Soemon-cho Travel Guide

Osaka

Dotonbori which includes shopping as well as a small group of people
Dotonbori showing outdoor art
Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people
Dotonbori which includes street scenes and signage
Dotonbori

Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Japan® showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children

Universal Studios Japan

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

Universal Studios Japan
Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

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

Dotonbori
Kyocera Dome Osaka

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.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life

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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Spa World featuring a pool, rides and interior views

Spa World

Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.

Spa World
Osaka Castle showing château or palace

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 Castle

Things to do

Hirakata Park is more than just an amusement park; it's a cherished part of the region's cultural heritage. With over a century of history.

Hirakata Park Admission Ticket

฿2,071
per adult
Hirakata Park Admission Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

฿1,038
per adult
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

฿5,714
per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
The Sagano Romantic Train offers a scenic journey through the Hozugawa River Valley, showcasing different views seasonly, from cherry blossoms in spring to autumn foliage and snow in winter.

Sagano Romantic Train Ticket

฿698
per adult
Sagano Romantic Train Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿84
per traveller
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

฿112
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Top hotels in Soemon-cho

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba by IHG

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba by IHG

4 out of 5
5-15 Soemon-cho, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿3,337 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,337
฿3,670 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Definitely super close to all the shopping you want and also only a less than 5 minute walk to the done-tonbury River. Also if your person who likes to drink and go to bars there's hundreds right around the hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Osaka Namba by IHG
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿1,913 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿1,913
฿2,315 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,853 reviews)
"Room was upscale and staff was amazing"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿4,504 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿4,504
฿5,450 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (4,883 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,679 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,679
฿2,947 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,484 reviews)
"clean"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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 ฿2,610 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿2,610
฿3,158 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (2,150 reviews)
"Friendly staff and accessible to all"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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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
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Higashishinsaibashi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Higashishinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

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.

Shinsaibashi
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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
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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.

Minamisenba

Soemon-cho Travel Guide