Tennoji & Abeno
Close to Abeno Harukas and Tennoji Zoo, with good access to Kansai Airport and Nara.
The area around JR / Osaka Metro Tennoji Station and Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station. Abeno Harukas, Tennoji Zoo, Shinsekai and Tsutenkaku, and Shitennoji are all nearby, making it an easy sightseeing base.
Good for
Good points
- Walk to sights such as Tennoji Zoo, Shinsekai and Shitennoji
- The JR Haruka limited express stops here, with no transfer to Kansai Airport
- Trains toward Nara Prefecture leave from Kintetsu Osaka-Abenobashi Station
Things to keep in mind
- The station area and shopping complexes get crowded on weekends and holidays
- Tennoji and Osaka-Abenobashi stations have separate gates for each line, so allow time for transfers
Nearby sights
- Abeno HarukasPlaceholder imageMust-sees
Abeno Harukas
A 300-meter skyscraper directly connected to Tennoji Station.
- Harukas 300 (Observatory)Placeholder imageMust-sees
Harukas 300 (Observatory)
The observatory at the top of Abeno Harukas, overlooking Osaka from 300 meters up.
- Tennoji ZooPlaceholder imageFamily
Tennoji Zoo
A zoo in Tennoji Park with more than 100 years of history.
- ShinsekaiPlaceholder imageMust-sees
Shinsekai
A retro, down-to-earth district around Tsutenkaku Tower, packed with kushikatsu restaurants.
- Shitennoji TemplePlaceholder imageHistory
Shitennoji Temple
One of Japan's oldest temples, said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku.
Places to stay
Hotels
- Toyoko Inn Abeno TennojiPlaceholder image
Toyoko Inn Abeno Tennoji
A Toyoko Inn business hotel, about 3 min on foot from Dobutsuen-mae Station (per the official site).
Address 〒557-0001 大阪府大阪市西成区山王1-1-7
Nearest stations
- Dobutsuen-mae Station (Osaka Metro) (to be confirmed)
Exit 1 / approx. 3 min walk - Tennoji Station (JR / Osaka Metro) / Osaka-Abenobashi Station (Kintetsu) (to be confirmed)
Osaka Metro Exit 5 / JR South Exit / approx. 8 min walk
Station names are unconfirmed candidates. Walking times and exits are not listed.
Walking times are estimates from official sites and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
Open in Google Maps ↗ - Dobutsuen-mae Station (Osaka Metro) (to be confirmed)
- Toyoko Inn Osaka Tsutenkaku-maePlaceholder image
Toyoko Inn Osaka Tsutenkaku-mae
A Toyoko Inn business hotel, about 5 min on foot from Dobutsuen-mae Station (per the official site).
Address 〒556-0002 大阪府大阪市浪速区恵美須東2-3-4
Nearest stations
- Dobutsuen-mae Station (Osaka Metro) (to be confirmed)
Exit 1 / approx. 5 min walk - Ebisucho Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line)
Exit 3 / approx. 5 min walk
Station names are unconfirmed candidates. Walking times and exits are not listed.
Walking times are estimates from official sites and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau.
Open in Google Maps ↗ - Dobutsuen-mae Station (Osaka Metro) (to be confirmed)
Prices, availability and ratings change, so we do not list them. Check the official or booking site.
Sightseeing in this area
Where to stay, by area
- Namba & ShinsaibashiStay in the heart of Minami, steps from Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi.
- Umeda & Osaka StationA transport hub around JR Osaka Station, handy for Kyoto, Kobe and the Shinkansen.
- Shin-OsakaThe Shinkansen station area — handy for trips to and from Tokyo or Hiroshima, and for early departures or late arrivals.
- Uehommachi, Tanimachi 9-chome & TsuruhashiA calm temple-dotted neighborhood on the Uemachi Plateau, close to Tsuruhashi's market and yakiniku.
- Osaka Castle & Tanimachi 4-chomeClose to Osaka Castle Park — great for morning walks and history trips.
- USJ & Osaka Bay AreaA waterfront area suited to trips centered on Universal Studios Japan or the Kaiyukan aquarium.