Nishi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Utsubo Park
After visiting Utsubo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Science and Technology Museum
For engaging and hands-on experiences with the nation’s famous scientific expertise, visit this interactive museum, which includes Japan’s first planetarium.
Samuhara Shrine
Join Japanese worshippers coming from across the city and beyond to this small shrine in the business district to receive an amulet with special powers.
Activities
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Our pick of the best Nishi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae
Overall found this to be excellent accommodation. The only negative was limited laundry facilities, too few machines for number of guests. Room was comfortable and excellent amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean facilities and rooms. Conveniently located (in walking distance) to train & bus station and a variety of dining and shopping. Staff were friendly and helpful. We got to the hotel early and was able to store our luggage and explore the area for a few hrs before checkin. Thoroughly enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient location. Many dining and shopping options in mall as well as surrounding areas. Central location for trains and subways to various parts of Kansai.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Breakfast buffet was good, getting there early is a long wait. Near Dotonburi was great. Namba walk (underground outlet store in subway) was great to find food. Restaurant's are tourists spots so it can get pricey but overall its a great hotel spot with like 2-3 min walk to train station and 6-7 ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved it will be back my next stay in Osaka
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Accessible, clean, friendly staff and good breakfast. Will definitely stay here again when we go back to Osaka.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum 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.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
