Osaka Experiences

Osaka’s Kita (north) downtown area is a main transport hub that’s home to our Hotel as well as several large department stores, popular restaurants and entertainment venues. In particular, the Hotel’s Dojima neighbourhood is one of the city’s gems, with scenic waterways, cosy cafes, eateries, hidden bars and captivating historical sites (including the old Dojima Rice Exchange – the world's first commodity futures exchange) all tucked away amid the urban hustle and bustle. Let our concierge team arrange a private tour of this intriguing area, and discover how deeply Osaka’s heritage is ingrained in its modern identity.

To experience a different side of Osaka, let our concierge team organize a private cultural and shopping excursion to the city’s second downtown area of Minami (south), where you can experience some of Osaka’s best shopping – from international brands to local designer boutiques – as well as refined nightlife and gourmet dining.

Ringed by the city’s concrete maze, Osaka Castle Park is alive with colour year round, especially when its cherry and plum blossoms bloom in the early spring, and when its foliage bursts into fiery hues in the autumn. Rising dramatically at the centre of this green lung is the historically significant Osaka Castle, which dates from the 16th century and played an important role in the unification of Japan. This park, where nature and history merge, serves as a relaxing spot for the people of Osaka, enjoyed by picnickers, joggers and families seeking a quiet retreat.

The area around Osaka Bay on the city’s western fringe has undergone extensive development in recent years in anticipation of Expo 2025, which will take place on one of the area’s newly reclaimed islands. Osaka Bay’s manmade islands are already home to a wide range of attractions and entertainment venues. Our Hotel is close to one of the most popular theme parks in Osaka, Osaka Aquarium and the Tempozan Ferris Wheel. Our concierge team would be delighted to arrange a day trip for your entire family to experience this new Osaka hot spot, where a seemingly endless selection of things to do, see and eat will put a smile on everyone’s face.

To experience a different side of Osaka, we encourage you to visit the city’s culturally and architecturally rich riverside areas, just a 10-minute walk from our Hotel. Make your way first to the small island of Nakanoshima, nestled between the bustling districts of Kita and Minami, before continuing to other attractive and unique areas along Osaka’s riverbanks such as Fukushima, Yodoyabashi, Kitahama and Temmabashi. These neighbourhoods all feature historical buildings, an array of museums, and abundant gardens and greenery, giving you the chance to find calm amid Osaka’s dynamic, bustling heart.