Nishinari Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Nishinari
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 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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Hidden Temples in Kyoto a Self-Guided Zen Tour
Our pick of the best Nishinari Hotel Deals
3U NAMBA MINAMI - DOYANEN HOTELS
The location of the hotel was amazing. What wasn't good about this stay was that there were a lot of loud speaking on the floor, and the staff isn't there all the time to be able to ask the other guests to be quiet past midnight
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
BAKURO - DOYANEN HOTELS
Decent for what you are paying, the area around can get a bit shady at night but other than that their were no other complaints.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Arashi Hotel Nambaminami
This was an excellent location just about 5mins away from the JR station with lots of local small businesses around with great drinks, food and more. The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable!! Overall it was such a great find and would recommend. ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
BESTIE - DOYANEN HOTELS
Nice
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
YAMATO by DOYANEN
Great
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Hotel Toyo
Great place, loved the area. Definately plan to come back to Osaka in the future and this is the place to stay for it in my opinion.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishinari
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Osaka City Air Terminal are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
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).
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
