Hankyu Higashi-Dori Shopping Street

Osaka Kita's largest entertainment district. Lined with restaurants, bars, snack bars, karaoke, and other spots perfect for a night out. Many cutting-edge establishments have opened here, making it bustling every day.

Address

〒530-0018 Komatsubara-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City to Doyama-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City
*Approximately 6 minutes walk from the hotel

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Tsuyunoten Shrine

Tsuyunoten Shrine, which has long been worshipped as the main guardian deity of Umeda and Sonezaki, is the site of the Sonezaki Shinju (Love Suicides at Sonezaki) and is commonly known as "Ohatsutenjin." It is also popular as a shrine for matchmaking, and many worshippers visit the shrine hoping for the fulfillment of love.

Address

2-5-4 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 530-0057
*Approximately a 7-minute walk from the hotel

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Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street

Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street is famous as the longest shopping street in Japan. It is lined with around 800 stores, including traditional diner, delicatessens, pottery shops, and kimono shops. Every year on July 24th and 25th, the Tenjin Festival is held, and the street is bustling with activity, with stalls and shows.

Address

1-7 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 530-0041
*Approximately 9 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Osaka Umeda Station Fashion Building

In front of JR Osaka Station and Osaka Metro Umeda Station, there are many popular fashion buildings, including the Hankyu Umeda Main Store. There are many popular shops, from world-famous high-end brands to trendy fashion popular with young people, as well as everyday items and gourmet food.

Address

Around Umeda 3-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0001
*Approximately 9 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Nakazakicho

Nakazakicho, with its nostalgic streetscape and over 130 shops, is a town where creative people thrive, with artists' studios, select shops, galleries, and more. There are also many stylish cafes and hidden shops, making it a fun area to stroll around.

Address

Near Nakazakicho Nishi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 530-0015
*Approximately 10 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Umeda Arts Theater

Umeda Arts Theater is a theater that mainly hosts Takarazuka Revue productions, and hosts a wide variety of performances, from musicals to classical opera and ballet. It has captivated the people of Osaka with its high-quality plays, dramas and concerts.

Address

Hankyu Chayamachi Building, 19-1 Chayamachi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0013
*Approximately 15 minutes' walk from the hotel

Osaka Temmangu Shrine

The shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning and performing arts, and is beloved by locals as the guardian deity of the Tenma area. Every year on July 24th and 25th, the Tenjin Festival is held, a tradition that dates back over 1,000 years, and 3,000 people dressed in traditional costumes parade through the town.

Address

2-1-8 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
*Approximately 15 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Rakugo Theater Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei

Rakugo Theater Temma Tenjin Hanjo Tei, which opened in September 2006, is the only Kamigata Rakugo theater that has been revived for the first time in 60 years since the end of the war. As a new Osaka attraction, it is bustling every day with entertainment that focuses on Rakugo, as well as manzai and folk songs.

Address

2-1-34 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
*Approximately 15 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

This is Japan's first museum specializing in housing, where you can experience the transitions in Osaka's towns and homes from the Edo period through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. The biggest highlight is the restored townscape of Osaka during the Tenpo era (1830-1844) in the late Edo period, and the mechanism that changes the town's appearance depending on the time of day.

Address

8th floor, Housing Information Center Building, 6-4-20 Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
*Approximately 13 minutes by Osaka City Bus from the hotel

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Nakanoshima Park

This waterside park is brimming with greenery and is beloved as an oasis in the city. It is full of attractions, including a rose garden with approximately 3,700 roses of 310 varieties that bloom from spring to autumn, the red-brick Central Public Hall, the Museum of Oriental Ceramics that displays antique ceramics, and Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest, a children's library designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando.

Address

1 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 530-0005
*Approximately 19 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Umeda Sky Building

This unique Umeda landmark, consisting of twin 40-story buildings, is a popular spot that includes a rooftop garden observation deck with a panoramic view of the city of Osaka, as well as restaurants, a movie theater, and the retro-style dining district, Takimi Koji.

Address

1-1-88 Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka City, 531-6039
*Approximately 22 minutes' walk from the hotel

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Osaka Castle Park

Located in the center of Osaka, this park is symbolized by the Osaka Castle tower. It is an urban oasis filled with nature, including plum groves, but it is also a popular leisure spot with a baseball field, Osaka-Jo Hall, and commercial facilities.

Address

Osaka Castle, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0002
*Approximately 18 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line

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Osaka Museum of History

Osaka Museum of History was built on the site of Naniwa Nagara Toyosaki Palace, which has a history of over 1,350 years. You can learn about the history and culture of the city of Osaka through a wealth of authentic materials from the Asuka period to the present day and through hands-on events.

Address

4-1-32 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 540-0008
*Approximately 19 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line

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Dotonbori

This is Osaka's most popular downtown area, filled with huge and unique restaurant signs such as Glico and Kani Doraku, and is a popular tourist spot. You can enjoy Osaka cuisine such as takoyaki and teppanyaki, unique shops, theaters, and more, day or night.

Address

1-chome, Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, Chuo Ward, Osaka City, 542-0071
*Approximately 23 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

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Namba Grand Kagetsu

Built as the home ground of Yoshimoto Kogyo, the theater hosts daily performances of manzai and rakugo, including the Yoshimoto Shinkigeki, which is the theater's main attraction. Not only can you enjoy comedy, but there are also plenty of shops selling Osaka specialties and souvenirs that are perfect for souvenirs.

Address

〒542-0075 11-6 Namba Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
*Approximately 24 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

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Kuromon Market

This is a large market that represents Osaka. Approximately 150 stores line the 580m-long arcade, and it is bustling every day. Kuromon Market is also known as "Osaka's kitchen," and food tours are popular, allowing you to casually enjoy the flavors of the market.

Address

2-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0073
*Approximately 23 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line

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Tsutenkaku Tower

Tsutenkaku Tower is a 108m-tall symbolic tower of Naniwa. On the fifth floor, there is an observation deck with a panoramic view of Osaka, and a statue of Billiken, a god who is said to bring good fortune to those who stroke his soles. Over one million people visit the tower every year.

Address

1-18-6 Ebisu Higashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka City, 556-0002
*Approximately 27 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line

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ABENO HARUKAS

It is the tallest skyscraper in Japan (as of spring 2021). It is a popular complex that houses an observation deck 300 meters above ground, as well as an art museum, restaurants, and one of Japan's largest department stores.

Address

1-1-43 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-6090
*Approximately 27 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

This is one of the world's largest aquariums, displaying 30,000 creatures from 620 species. It recreates oceans from around the world, including the 5,400-ton "Pacific Ocean Tank" where a giant whale shark swims. It is the central facility of the "Tempozan Harbor Village" amusement complex, and is surrounded by tourist attractions such as a shopping mall and a Ferris wheel.

Address

1-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0022
*Approximately 45 minutes from the hotel on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line or Chuo Line

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Universal Studios Japan

This hugely popular theme park offers world-class entertainment, including exciting rides and shows based on Hollywood blockbuster movies, as well as seasonal events.

Address

2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, 554-0031
*Approximately 26 minutes from the hotel on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Yumesaki Line