Yodogawa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Yodogawa Hotel Deals
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
Room was spacious for a family of 4. Neat and clean and plentiful of amentities. Staff was very helpful, close to Shin-Osaka to catch Shinkansen or local trains. There is also the public onsen which is a good to relax after long day of sight seeing.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Shin Osaka by IHG
Clean rooms
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Great bathing facilities!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Around the hotel is many unsafe locations and also the male staff all acted extremely rude or like the guest were idiots. This behavior was observed with other guest as well not just myself.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very happy with location and others. Very convenient. Just across Airport limousine bus. But Very unhappy with wifi,completely down for one night and down for a while on another.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Immaculate room and expert room cleaning, great amenities, and a fantastic experience overall! The hotel staff is professional and exceptionally helpful with any questions I had. Overall this hotel made my stay in Osaka as wonderful as possible thank you!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yodogawa
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.
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).
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Osaka Shiki Theater. 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.
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
