Higashi Ward

Osaka

Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children

Universal Studios Japan

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
Dotonbori featuring central business district and outdoor art as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
Kyocera Dome Osaka

Kyocera Dome Osaka

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life

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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Castle featuring a castle

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.

Osaka Castle
Spa World featuring a pool, rides and interior views

Spa World

Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.

Spa World

Things to do

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

P9,749
per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

P3,792
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

P3,983
per adult
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

P780
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

P2,387
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour

Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour (15 Dishes) - Feast Like a Local

P5,069
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour (15 Dishes) - Feast Like a Local
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Top hotels in Higashi Ward

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P4,178 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
P4,178
P5,055 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,866 reviews)
"Great breakfast, great bar and restaurant. Cocktails were excellent. Easy access to trains. Rooms were a little small especially compared to the ones in the USA, but you soon adjust."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,220 reviews)
"Perfect location, close to the park."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P6,749 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P6,749
P7,424 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,114 reviews)
"Great property for a family of 4 to stay in the same room. 2 on one side for my young adult sons and 1 on the other side for me and my husband. We had privacy screens to put down on each side of the room. The big bonus was 2 bathrooms!! This made getting ready much easier and quicker."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27, Osaka, Osaka
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The price is P10,696 per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
P10,696
P11,765 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori ...
9/10 Wonderful! (775 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, very elegant"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P5,251 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P5,251
P6,816 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,588 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff was friendly"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward

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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.

Nishinari
Tennoji featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

Tennoji

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Tennoji. Spend some time visiting top spots like Shitennoji Temple, and catch the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.

Tennoji
Sumiyoshi Park showing street scenes and cycling as well as a couple

Suminoe

The bars and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Suminoe. Port of Osaka and Osaka Nanko Fishing Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ferry Terminal Station or Nanko-higashi Station to get around the larger area.

Suminoe
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

Namba
Naniwa

Naniwa

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.

Naniwa
If you’re looking for Sushi then this is definitely the place to come, the freshness and taste of the fish were exquisite. The place is quite small only seating about 10 so you might have to wait but it’s definitely worth it, the tuna, eel, sea bream and mackerel were superb. #Trovember

Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

Sennichimae

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