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.
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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Asahi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Where do I start? Everything was great and will be booking again on our next trip to Japan! Looooved the onsen and breakfast buffet and most especially the proximity to the bus terminal! What an amazing experience for a solo female traveler like me! Arigato gozaimasu🇯🇵🙏
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Nice accomidations, includes everything you might have forgotten in the lobby like hair straightner, hair band, face wash, etc. Literally a 3 minute walk away from Dontonbori. The walls are a little bit too thin though, I could hear everyone talking and laughing as I walked the hallway. Only 3 washer ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The room was spacious for 1 person. Very satisfied with the helpful staff. Loved the bathroom and shower room. The blackout curtains helped with my sleep. The closet space was adequate. I was able to put in my clothes with little to no issue. Glad they had a humidifier for me to use. The laundry ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Nice room with a great view! Breakfast was really good. Amenities were great too but we didn't have enough time to use them. The shuttle service to the airport was a plus!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Food and close to hub
Reviewed on 8 Feb 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.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. 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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
