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.
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 Kitahama Hotel Deals
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Room was very comfortable and the service was great as well. All in all great place to stay!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Keihan Yodoyabashi
Prefer interacting with people to machines
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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
Yes, The room and the staff were great.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
