East Osaka
Where to stay in East Osaka
Kita
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater are top sights in Kita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station to see more sights in the area.
Kyobashi
Check out the shopping, restaurants, and historic sites while spending some time in Kyobashi. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighborhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Osaka Castle or Osaka-jō Hall.
Higashiyodogawa
Shopping and restaurants are just a few features Higashiyodogawa is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kami-shinjo Station or JR-Awaji Station.
Miyakojima
Shopping, historic sites, and restaurants highlight some notable features of Miyakojima. Make a stop by Kema Sakuranomiya Park or Taiko En while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Miyakojima Station or Sakuranomiya Station to get around town.
Joto
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Joto. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Suwa Shrine, and jump on the metro at Gamo Yonchome Station or Imahuku-Tsurumi Station to get around the city.
Tenmabashi
River views, restaurants, and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Tenmabashi. Make a stop by Senpukan while you're exploring.
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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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Nipponbashi
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favorite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
Things to do
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)
Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
- Tsurumi-Ryokuchi Park
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Hot Springs
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nipponbashi
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Nara Park
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Port of Kobe
- Osaka University
- Abeno Harukas
- Mount Rokko
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Namba Parks
- Tennoji Zoo