
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in the area
Sightseeing
Sightseeing in the area
Our Recommended Spots
Shinsaibashi, Osaka – A city that knows authenticity.
Staff’s Carefully Selected Recommended Spots
We want our guests to fully enjoy this city, so we have listed carefully selected recommended spots as a champagne hotel.
The real thrill of traveling is enjoying the city and finding memorable places. Let’s create a luxurious travel guide to help you find your own favorite spots.
North Area
Kita Area
Grand Green Osaka
An urban park that will be the centerpiece of the second phase of the so-called “Umekita” redevelopment project. This spot has even been featured in “The New York Times”. Grand Green Osaka is creating a new attraction in Osaka as a new urban landmark that combines lush green urban space with a variety of facilities.
Time Out Market Osaka
A food and culture market that has landed in Asia for the first time. The expansive space of over 3,000 square meters is home to popular local restaurants, sweets shops, and bars. You can also enjoy culture and live performances by local artists.
*B1 floor of the south building of “Grand Green Osaka”
Osaka Station City

This complex consists of two buildings, the South Gate Building and the North Gate Building, directly connected to JR Osaka Station. Visitors can enjoy gourmet food, shopping, and movies.
Umeda Sky Building, Hanging Garden Observation Deck

Located near JR Osaka Station, this skyscraper offers stores, restaurants, and events. The night view from the Hanging Garden Observatory, which offers a panoramic view of Osaka, is also highly recommended.
HEP FIVE

This is a Umeda landmark with its striking red Ferris wheel.
Shopping: 11:00-21:00 Restaurant: 11:00-22:30 Amusement: 11:00-23:00
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Umeda

Home appliance store directly connected to JR Osaka Station and Hankyu Umeda Station via the underground. You can purchase comics, toys, games, Japanese souvenirs, and more.
9:30~22:00
Kitashinchi

It is an upscale entertainment district where bars, snack bars, small restaurants, Japanese and Western kappo restaurants, and other eating and drinking establishments have flourished as a place for business people to exchange information.
The National Museum of Art, Osaka

The museum opened in 1977 with the purpose of collecting, storing, and exhibiting works of art, mainly contemporary art from Japan and abroad, and conducting related research and projects.
Nakanoshima Art Museum, Osaka

Exhibits works from Japan and abroad from the late 19th century to the present.
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Nakanoshima Park

Approximately 3,700 roses of about 310 varieties bloom in the rose garden. There is also the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka, and Osaka Central Public Hall.
*Flowering season: mid- to late May, early to late October
Osaka City Central Public Hall

A meeting facility in Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka. An Important Cultural Property of Japan.
9:30~21:30 (last reservation accepted until 20:00)
Closed: 4th Tuesday (if a holiday, the following weekday), 12/28〜1/4
*Guided tours of the hall are also available.
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade

The longest shopping arcade in Japan with 600 stores stretching about 2.6 km. It is also recommended for sightseeing on rainy days.
Osaka Kurashi no Konjakukan

A municipal museum that focuses on the history and culture of urban living in Osaka.
10:00-17:00 Closed: Tuesdays, 12/29-1/2
South Area
Minami Area
Ebisubashi Bridge

The bridge spans the famous Dotonbori River and is located at the foot of the famous Glico neon sign.
Dotonbori Shopping Street

Osaka’s representative downtown area has long been bustling with people who love to eat and drink. It is a must-visit place when you come to Osaka for sightseeing, full of fun spots for gourmet food, theater, and shopping.
America Village

This is an area centered on Triangle Park in Nishi-Shinsaibashi, where stores for young people are concentrated.
Namba Grand kagetsu

From new comedians to nationally popular performers, you can enjoy daily performances in a realistic theater.
Hozenji Temple

A Jodo sect temple in Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka. It is known as “Mizukake Fudo” (Water-Sprinkling Fudo).
Reception at the授与所(Juyo-sho): 10:00-18:00
Hozenji Alley

The town has a quiet Naniwa atmosphere. In Yokocho, you will find long-established kappo restaurants, bars, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu restaurants.
Osaka Shochikuza

The theater was built in 1923 as Kansai’s first full-scale Western-style theater. It shows Kabuki and plays.
Kuromon Market

