Title: Kitahama Travel Guide: Best of Kitahama, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Kitahama](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitahama-Osaka-Hotels.0-n553248635070802067-0.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)[Kitahama Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kitahama.d553248635070802067.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kitahama Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kitahama.d553248635070802067.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kitahama Travel Guide ## Osaka ![Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802067/a584c924-6cdb-4f16-aead-ee92ecefdf85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802067/a584c924-6cdb-4f16-aead-ee92ecefdf85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802067/7b670d92-3535-4ce0-885a-1ee9f4030b6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kitahama showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802067/857428e7-10de-46b3-93f5-e1429c28de95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635070802067/40f97668-427b-47af-8e1b-4224b0721981.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Kitahama 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) ![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 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) ![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 ![Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/ebe9fbad-cf4d-40d9-9ec4-db609321067d.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) ![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) ![Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49505043/fb6de5c7-abdf-44bf-9fb4-af79ad423000.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes) £86 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shin-osaka-to-tokyo-bullet-train-shinkansen-tickets-2-hours-35-minutes.a49505043.activity-details) ![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 £125 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.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) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Kitahama ![The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31967700/31967640/e856a79e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama 1-9-8 Kitahama Osaka Osaka £54 2 Mar - 3 Mar additional charges may apply Stay at this 3.5-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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,781 reviews) The room and property were very cool and very clean.the breakfast was really good too. The staff was friendly and helpful Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=31967640&PinnedHotelID=31967640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) ![Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17420000/17416200/17416154/714beb4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi 2-4-6, Kitahama, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews) Everything was very clean and the staff were so kind! Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=17416154&PinnedHotelID=17416154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=17416154&PinnedHotelID=17416154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £52 2 Mar - 3 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! (3,675 reviews) clean, easy transportation and shopping Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £121 8 Mar - 9 Mar 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! (1,442 reviews) Clean room, Sauna with great view, but the staff is not nice compare the other hotels. And room is cold. I saw some review that the room is kind cold and it was. Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £94 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (5,397 reviews) Clean room, very convenient location. Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635070802067) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £67 2 Mar - 3 Mar 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! (2,293 reviews) Loved our stay in this hotel, very clean, has heaps of amenities, breakfast selection was great and the onsen with steam room is the best! The male one has a dry sauna which obviously we couldn't try :). Overall very happy and would definitely stay again in the future! 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248635070802067) ## Check Kitahama hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02)[1 Mar - 2 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[2 Mar - 3 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635070802067&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Kitahama ![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) ![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(13 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Shinchi.dx6150668) ![Osaka Castle featuring a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/d65394ed-3715-4559-974d-33ffc952952e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Chuo.dx6347465) ![Umeda which includes a city and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050891/286e2610-79bf-4d3f-a18b-1ea3ec60b634.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Umeda 4.5/5(12 area reviews) 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). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Umeda.dx6050891) ![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) ![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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