Kitahorie
Osaka
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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.
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.
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.
Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka Food Quest: Self-Guided Culinary & History Adventure
Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour
Top hotels in Kitahorie
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Excellent
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Location
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Fine
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Super convenient, close to everything, very easy for access to airport and train stations to visit other areas like Kobe and Kyoto. Rooms are spacious and clean. Would definitely book here again.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Very clean, friendly staff. Great stay.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Very clean
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kitahorie
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Osaka City Air Terminal 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.
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.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Kitahorie
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kobe Harborland
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Mount Rokko
- Orix Theater
- Osaka Castle Park
- Meriken Park
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Abeno Harukas
- Osaka International Convention Center
