Honmachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Our pick of the best Honmachi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nice place. Near bus station.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Really great stay. Staff and service were very good.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean rooms, excellent location. The most impressive aspect was the sound insulation. Sometimes in hotels, I can hear people's voices or the toilet flushing, etc. However in this hotel, I could not hear anything. My colleagues stayed in the
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean rooms, nice views, great location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Staff was very helpful and nice. Hotel was in a great location
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
For the price we paid for our stay here was way more than we expected. The room we stayed in was big with a very large walk-in shower. Every bit of this place was clean, friendly and great food. There were convenient stores nearby within walking distance which was also great since we were only using ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Honmachi
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.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
