Guidebook for Higashinari-ku
Entertainment & Activities
Hot Spring (Japanese Style Onsen): Just 7min walk to "Nobeha no Yu" Hot Springs Onsen (Authentic Japanese style baths in the center of Osaka, Tsuruhashi)
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130 locals recommend
Nobeha No Yu Tsuruhashi
3-chōme-13-41 TamatsuHot Spring (Japanese Style Onsen): Just 7min walk to "Nobeha no Yu" Hot Springs Onsen (Authentic Japanese style baths in the center of Osaka, Tsuruhashi)
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Universal Studios Japan® - Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area, the theme park occupies an area of 39 hectares and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Resort. Universal Studios Japan currently has eight sections: Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Amity Village, Universal Wonderland and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as Spiderman, Back to the Future, Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.
4439 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
Sakurajima Universal Studios Japan® - Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in March 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area, the theme park occupies an area of 39 hectares and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Resort. Universal Studios Japan currently has eight sections: Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Amity Village, Universal Wonderland and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as Spiderman, Back to the Future, Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.
Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium) - very close, 10 min walk from my room! Kaiyukan(Osaka Aquarium) - Kaiyukan's feature attraction is a massive tank that holds 5,400 tons of water and a whale shark. It is one of the world's largest tanks. In total, the aquarium displays a wide variety of marine life spread over 15 different tanks with over 11,000 tons of water.
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 Kaigandōri Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium) - very close, 10 min walk from my room! Kaiyukan(Osaka Aquarium) - Kaiyukan's feature attraction is a massive tank that holds 5,400 tons of water and a whale shark. It is one of the world's largest tanks. In total, the aquarium displays a wide variety of marine life spread over 15 different tanks with over 11,000 tons of water.
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōGetting Around
Imazato Station
3-chōme-15-18 ŌimazatoSubway Chuo Line Imazato station
Tsuruhashi Station
2-1-20 鶴橋JR, Subway, Kintetsu Tsuruhasi station
Essentials
Life Imazato
2-chōme-15-17 Ōimazatonishi Shopping Center (Supermarket)
Sightseeing
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo Ward"Shitennoji Temple" - about 10min from Imazato sta. Shitennoji Temple is one of Japan's oldest Temples. It has a vast site in which various halls and a five-storied pagod stand surrounded by a corridor.
1112 locals recommend
Shitennoji
1-chōme-1-11-18 Shitennōji"Shitennoji Temple" - about 10min from Imazato sta. Shitennoji Temple is one of Japan's oldest Temples. It has a vast site in which various halls and a five-storied pagod stand surrounded by a corridor.
"Dotonbori": Best seen at night, "Dotonbori" never truly closes with some restaurants open 24 hours. One of Osaka's most popular tourist destinations, this street runs parallel to the Dotonbori canal. It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs, including the famous Glico Running Man sign and Kani Doraku crab sign.
3588 locals recommend
Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo Ward"Dotonbori": Best seen at night, "Dotonbori" never truly closes with some restaurants open 24 hours. One of Osaka's most popular tourist destinations, this street runs parallel to the Dotonbori canal. It is a popular shopping and entertainment district and is also known as a food destination. At night it is lit by hundreds of neon lights and mechanized signs, including the famous Glico Running Man sign and Kani Doraku crab sign.
Shopping
Namba & Dotonbori! - just about 8 min from Imazato sta. to Namba sta. by subway. Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.
311 locals recommend
Nanba
Nanba Chuo Ward Namba & Dotonbori! - just about 8 min from Imazato sta. to Namba sta. by subway. Located around Namba Station, Minami (南, "South") is one of Osaka's two major city centers. It is the city's most famous entertainment district and offers abundant dining and shopping choices. The district is easily accessible as it is served by three train companies as well as three subway lines and a highway bus terminal. The other major city center is Kita (北, "North") which is located around Osaka and Umeda Stations.