station. The room had useful amenities. In the building, there is a Lawson store stocked with really good snacks. The room was small but that is expected. We only needed it for a place to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$88 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$88
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,585 reviews)
"Really close to Dotonbori and close to subway exit. Location is really good. Rooms are a bit small but expected in Japan, but very clean and staff are friendly. Food selection is limited in the area is you don’t want to pay marked up tourist pricing. Recommend to eat at Namba Walk area for better ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,116 reviews)
"Close to Osaka station. Clean of course. Public bath with steam room!"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
The price is AU$382 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$382
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"It is little far from the subway but the hotel was very clean and we loved the hot springs!!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 2024

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
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Other neighbourhoods around Esaka

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Yodogawa

4/5(41 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.

Yodogawa
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Higashiyodogawa

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are just a few features Higashiyodogawa is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kami-shinjo Station or JR-Awaji Station.

Higashiyodogawa
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Kita

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

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.

Kita
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Umeda

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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).

Umeda
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Shinchi

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Shinchi
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Kitahama

Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.

Kitahama

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