Kita Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Umeda Sky Building
Take in the spectacular views from the sky deck of one of Osaka’s most recognisable landmarks, a building that is among the most unusual skyscrapers in the world.
Grand Front Osaka Mall
During your visit to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grand Front Osaka Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Osaka Station City
During your trip to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Osaka Station City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Osaka International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Osaka International Convention Center during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Discover 360-degree views of the city skyline, the Yodo riverfront and Osaka Bay from the open-air observation platform that crowns the Umeda Sky Building.
Herbis Plaza
During your trip to Osaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Herbis Plaza. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
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: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Kita Hotel Deals
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Location was great and plenty of restaurants and close to train station to go places
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Honestly great place to stay. Room was perfect for what we needed and shower was very nice. Also, since it is connected to the station, it is very easy to get around the entire area and is close to some of the best shopping and food.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Amazing room, great facilities and excellent customer service. The sauna and spa was fantastic with unmatched views. I’d definitely stay there again! Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG
Very helpful staff, spacious rooms that have been newly refurbished. Was a great experience for our family while staying in Osaka. Would definitely stay there again, with my wife's permission!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda
Staff are curt, it is advertised there is instant coffee in the room and there isn’t. Laundry is very busy but it’s a nice option to have. Good location.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
Great location near Osaka Station and it’s easy to get everywhere from ie. 10 min train ride to Dotonbori, train to Kyoto. Lots of restaurants around the area too. I was there as a solo traveller and the room was small, but that’s expected in Japan. I still enjoyed the room and had everything I needed. ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita
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).
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.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
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.
