Visit Taisho-ku
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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.
Activities
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Taisho-ku Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Taisho-ku
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.
Minato
Minato is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to explore sights like Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Nipponbashi 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).
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Taisho-ku Travel Guide
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Kobe Harborland
- Kuromon Market
- Umeda Sky Building
- Orix Theater
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Meriken Park
- Mount Rokko
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka International Convention Center
