Osaka – Around the Hotel Sightseeing Information
Osaka is the capital of food. You can go sightseeing to enjoy eating and walking,
or you can go sightseeing to experience Osaka’s unique culture.
We will guide you to a town filled with various pleasures.
10 minutes on foot from the hotel
Dotonbori
Dotonbori, symbolized by the Glico sign, is the representative downtown area of Minami, Osaka. There are many different kinds of restaurants and eateries.
1 minute walk from the hotel
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashisuji shopping arcade stretches from Midosuji to Isuji east. It is a shopping district in Chuo Ward, Osaka City.
Approximately 16 minutes by car from the hotel
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle has been selected as one of the 100 best castles in Japan. In Osaka Castle Park, visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers and various events.
Approximately 1 hour drive from the hotel
Terraced rice paddies in Shimoakasaka
The terraced rice paddies in Chihaya-Akasaka Village, the only village in Osaka Prefecture, were selected as one of the 100 best terraced rice paddies in Japan in 1999 and attract visitors with their original Japanese landscape.
Approximately 28 minutes from the hotel by train
Shitennoji Temple
This temple was founded by Prince Shotoku in the first year of Emperor Suiko (593). It is said that the statues of Shitenno, which were carved to pray for victory during the battle between Mononobe Moriya and Soga Umako, are enshrined here.
20 minutes by train from the hotel
Nakanoshima Island
Nakanoshima, located on the sandbar between the Dojima River and the Tosabori River, is an area with many administrative offices, museums, and commercial facilities.
Approximately 17 minutes from the hotel by train
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade is the longest shopping arcade in Japan, extending 2.6 kilometers from Tenjinbashi to Tenjinbashi 7-chome.
Approximately 47 minutes by car from the hotel
Minoh Great Falls
Located in the Meiji no Mori Minoh National Park, the 33-meter-high Great Falls are one of the “100 Best Waterfalls in Japan.
Approximately 17 minutes from the hotel by train
Kuromon Market
Kuromon Market, also known as Osaka’s kitchen, is located near Namba in the heart of Osaka’s Minami district.
Approximately 16 minutes from the hotel by train
Osaka Station City
Located in the largest downtown area in western Japan, Osaka Station City is a station-wide complex that includes the redevelopment area of JR Osaka Station.
Approximately 24 minutes from the hotel by train
Umeda Sky Building Sky Garden Observation Deck
This 360-degree rooftop open-air observatory connects the East and West towers of the Umeda Sky Building, a high-rise building that is divided into two towers.
Approximately 12 minutes by car from the hotel
Shinsekai (Tsutenkaku Tower)
Shinsekai is a shopping district unique to Osaka. The site of the Fifth National Industrial Exhibition held in 1903 was developed into Shinsekai, a popular tourist spot.
Approximately 1 hour drive from the hotel
Inunaki Mountain
Inunashiyama is known as a place for ascetic practices, and even today, ascetic practitioners can be seen being struck by the Gyoja Falls.
Approximately 45 minutes by car from the hotel
Settsukyo Gorge
Settsukyo Gorge is a scenic valley located upstream from the Akuta River that flows through Takatsuki City, Osaka, and is known as “Settsu Yabakei.
Approximately 18 minutes from the hotel by train
Osaka Temmangu Shrine
The shrine was built in 949 (the 3rd year of the Tenryaku era) at the request of Emperor Murakami.
Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from the hotel
Takihata 48 Waterfalls
Takihata 48 Waterfalls is a scenic spot located at the trailhead of Mount Iwayuku and Mount Makio in Kawachinagano City, near the border with Wakayama Prefecture. The sight of numerous waterfalls cascading down one after another is breathtaking.
Play/Experience
Approximately 32 minutes
from the hotel by train
Kaiyukan
One of the world’s largest aquariums, Kaiyukan is home to approximately 30,000 marine creatures of 620 species. The Pacific Rim of the ocean is reproduced in 10 regions and 14 tanks.
Approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car from the hotel
Awawa Beach
Awawa Beach, commonly called “Tokimeki Beach,” is an attractive beach with white sand and crystal clear seawater. Tide-pooling in spring and a barbecue corner on the beach are available for family enjoyment.