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. 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.

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.
Ikuno Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Excellent area and hotel. I would just note the rooms are quite small but we didn’t mind (and it was comparable with other hotels in Osaka/Tokyo in terms of size).
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great clean room - good location
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Excellent!! Definitely we will book it again !! 👍
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
Clean room! Free washing and drying machines. They have a wonderful welcome lounge with snacks,drinks, and coffee. Perfect place to stay Dotonbori is less than a 2 minute walk. Also they provide free bags and a vacuum sealing machine which made it easier to take our souvenirs and stuffed animals ...
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
wonderful stay, clean room, great staff
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Great location to the train station, and downstairs has convenience store. Room and bed was good size for 2 adults and 1 toddler. Bathroom had a shower and tub. Would stay at hotel again.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ikuno

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.

Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

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).

Minami
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. 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.

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.
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