East Osaka Travel Guide
Where to stay in East Osaka
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.
Kyobashi
The shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Kyobashi. If you want to experience more of the area, check out 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, historical 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. Visit 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 favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.