Kitanoda Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
Activities
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Kitanoda Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Wished a stayed longer
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Breakfast variety was very nice. And they had enough tables to accommodate everyone quickly. Very clean serving area. Rooms are also very clean. They are quite small, but we did not spend that much time in the rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Room was very clean, we would have preferred more of a curtain than a full blackout panel but it was good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
No notes, one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at. From the comfy pyjamas to the rooftop onsen overlooking the city. Incredible.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lovely location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Room space was good but recommendation is to separate bathroom. shower, and washing areas. Very inconvenient if 3 adults are in the room
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kitanoda
Abeno
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Abeno. Q's Mall and Abeno Harukas are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishitanabe Station or Minami-Tanabe Station to get around the larger area.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World 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.
