Kita Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Umeda Sky Building
Shin Umeda City’s glittering jewel-like tower stretches 40 stories into the sky and features a floating garden observatory for viewing the city.
Grand Front Osaka Mall
During your visit to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grand Front Osaka Mall. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Osaka Station City
During your trip to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Osaka Station City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Osaka International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Osaka International Convention Center during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Kuchu Teien Observatory
Discover 360-degree views of the city skyline, the Yodo riverfront and Osaka Bay from the open-air observation platform that crowns the Umeda Sky Building.
Osaka Science Museum
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Science Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Our pick of the best Kita Hotel Deals
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Great hotel, super convenient for the station, access is a little unusual as you take a lift from floor 2 to 9 for check in then a different set of lifts to the bedroom levels, this sits on top of the links umeda mall, so there’s a plethora of shopping and eating options right there,"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
"Superb location"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
"The check in process was easy using a kiosk. The lobby was gorgeous. The room was nice. The staff were great. The breakfast buffet was really good. The the spa was great. I would definitely stay there again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
"Nice room with amazing view on the river and buildings. Staff friendly. Breakfast was great, lots of choices and seating are with a view. Gym and bath/ spa on top floor- nice amenities. Close proximity to train station and city center. We had a great time. Will stay again."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Intergate Osaka Umeda
"In terms of location it’s great! Friendly staff and easy to get to. Although I have a few negative comments, one being the breakfast is absolutely horrible. Not much options & no milk alternatives! I did not eat breakfast there although I paid for it. Secondly, the lifts are impossible to get. I ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
"Great hotel in a good location, its in the business district but well connected and Osaka is very walkable. We had access to the lounge which was great for a coffee or a night cap. The Onsen was a great bonus, as was the laundry. Staff were super helpful and friendly. The free mini bus was brilliant ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kita
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).
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
Yodogawa
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Yodogawa. Spend some time visiting top spots like Juso-Ekimae Shopping Street, and catch the metro at Kanzakigawa Station or Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station to see more of the area.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
