Soemon-cho Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Soemon-cho
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: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Soemon-cho Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba by IHG
The triple bed room was unbearable small but overall the property was clean and nice.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Clean facilities and rooms. Conveniently located (in walking distance) to train & bus station and a variety of dining and shopping. Staff were friendly and helpful. We got to the hotel early and was able to store our luggage and explore the area for a few hrs before checkin. Thoroughly enjoyed our ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient location. Many dining and shopping options in mall as well as surrounding areas. Central location for trains and subways to various parts of Kansai.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Breakfast buffet was good, getting there early is a long wait. Near Dotonburi was great. Namba walk (underground outlet store in subway) was great to find food. Restaurant's are tourists spots so it can get pricey but overall its a great hotel spot with like 2-3 min walk to train station and 6-7 ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved it will be back my next stay in Osaka
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Accessible, clean, friendly staff and good breakfast. Will definitely stay here again when we go back to Osaka.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Soemon-cho
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
