Asahi 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.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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 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
Looming over the heart of Osaka’s central business district is one of the tallest structures in the city, where you can meet the god of happiness, Billiken.
Activities
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
Our pick of the best Asahi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Excellent stay at APA. Rooms are quite small but good. Hotel is very clean and comfortable. Situated very close to Namba station and Dotonbori.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location to subway system-hotel overall was perfect!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The location is 5 stars. Covered walkway to Osaka Train Station, easy for travellers with luggages. In a building where Uniqlo and host of products resides. Lots of food option within the same building. Pokemon store at Dimaru which is 5 mins covered walkway walking distance.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Beautiful property. Breakfast was decent. Check in staff was little cold.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Everything was exceptional. Clean room, variety of food was delicious.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
The spa was awesome, perfect after a day of walking around. The Whiskey Nova restaurant was really good and a great relaxing experience after a long day in crowds.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Asahi
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Osaka Shiki Theater. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Yodogawa
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
