Kitahama 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
Kyocera Dome Osaka is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Mt. Fuji and Cherry Blossom Day Trip with English Speaking Driver
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Our pick of the best Kitahama Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Kitahama
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Shinsaibashi
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.
- Ichizo Hayashi Statue
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Nara Park
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Umeda Sky Building
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Mount Rokko
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Port of Kobe
- Meriken Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Osaka Station City