Soemon-cho 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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Soemon-cho
Holiday Inn Osaka Namba by IHG
A little worn down but very close to tourist area/dining and shopping.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Amazing
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great location for first time Osaka visitors. Lots of shopping downstairs and dining if you are too tired to venture out/ want to stay near hotel. Room is clean and bathroom is nice.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Great property
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Small room but close to lots of street food
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
check out time is too early( 10a.m.) As my flight is around 6 p.m， I paid 2000yen to extend 2 hrs. until 12noon. Suggest to extend check out time to noon as lot of hotels did.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Soemon-cho
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.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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).
Soemon-cho Travel Guide
- Ebisu Bridge
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kobe Harborland
- Kuromon Market
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Orix Theater
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Nara Kenko Land
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Meriken Park
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
