Daikoku Travel Guide
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.
Top hotels in Daikoku
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
We would stay at the same hotel for the future trip. It has its hidden beauty and modern. It locates in Namba area. Namba area is one of the Osaka major touist hub for everything. We use Namba as a point of reference for navigation. Highly recommended it.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Very friendly staff and a very clean room!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Absolutely Flawless! This hotel was perfect in every way. The location is incredibly convenient, the service is top-notch, and the rooms are spotless. It made my stay so easy and enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Good choice of breakfast options and a few bakeries next door as well as a Starbucks. Our room was a great size for Japan - 1124, high floor at the end with no noise at all
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
I loved every thing about this hotel. The breakfast was great. The hotel was clean. The staff we're friendly and there was a Lawson convenient store nearby.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Room was nice, spacious, and clean. The view was great. We came back to the room one night to a surprise slice of cake and a hand written card for my boyfriend's birthday, even though his birthday wasn't til 2 weeks later. That was very nice of the staff to go the extra mile to make our stay feel ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daikoku
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Osaka City Air Terminal are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Namba
Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
