Nishi Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Utsubo Park
After visiting Utsubo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity
During your trip to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Science and Technology Museum
For engaging and hands-on experiences with the nation’s famous scientific expertise, visit this interactive museum, which includes Japan’s first planetarium.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Nishi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very clean. No problems at all. 1 tiny thing, no lotion so bring your own
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Pretty good! Pros: Nice Location. Good Area. Public Bath was nice. The Bed Was Good! Cons: Pillows were awful. Elevator stops at 2nd floor every time. Cleaning done even with no sign on the door.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Nice accomidations, includes everything you might have forgotten in the lobby like hair straightner, hair band, face wash, etc. Literally a 3 minute walk away from Dontonbori. The walls are a little bit too thin though, I could hear everyone talking and laughing as I walked the hallway. Only 3 washer ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Nice room with a great view! Breakfast was really good. Amenities were great too but we didn't have enough time to use them. The shuttle service to the airport was a plus!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Food and close to hub
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
