NEARBY SIGHTS

Shinsaibashi, the center of Osaka Minami
Being the center of business, commerce and tourism, it offers you experiences that no other place can give you.

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

Approx. 2-minute walk

A shopping district that extends for about 580 meters from south to north. This shopping area features around 180 stores such as boutiques and restaurants, as well as the department stores, Sogo and Daimaru.

"America-Mura" (America Village)

Approx. 5-minute walk

A district that launches new culture, as a starting point for youth trends, fashion, music, fine dining and art.

Dotonbori

Approx. 6-minute walk

Located south of the Dotonbori River that is famous for the Glico neon sign, this shopping district can be enjoyed during the daytime or at night through dining, shopping, gift-hunting or theater-going.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater

Approx. 12-minute walk

Daily performances of Manzai, Rakugo and Yoshimoto Shinkigeki. From renowned television stars to popular young entertainers, you can enjoy Osaka comedy to your heart’s content.

Nipponbashi-suji Shopping Street

Approx. 14-minute walk

As a prominent electronics district in Japan, this area has recently been called “Ota Road” and is developing into a launching spot for subcultures.

Kuromon Ichiba Market

Approx. 15-minute walk

Fresh fish, fruit & vegetable and dry foods stores line the streets, while restaurants and izakayas take advantage of the location to provide fresh seafood.

National Bunraku Theatre

Approx. 15-minute walk

A national theater where plays and dances are staged, centered on performances of Ningyo Johruri Bunraku puppet theater, which is inscribed on the representative list as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Spa world

6 minutes to Dobutsuen-mae Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Midosuji Line, approx. 2-minute walk from the station

Comfortable space "hot spring of world" where spa, rock bathing, pool, esthete etc can be used.

Tsutenkaku

6 minutes to Dobutsuen-mae Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Midosuji Line, approx. 5-minute walk from the station

Tsutenkaku completed in 1956 is a prospecting tower known as a tourist attraction in Osaka, the official character is popular "Biliken."

Abeno Harukas

8 minutes to Tennoji Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Midosuji Line, approx. 2-minute walk from the station

It opened in 2014 and it is the tallest building in Japan as of 2017. On sunny days, you can see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Awaji Island from the observation deck.

Osaka Castle Park

8 minutes to Morinomiya Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line

The expansive historical park features Osaka-Jo Hall, Taiyo-no-Hiroba field, a soft-baseball field and an outdoor music hall, while the Osaka Castle Keep Tower has facilities that combine an observation deck with a history museum to enjoy the scenery.

The Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

17 minutes to Osaka-ko Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Chuo Line, approx. 5-minute walk from the station

Kaiyukan is one of the largest aquariums in the world regarding the size of indoor aquarium, such as an exhibit that reproduced the Pacific Rim in a huge aquarium where whale sharks swim.

Kyocera Dome Osaka

4 minutes to Dome-mae Chiyozaki Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line, approx. 1-minute walk from the station

The home ground of the professional baseball team Orix Buffaloes, combining a multi-purpose dome field with multiple leisure facilities.

Umeda

6 minutes direct to Umeda Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Midosuji Line

One of the most prominent downtown areas in Japan that integrates JR Osaka Station, the doorway to Osaka, with shopping, business and amusement facilities.

Nakanoshima Park

3 minutes direct to Yodoyabashi Sta. from Shinsaibashi Sta. on the Subway Midosuji Line, approx. 4-minute walk from the station

A green oasis in the city center spanning about 1.5 kilometers between Dojima River and Tosabori River, with another highlight being historical architecture such as Osaka City Central Public Hall and Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library.