Soemon-cho Travel Guide

Osaka
Dotonbori which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Universal Studios Japan

4.5/5(88 reviews)

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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Kyocera Dome Osaka

4/5(16 reviews)

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
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Osaka Castle

4.5/5(216 reviews)

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 Castle
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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Nipponbashi

4/5(68 reviews)

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.

Nipponbashi

Things to do

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

฿2,942
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

฿26,324
Per adult
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya

฿11,101
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
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Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)

฿3,110
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)
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Osaka: Full-Day Private City Tour with a Guide and Transport

฿2,392
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Full-Day Private City Tour with a Guide and Transport
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Osaka Cooking Class

฿4,784
Per adult
Osaka Cooking Class
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Top hotels in Soemon-cho

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,609 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
฿1,609
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
"Most of it is good enough to stay."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
4 out of 5
5-15 Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿3,550 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿3,550
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Located within Dotonbori, very convenient and easy to get around the area"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿2,909 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿2,909
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,621 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,123 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿2,123
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,073 reviews)
"This is a fantastic location. The hotel is quite nice. The fitness center is reasonably well-equipped for 2-3 people to use at one time, and is free to use between midnight and 5AM. The buffet is fantastic. The location is a short walk from Umeda Station. There are tons of restaurants in close proximity. ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35, Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿2,528 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
฿2,528
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,405 reviews)
"Just down the road from universal city and across the road from the train station"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿3,022 per night from 21 May to 22 May
฿3,022
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
First Impressions
"Location perfect for easy travel around and to Kyoto Good hotel facilities Staff friendly and helpful, especially Saya Breakfast needs better Western variety Room was not vacuumed during our 4 day stay"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Soemon-cho

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Minami

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Minami
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.

Shinsaibashi
Satsumasendai showing shopping as well as a large group of people

Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(309 area reviews)

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).

Namba
Osaka Castle featuring a city

Chuo

4.5/5(55 area reviews)

Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Chuo
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Naniwa

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

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.

Naniwa

Soemon-cho Travel Guide