Located in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, this market is a treasure house of food, offering a wide range of fresh foods and other food products. About 150 stores are lined up under the 580-meter-long arcade, and the street is always crowded with people.
Namba Yasaka Shrine

The shrine is located in Naniwa-ku, Osaka City. It is famous for its lion hall, which is 12 m high, 11 m wide, and 10 m deep.
Namba Parks

A multi-purpose commercial complex directly connected to Nankai Namba Station.
Shopping: 11:00-21:00 Restaurant: 11:00-23:00 Garden (3rd to 9th floor): 10:00-24:00 Bicycle parking: 7:00-23:30
Namba HATCH

It is a live music spot where you can hear various genres from rock to jazz, soul, hip-hop, and more.
Zepp Namba Osaka

This live music venue can accommodate up to 2,513 people (standing).
Tennoji & Shinsekai Area
Tennoji/Shinsekai Area
Tsutenkaku Tower

The observation tower is a registered national tangible cultural property. Mr. Billiken, the official character, is waiting for you.
the New World

A downtown area in the southern part of Osaka City, located at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower. It is an entertainment district with many bars.
Tennoji Zoo

Opened on January 1, 1915, it is the third oldest zoo in Japan. It is a comprehensive urban zoo with approximately 1,000 animals of about 200 species kept in an area of about 11 hectares.
9:30-17:00 (last admission 16:00) Closed: Mondays
Abeno Harukas

A 300-meter-high skyscraper located in Abeno Ward, Osaka City. Stores, restaurants, museums, a hotel, and an observatory provide all-day enjoyment.
Shitennoji Temple

The first official temple of Buddhism in Japan, built by Emperor Suiko in the first year of his reign (593). The gates of Shitennoji Temple are open 24 hours a day, and visitors can visit the temple from outside the hall at any time.
Osaka Castle Area
Osaka Castle Area
Osaka Castle

The castle was built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi in the Azuchi-Momoyama period. It is also a special national historic site and is well known as a symbol of Osaka.
Osaka Castle Hall

A multipurpose arena with a maximum capacity of 16,000 spectators located in Osaka Castle Park.
5 minutes walk from “Osaka-jo Koen Station” of JR Osaka Loop Line
Osaka Temmangu Shrine

This shrine enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. It is affectionately called “Tenma no Tenjin-san” by the locals.
NHK Osaka Hall

This is a multi-purpose hall that can accommodate full-scale events with elaborate stage sets and other production features.
Number of seats: 1417 seats
Osaka Museum of History

An Osaka municipal museum located next to the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station in Chuo-ku, Osaka.
9:30〜17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Closed: Tuesdays, year-end and New Year holidays
Yumeshima & Bay Area
Yumeshima Bay Area
Universal Studios Japan
Osaka’s popular theme park. You can enjoy attractions and shows themed on Hollywood movies, as well as unique Japanese areas such as “Super Nintendo World”. This spot is visited by a wide range of people, from families to overseas tourists.
aquarium

One of the world’s leading aquariums with the theme of the Pacific Ocean. The whale shark swimming leisurely in the large tank is a masterpiece, and you can experience what it is like to be in the sea. The shopping and gourmet spot “Tempozan Marketplace” is also adjacent, making it a recommended spot for shopping and dining.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
A symbol of the Osaka Bay area, it is one of the largest Ferris wheels in Japan, with a height of 112.5m and a diameter of 100m. During the day, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka Bay and the cityscape of Kobe, and at night, you can enjoy the beautiful illuminated night view of the bay area. There are also see-through cabins for a thrilling experience.
Osaka Maishima Seaside Park
A vast park overlooking Osaka Bay where you can enjoy nature and activities. There are also barbecue facilities and sports facilities in the surrounding area, and many events are held. You can spend a pleasant time feeling the sea breeze in a relaxing environment.
Sakishima Cosmo Tower Observatory
A spectacular spot with a 360-degree view of Osaka city and Osaka Bay. Located 252m above the ground, you can see the cityscape of Osaka, Kobe, and even the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge during the day, and enjoy the beautiful night view at night. In particular, the illuminated Osaka Bay and the city scenery are attractive. There is also a cafe on the observation deck where you can relax while enjoying the view.