Hotels in Taisho-ku

Children and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Japan, one of the top theme parks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Universal Studios Japan, you'll love Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both located nearby.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dotonbori, a popular place for shoppers in Minami. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, Namba Walk Shopping Mall and Shinsaibashi-suji.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to Osaka Castle – just one of the monuments in Chuo. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Make time to visit the sea creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

You can learn about the history of Osaka with a trip to Tsutenkaku Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.