Soemon-cho Travel Guide

Osaka
Dotonbori which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5(88 reviews)

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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Kyocera Dome Osaka

4/5(16 reviews)

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
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Osaka Castle

4.5/5(216 reviews)

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 Castle
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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Intex Osaka

4.5/5(11 reviews)

During your trip, find out what's happening in Intex Osaka, a top convention centre in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Intex Osaka

Things to do

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

£66
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour

£66
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara 1 Day Bus Tour
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Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

£475
Per adult
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)

£70
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)
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Osaka: Private Workshop on Traditional Japanese Ceramics

£64
Per adult
Osaka: Private Workshop on Traditional Japanese Ceramics
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From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen 1-Day Tour

£74
Per adult
From Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen 1-Day Tour
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Top hotels in Soemon-cho

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £44 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£44
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,240 reviews)
"Amazing location !"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
4 out of 5
5-15 Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundable
The price is £84 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£84
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great Stay @ Holiday Inn Namba Osaka
"The check-in was very smooth, we received our room keys in about 5 min. The room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and efficient. Location is just 20m to Dontonburi and close to many nice eateries."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is £57 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
£57
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,670 reviews)
"Sad to know that the hotel will be close operation by Jan25"

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is £81 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£81
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,812 reviews)
"The hotel is nice, very clean, close to transportation, lots of restaurants and shopping. The down side is the room. While the room is nice, my view from the window was a wall-such a downer as I was there 4 nights. I think the view from floors 12 to 14 are wall views depending on what direction your ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is £52 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
£52
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,182 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and convenient area!"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2024

APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35, Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is £76 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£76
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,486 reviews)
"Was clean and quiet and staff communicates well."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
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Other neighbourhoods around Soemon-cho

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Minami

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.

Minami
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Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

Sennichimae
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

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.

Shinsaibashi
Satsumasendai showing shopping as well as a large group of people

Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(309 area reviews)

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

Namba
Osaka Castle featuring a city

Chuo

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

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.

Chuo

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