Asahi Travel Guide
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. Visit 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 favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Asahi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Well located Automatic check in and out; so it runs smoothly.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Good location & the view, spotless room, most of all, most helpful staffs, Tsujisaka, who tried to help me so hard at late night even after we checked out! We really deeply appreciated your wonderful help!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Nicely located above a shopping center and restaurants complex, just minutes away from the Osaka Station, this is the ideal place to stay in Osaka I've been there 4 times already!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Good location close to good links across the city and Kyoto
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Clean room, comfortable and great amenities
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Professional and courteous staff. Clean establishment. Great security. Easy access to train stations.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asahi
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.
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
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.
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).
Yodogawa
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch 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.
