Higashi Ward
Osaka
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Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
Things to do
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1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Higashi Ward Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods 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
Major railway hub in southern Osaka, Tennōji boasts shopping streets like Abenobashisuji and centers such as Mio and Kintetsu Department Store. Explore Shitennō-ji temple, Tennōji Park, and the iconic Tsutenkaku tower in Shinsekai district.
Namba
Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Naniwa
Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.
Minami
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Tombori River Walk. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider a stop by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighborhood.
- Places of interest
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- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Nara Park
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Intex Osaka
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Osaka University
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Shinsaibashi-suji
- Solaniwa-Onsen Osaka Bay Tower