Higashishinsaibashi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Higashishinsaibashi
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.
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
Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Our pick of the best Higashishinsaibashi Hotel Deals
Dormy Inn Premium Namba ANNEX Natural Hot Spring
Great hotel
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Extra large bed, which was excellent. Laundry amenities are easy-to-use and conveniently located in the upper floor of the hotel. Onsen onsite. Convenient location close to main Dotonbori area. Room was a conservative size but comfortable, check-in and check-out easy.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
HOTEL THE FLAG Shinsaibashi
New, modern and clean, pretty good location (5 and 10mins walk to 2 main train stations and just a block away from the shopping street). The area could be a bit rough over the night with all the male escorts clubs and agents around, but they don’t really bother you. Staff are 5 stars, good english ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great location
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Breakfast was very good, staff all friendly and helpful, clean room and facilities, excellent location is you want shopping, near train and bus stations. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location, easy to get to everywhere with trains downstairs. It rained a few days while were we there but we had no problems because the trains were downstairs and we also travel through the underground walkways. Very convenient with tons of restaurants nearby and a supermarket downstairs that ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashishinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
