Higashi Ward
Osaka
Visit Higashi Ward
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.
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
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
Nipponbashi
During your trip to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Top hotels in Higashi Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Super Clean and nice!
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room. Helpful staff. Very close to shops and restaurants. Walking distance to train stations.
Reviewed on 12 May, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
Namba Oriental Hotel
Everything was great. Location is right in the middle of the shopping/eating district. Super convenient. Rooms are big by Japanese standard. Ie. You have room to actually open your suitcase. Breakfast has a lot of variety, fresh, and yummy. Laundry is free and plentiful. Many hotel that has laundry ...
Reviewed on 13 May, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Location convenience to train stations and shopping areas
Reviewed on 13 May, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Great hotel very well positionned into osaka, family mart and train station at the exit of the hotel
Reviewed on 13 May, 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 Tennoji Zoo 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 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.
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.
