Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Japan, one of the top theme parks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Universal Studios Japan, you'll love Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both located nearby.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dotonbori, a popular place for shoppers in Minami. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Nipponbashi, Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, and Namba Walk Shopping Mall.
Why not catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka, a major stadium in Nishi. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Kyocera Dome Osaka is cool, you also might like EDION Arena Osaka and Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, both located nearby.
Make time to visit the sea animals who live at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and find out why this is a popular attraction in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
You can learn about the local history of Osaka when you make a stop at a well-known site like Tsutenkaku Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
"We had a great stay at Hotel Universal Port. The hotel was very nice, clean, and exactly what you’d expect from a well-run theme park hotel. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the rooms were well-kept and comfortable.
Amenities were a bit limited, but that’s understandable given the location and the high number of guests. One feature we really appreciated was the luggage storage—being able to store our bags after checkout for free was a big plus. There is a ¥100 deposit, but it’s returned when you bring back the key.
We also enjoyed how close the hotel is to the ferry, which made our trip to the Osaka Aquarium much faster and more enjoyable compared to taking the train. While there is a short walk to Universal Studios and the nearby shops, it’s very manageable and actually helps keep the hotel area quieter despite being so close to the park.
Overall, a very convenient and comfortable stay, and we would definitely consider staying here again."
