Joto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese castle with a pond in the foreground and autumn foliage.

Stay near popular Joto attractions

Suwa Shrine

After visiting Suwa Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
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Activities

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$237
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

NZ$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$22
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

NZ$2
per adult
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$54
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

NZ$91
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Joto Hotel Deals

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 NZ$122 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$122
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$128 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$128
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,216 reviews)
"Convenient location, 5 mins walk to Umeda train station and next to great restaurants, bakery, Lawson convenience store and 7 eleven very close by. Provided clean towels everyday. Helpful staff, excellent service. Room size for one person with minimal luggage. Provided toothbrush, toothpaste, hair ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$269 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$269
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower

4.5 out of 5
Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$365 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$365
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,189 reviews)
"This hotel is great.... the location is perfect... we stayed in the lo we end room with great view... the room was a little small but usable.... overall very well priced the staff was helpful"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

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 NZ$277 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$277
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,037 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Nice size hotel room."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$424 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$424
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,779 reviews)
"Nice hotel for the price"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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Our guide on where to stay in Joto

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A bustling street with numerous signs in Japanese, indicating a commercial area with shops and restaurants.

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).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling nighttime street with illuminated signs and a river in the foreground.

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.

A bustling street with colorful signs, a Ferris wheel, and traditional Japanese lanterns.

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.

A modern skyscraper with a distinctive circular skylight and a bridge-like structure connecting it to another building.

Kita

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station or Nakazakicho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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