Kitahorie
Osaka
Visit Kitahorie
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.
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: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Top hotels in Kitahorie
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean and close to tourist spots.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Modern, well equipped hotel. Very comfortable and well maintained. Excellent location close by stations, shops, restaurants and amenities.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice clean room. The staff was very helpful. We left our jackets and they sent them to our hotel in Tokyo before our flight home. Great air conditioning. I would definitely book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Beat breakfast and location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel staffs are uncooperative and not allow hotel guest to connect laptop to TV’s HDMI port for work. I booked this hotel partially relied on using the big screen TV for work. Very very disappointing
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
One night there was DJ in hotel lobby that was mixing good music
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kitahorie
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity 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 Nipponbashi 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.
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka 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.
