Kitahama 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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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.
Activities
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Kitahama Hotel Deals
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kitahama
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Shinsaibashi
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.
- Ichizo Hayashi Statue
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Nara Park
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Meriken Park
- Mount Rokko
- Port of Kobe
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Abeno Harukas
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park