Nishi Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Utsubo Park
After visiting Utsubo Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Samuhara Shrine
Join Japanese worshippers coming from across the city and beyond to this small shrine in the business district to receive an amulet with special powers.
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka is just one of the places to see in Osaka, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Science and Technology Museum
For engaging and hands-on experiences with the nation’s famous scientific expertise, visit this interactive museum, which includes Japan’s first planetarium.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Umeda Sky Building - Kuchu Teien Observatory Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Nishi
voco Osaka Central by IHG
Nice breakfast and room
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
APA Hotel Osaka Higobashi Ekimae
Great hotel, lovely people I went on a solo trip for a whole week and they walked me through everything to feel welcomed. food recommendations, spots where to go and shop just ask!! People are super nice and approachable I’ll be back within a month lol
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel very convenient as it just outside the JR exit. Room size may be a bit smaller but luggage can put under the bed. Bathroom a bit small but have a small bathtub. Weird thing is Air Con temperature can’t be adjusted as it a centralised. So sometime at night sleeping feel a bit hot. Over all is ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Good
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
In a good location, with Lawson connected to the lobby. The room was small
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Close to everything! Nice staff ! Room clean and beautiful. With complete hygienist material and panjAma . Breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nishi
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower 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.
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.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
