Yodogawa
Osaka
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
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Top hotels in Yodogawa
karaksa hotel grande Shin-Osaka Tower
"The staff is very helpful, the room is clean & the size is pretty decent for the three of us, enough space to put our three big luggages and pretty convenient with laundry inside the room"
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
remm Shin-Osaka
"Right above shin osaka station, can get use to in finding and knowing the exits but once you get the hang of it pretty easy to navigate to. Rooms are small but expected given location. You are paying for convenience of being able to get in and out of the station."
Reviewed on 20 May, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"The APA Hotel is very convinently located to public transportation making it easy together around Osaka. The rooms are small by US standards, if you have lots of luggage it could be hard to store. The bed was comfortable but the pillows were the worst I ever had in any hotel. They felt like a foam ..."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Train station, restaurants & shopping very convenient. Limousine Bus terminal close by. Room was very warm. AC wasn’t keeping room cool enough. No drawers or enough space to store things."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
"Location is close to trains and in a great walkable neighbourhood. Although close to busy areas, this location is quiet and facilities clean."
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Free laundry"
Reviewed on 23 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Yodogawa
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
