Shinchi 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.
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
Osaka: Premium Wagyu Yakiniku at Nikuoroshi Mannoya Bettei
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Shinchi
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).
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.
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.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Intex Osaka
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Station City
- Umeda Sky Building
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Port of Kobe
- Mount Rokko
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Kobe Tower
- Abeno Harukas