Daikoku Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Have a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dotonbori
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Dotonbori, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
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.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a popular museum in Osaka with a rich history. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Tsutenkaku Tower
You can learn about the local history of Osaka when you visit a top site such as Tsutenkaku Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Daikoku
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Very large and "industrialized" hotel. This is not a luxury hotel in my opinion, feels more like an Aiport than a hotel (the lobby was always very crowded with people coming in and out. Feels like a massive operation). Room was VERY small (even for Japan standards) and we felt the overall stay was ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Nice and clean. Conveniently located. There’s also a convenient store on basement which we loved. Only slightly inconvenient part was if you’re on any floor above 22 you have to take two elevators. First one to floor 22 then next one to your floor up to 30.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Muy buena ubicación con lavandería gratis lo cual es muy conveniente. La habitación que nos tocó ya necesitaba una renovación.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Gorgeous hotel. Great location to walk to museums. The public bath on 31st floor is spectacular. 3 minute walk to lovely path along the river.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
I found the accommodation to be excellent, I would stay again if/when I come back to travel Japan.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daikoku
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
