Nishiyodogawa-ku Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishiyodogawa-ku
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.
Nipponbashi
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
Our pick of the best Nishiyodogawa-ku Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Nishiyodogawa-ku
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.
Yodogawa
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.
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).
Minato
Minato is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to explore sights like Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
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.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Nipponbashi
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Station City
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Port of Kobe
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Mount Rokko
- Kobe Tower
- Abeno Harukas
- Namba Yasaka Shrine
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall