Asahi
Osaka
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 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 favorite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Basketball in Osaka with local players!
Asahi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great property with smaller rooms but typical for APA. Staff is friendly and extremely courteous. Water station to fill up your water bottles. Very close to Namba station, Dotonbori/ Shinsaibashi area. Very close to Namba YASAKA Shrine (do not mistake for Namba Shrine). Onsen does not allow tatoos ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The hotel looked really nice. The room was on the smaller size. It was convenient as it’s close to Osaka Station. A lot of dining options nearby.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great staff great view great amenities
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Amazing hotel!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Room was clean
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Very clean, excellent rooms, amenities and services.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Asahi
Kita
Explore Nakanoshima Park, Yodogawa riverside park, and numerous other green spaces, while visiting attractions like Osaka Temmangu Shrine and Osaka Science Museum. Enjoy shopping at Hanshin Department Store and easily navigate with multiple transport options.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Shinchi
Visitors often come to Shinchi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Nishi-Umieda Station.
Umeda
Major commercial and entertainment hub, Umeda offers shopping, dining, sports centers, and movie theaters. Don't miss the HEP Five Ferris wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and the underground city with retailers and eateries.
Yodogawa
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. If sightseeing is on the list, Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.
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.
