Tsurumachi Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tsurumachi
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: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Tsurumachi Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Check-in was a bit challenging. The staff was not too knowledgeable and we paid for breakfast again. It was confusing and when we inquired they said it was not included with our reservations. So we paid for breakfast when we checked in. As it turned out we had selected breakfast when we made the ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Super clean, convenient location, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lovely location
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean room and great staff
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Room was nice and clean. The towels were also changed everyday even when I did not asked. Staff was polite and helpful. It is walking distances to Dotonbori and train station.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tsurumachi
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
