Higashi-osaka Travel Guide
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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great motel, very busy elevators but nice amenities
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very large and "industrialized" hotel. This is not a luxury hotel in my opinion, feels more like an Aiport than a hotel (the lobby was always very crowded with people coming in and out. Feels like a massive operation). Room was VERY small (even for Japan standards) and we felt the overall stay was ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Nice and clean. Conveniently located. There’s also a convenient store on basement which we loved. Only slightly inconvenient part was if you’re on any floor above 22 you have to take two elevators. First one to floor 22 then next one to your floor up to 30.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Great place to stay, it is self check in and no reception desk. Room was like a small condo, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, big bathroom and your own laundry. Short walk from love you station and Universal Studios is walkable
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Eslead Hotel Namba Daikokucho
Great stay at Eslead Namba Daikokucho. The room was a bit snug for our group of six, but it worked well overall. We especially appreciated having an in-room laundry machine (after our day trip to Nara) it was super convenient. We didn’t end up using the kitchen, but it was nice to have the option ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Awesome experience all round. Great location. Great property. Great staff. Will use MONday again.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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.

Tsutenkaku Tower
Reach the top of this spectacular monument to happiness and prosperity in Osaka and pay a visit to Billiken, the smiling god of good fortune.
Activities

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest





