Otemae Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Activities
One-Day Walking Tour : Making Fun Memories in North Osaka
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds
Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert
Private 3-Hour Guided Tour of Osaka Castle and Historical Museum
Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One-Day Walking Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Otemae
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. 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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Shinsaibashi
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Arima Onsen
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Nara Park
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Station City
- Umeda Sky Building
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Todaiji Temple