Higashi Ward Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Higashi Ward
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 history of Osaka with a trip to Tsutenkaku Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Good location. Don't like the machine to check in. Comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean rooms, nice views, great location
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Except the automated check in process which was not personalised touch everything else was great . Dryer and washing every night was amazing race all taken up so either you come back early to wash your clothes or really later after 12am.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Very good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Location clean kind staff comfortable bed
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Clean room, customer service
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Higashi Ward
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.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of 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.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World 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.
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.
