9 Chome Travel 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.
Intex Osaka
During your trip, find out what's happening in Intex Osaka, a top convention centre in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
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Other neighbourhoods around 9 Chome
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.
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.
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).
Chuo
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.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Shitennoji Temple 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.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Orix Theater
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka University
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Meriken Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Nara Kenko Land
- Amerikamura
- Kobe University
- Tennoji Zoo
- Namba Parks
- Kobe Animal Kingdom