Higashisumiyoshi-ku
Osaka
Visit Higashisumiyoshi-ku
Popular places to visit
Yanmar Stadium Nagai
Catch an event at Yanmar Stadium Nagai during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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. Check out 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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Top hotels in Higashisumiyoshi-ku
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Good location, hot tub is great.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Convenient location
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location, easy to get to everywhere with trains downstairs. It rained a few days while were we there but we had no problems because the trains were downstairs and we also travel through the underground walkways. Very convenient with tons of restaurants nearby and a supermarket downstairs that ...
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great hotel with an amazing view of Osaka. Staff were helpful in booking restaurants and helping navigate around Osaka. The hotel is close to the metro station about a 6 minute walk and a few stops from Namba station. The hotel itself is clean and the rooms are spacious and plenty of room if travelling ...
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Convenience
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Good experience all around
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashisumiyoshi-ku
Tennoji
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Tennoji. Spend some time visiting top spots like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art, and catch the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
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.
Namba
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).
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.
Minami
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Naniwa
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.
