Title: Joto Travel Guide: Best of Joto, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Joto](https://expedia.co.uk/Joto-Osaka-Hotels.0-n179151-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Joto Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Joto.d179151.Car-Hire-Guide)[Joto Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Joto.d179151.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Joto Travel Guide ## Osaka ![The castle is one of Japan's most famous landmarks and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century, Osaka Castle Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179151/d77469f3-04fe-47c4-806d-f8d4a7cce48e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Joto Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) ![Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) ![Osaka Castle showing château or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/3ac71a9c-cb7e-45d6-8b6e-3d8dd95e4a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tsutenkaku Tower Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tsutenkaku-Tower-Naniwa.d6076366.Attraction) ### Things to do ![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation £101 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![Picture 2 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/f5cc7265-cd6b-4491-bd04-446c88b4a1fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osakafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details) ![Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50173821/b771ce3e-fc4b-46c9-8a78-057ee0c87847.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiroshima-miyajima-by-bullet-train-from-osaka.a50173821.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/540748/8d720f3a-f8d7-4100-a7bf-01ac1a9ac248.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Absolute Osaka Food Tour £133 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/absolute-osaka-food-tour.a540748.activity-details) ![Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936368/4a7f0aa7-c8fa-4bae-a8ac-698128a51b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket £9 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Joto ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £52 25 Mar - 26 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,783 reviews) I will stay again 😍 Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £95 13 Apr - 14 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,953 reviews) Breakfast was excellent never had something like this Love the staff super friendly. This is Top hotel 100% recommend it. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/d76e654e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £102 20 Apr - 21 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,465 reviews) Good Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/3753cce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £132 20 Apr - 21 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,510 reviews) Staff did not clean room properly, no replacement of lotion and empty bottles. Small rooms. The dark shades were not very dark. Greta view though. The staff here is arrogant and rude overall. The onsen is really nice upstairs. The buffet is terrible. They serve same food they did for dinner next ... Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/3d8b3e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £91 12 Apr - 13 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,363 reviews) Excellent location, good room Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) ![Centara Grand Hotel Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87810000/87802600/87802517/e0b052f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Centara Grand Hotel Osaka Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33 Osaka Osaka Prefecture £166 30 Mar - 31 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,692 reviews) Friendly staff, clean rooms and hotel. Good location. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=87802517&PinnedHotelID=87802517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179151) [See all 4,703 properties in Joto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=179151) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Chuo.dx6347465) ![Umeda Sky Building showing modern architecture and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502153/0d0edf18-2f1e-4277-b445-1b232d9051d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kita 4.5/5(70 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Kita.dx6204264) ![Cherry Blossoms, Sakura, under the bride in Osaka prefecture, Japan - 日本 大阪 本町 高架下の桜並木 川沿い ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204301/7967e01b-5150-4dee-81d3-69474d11c036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Honmachi 4.5/5(10 area reviews) Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Honmachi.dx6204301) ![Missing our adventures in Japan 😍 #carginetravel #CarlosandRegine #globetrotter #wanderlust #worlderlust #happiness #funtimes #lifestyle #traveljunkies #travellers #travelbuddies #ginnywhowanders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/6a9a0516-3749-40aa-bcfc-d36bfc53bee0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minamisenba While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Minamisenba.dx553248635976008473) ![At Umeda in Osaka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/ac974cb9-b62b-4539-ac38-a866f3c84a26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shinchi 4.5/5(14 area reviews) If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Osaka Shiki Theater. 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Shinchi.dx6150668) ![Higashishinsaibashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/44eee017-7cb4-4597-90d8-826bf29ee206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashishinsaibashi Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood. 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