Visit Nishi Ward
Popular places to visit
Hamadera Park
Explore the great outdoors at Hamadera Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Find out about the history of Sakai with a stop at Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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.
Nishi Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Best APA
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Clean and good service.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Rooms was on the larger side for Tokyo. Staff who checked us in said he'd upgraded us to a larger room. It was a corner room overlooking the street. Hotel is a bit weird location wise. The entrance is from the alley behind the street, and the lobby is on the second floor. So you check in on the second ...
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Good people
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty).
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Nishi Ward
Konohana
Spend some time visiting places like Universal Studios Japan while getting to know Konohana, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Sakurajima Station or Universal City Station to see more of the area.
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.
Abeno
Abeno is well-liked for its restaurants and live music. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Q's Mall and Abeno Harukas are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nishitanabe Station or Minami-Tanabe Station to get around.
Naniwa
Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.
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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
