Umeda, Osaka Station & Nakanoshima (Kita) Travel Guide

A museum where you can feel closer to science through hands-on experiences and shows.

The setting of “The Love Suicides at Sonezaki,” this shrine is also designated as a Lover’s Sanctuary.

An immersive journey into the world of Koji Kinutani, experienced through 3D and VR.

A museum where you can casually enjoy modern and contemporary art and design.

A bright-red Ferris wheel rising as if it’s reaching into the sky.

A children's museum filled wall-to-wall with learning and fun.

Experience a time warp inside a skyscraper in Umeda.

Massive bookshelves with approximately 20,000 books that will pique your curiosity.

The hot spring on the 8th floor with a great panoramic view and “Beauty Water.”

Experience unparalleled art appreciation in an environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

The 40-story super high-rise was completed in 1993. From the observatory on the 40th floor and Kuchu Teien Observatory 173m off the ground, view the whole Osaka City.

This is a regular Kamigata Rakugo theater where a variety of Rakugo performers, from new faces to veterans, perform on a daily basis.

A restaurant specializing in okonomiyaki, a staple of Osaka's flour-based food culture.

Fresh seafood and grilled dishes along Nakanoshima’s Dojima River.

A Japanese sweets shop where you can enjoy delightfully springy textures and the fun of a traditional stone-mill experience.

A perfect harmony of meticulously crafted dashi and house-made thin noodles.

Enjoy cafe time at the perfectly located Kuchu Teien Observatory.

Enjoy Nagoya specialties in Osaka at a famous hitsumabushi restaurant's first Kansai branch.

A special moment enjoyed in a sky-high lounge where breathtaking views meet exquisite cuisine.

A cafe where you can enjoy an interior filled with dried flowers and photogenic sweets.

A nostalgic café nestled in Nakazakicho, a historic district full of old-town charm.

Enjoy excellent local food at a New York-style diner.

Savor outstanding Italian cuisine with panoramic views of Umeda.

A gyoza restaurant founded by an owner captivated by Nagasaki's Yojutonton pork, dedicated to using every part of the pig to create delicious gyoza.

Souvenir shopping at the Kuchu Teien gallery shop.

A large-scale complex featuring lush green parks and accommodation facilities.

Packed with distinctive and unique Showa retro items!

An animal-filled gift shop in a retro Showa-era neighborhood.

Amazing shopping and eats at this retail mall just off of Osaka Station.

The best of Japan’s people, items and moments await at this retail multiplex with direct connection to Osaka Station.

A high-quality outdoor goods store set inside the shopping hub directly connected to JR Osaka Station and Umeda Station on the Midosuji Line.

A fashion mall with the bright red ferris wheel which is a landmark of Umeda, primarily targeting a young generation.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in May 2021, the Osaka Station "City" is a collection of a train station, department stores, commercial facilities, recreational opportunities, hotels, offices, services, and plazas all in one place.

A landmark commercial complex in the Umekita area.

The department store that delivers the latest fashion, lifestyle, and gourmet.

A soothing high-rise luxury hotel where Japanese and Western styles come together.

Savor an exceptional stay surrounded by stately elegance and sweeping views.

Offering direct access to major cities, this hotel is conveniently connected to JR Osaka Station, providing exceptional hospitality and comfort.

A new brand launched by one of Japan’s top luxury hotel groups, offering a stay that resonates with guests' senses.

Experience a graceful stay in a refined setting where the spirit of hospitality is alive.

A landmark in the Chayamachi area with an eye-catching triangular structure design.

The "Guest House of Osaka" that has welcomed guests and dignitaries from Japan and abroad in the 86 years since its establishment.

A hotel in a convenient location for both business and leisure, proud of its view from 200 meters above the ground.

This is a traditional event that heralds spring in Osaka, where visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms of many varieties.

A symbol street of light connecting to a shining future.

Art of light spreading over the waters of Nakanoshima.