Ikaruga
Travel Guide





Visit Ikaruga
Where to stay in Ikaruga

Tatsuta
Though Tatsuta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nara Kenko Land and Koriyama Castle.

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
Rooms were a good size. Public bath was great.
Reviewed on 26 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

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
Very clean and decent room space. Best has laundry in room. Hot spring to use and paid message chair near hot spring
Reviewed on 24 Feb, 2026

Hotel Residence unito NAMBA Motomachi
Spaces are tight, but has everything. Love having a kitchen! The closest subway station is 10 min walk and It's roughly 15 min walk to Namba station.
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
Very friendly staff, excellent location and facilities, and very well located.
Reviewed on 7 Feb, 2026
Popular places to visit

Horyu-ji Temple
After visiting Horyu-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Horyuji I Center
Enjoy an outing to Horyuji I Center during your stay in Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Chuguji Temple
Chuguji Temple is just one of the places to see in Ikaruga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.

Hokiji Temple
After visiting Hokiji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ikaruga. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its temples.

Tatsuta Shrine
Tatsuta Shrine is just one of the places to see in Ikaruga, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and temples in this walkable area.

Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ikaruga Cultural Asset Center during your trip to Ikaruga. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its temples.
Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Best of Kyoto and Nara Highlights Day Tour from Osaka (7~9 spots)

Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour

Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park

E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Nara Park
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Umeda Sky Building
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Orix Theater
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Osaka Station City




