Tennoji Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A busy urban street with pedestrians crossing a zebra crossing.
A park with a pond, walking paths, and people.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
A park with a red bridge, green trees, and a pond.
A detailed dragon statue with intricate scales and a fierce expression.

Stay near popular Tennoji attractions

A zoo entrance with a sign for the Tennozu Zoo and a polar bear illustration.

Tennoji Zoo

7.6/10 (24 reviews)
See African big cats roam a re-created savannah, Asian monkeys in trees and elephants at play in this informative and historic zoo in the centre of Osaka.
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Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$227
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Picture 32 for Activity Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

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

NZ$107
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$203
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Our pick of the best Tennoji Hotel Deals

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka

4 out of 5
6-1-55 Uehommachi Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$183 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$183
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Misleading amenities; the pool is NOT A LEISURE pool. It is a PRIVATE HEALTH/GYM CLUB with access given to hotel guests for a fee. The pool is an Olympic training pool. Not recommended for children. Very strict rules on using the space. Also, very outdated. Restaurants/bars close at 10 pm. Breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka
Ruka Hotel Tennoji

Ruka Hotel Tennoji

2 out of 5
1-25 Chausuyamacho, Tennoji Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$68 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$68
15 July - 16 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy cable TV channels and air conditioning. Popular attractions Spa World and Dotonbori are located nearby.
Ruka Hotel Tennoji
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI

3.5 out of 5
1-1-7, Asahi-machi, Abeno-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$101 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$101
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location very close to the train/subway station. Don Quixote is directly attached to the hotel which is convenient for souvenir shopping. Breakfast was good but be aware it is more Japanese style than Western style."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN ABENO TENNOJI
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi

4 out of 5
6-7-5 Uehonmachi Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$97 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$97
14 July - 15 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location is very good."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Osaka Uehonmachi
ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI

ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI

4.5 out of 5
16-3 Ajiharacho Tennoji Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$116 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$116
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"Great central location. Walking distance to KoreaTown and subway station. 15th floor trains are still noisy but not unbearable. Bathroom/shower is large and normal."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

ESLEAD HOTEL OSAKA TSURUHASHI
Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji

Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji

3 out of 5
1 1 7 Sanno Nishinari-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$102 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$102
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"It was an older facility than another Toyoko Inn. You have to open your suitcases on the bed. Breakfast was excellent, as are all others. It's difficult to walk to the JR Tennouji station entrance from there."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Toyoko Inn Osaka Abeno Tennoji
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Our guide on where to stay in Tennoji

Find the best Tennoji areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Tennoji
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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

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 Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

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 brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

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 cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

Kita

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

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