Hakatachō Travel Guide
Osaka
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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.
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.
Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Top hotels in Hakatachō
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Very close to a shrine and a park and walking distance to Dontonburi would stay again
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Highly convenient and helpf
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice clean room. The staff was very helpful. We left our jackets and they sent them to our hotel in Tokyo before our flight home. Great air conditioning. I would definitely book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Beat breakfast and location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Aside from the rude reception lady at check in the stay was great
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The train station is below the hotel. :)
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hakatachō
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.
Konohana
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Konohana. If sightseeing is on the list, Universal Studios Japan is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Sakurajima Station or Universal City Station to see more of the area.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Tennoji Zoo 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.
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).
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.
