Hirano Ward Travel Guide
Visit Hirano Ward
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.
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.
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.
Tsutenkaku Tower
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.
Activities
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites 1Day Bus Tour
Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko 1-Day Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Hirano Ward
Abeno
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Abeno. Abeno Harukas and Abeno Seimei Shrine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishitanabe Station or Minami-Tanabe Station to get around the larger area.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Shitennoji Temple while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
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.
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).
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
- Dainenbutsu-ji Temple
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Nara Park
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka Station City
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Castle Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater