Konohana 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 walkable 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 history of Osaka with a trip to Tsutenkaku Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Konohana
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Very close to Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios. You can walk there from the hotel.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and spacious (for Japan) and is close to universal. That is where the positive stops. Check in time on website is 2pm but it is actually 3pm, and you cannot leave luggage so we were stuck waiting and wasting our day. This is not communicated clearly ahead of time except for in terms in ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Excellent stay for our family with young kids. Love the breakfast, rooftop onsen experience, and location to universal studios and surrounding areas! The breakfast was one of the best ones we had!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
LIBER HOTEL OSAKA
Across the street from a JR station thst goes directly to Universal, convenient when my knee was gicing problems and walking was difficult. Friendly staff and good hotel, very please.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT VITA
The location was perfect, as well as the accommodations...would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Oriental Hotel Universal City
No A/C but they have fans
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Konohana
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Osaka City Air Terminal 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.
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).
