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USJ & Osaka Bay Area
A waterfront area suited to trips centered on Universal Studios Japan or the Kaiyukan aquarium.
The bay area around Universal City Station on the JR Yumesaki Line and around Tempozan near Osakako Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. It is convenient if you want to start your day early at Universal Studios Japan or the Kaiyukan aquarium.
Good for
Family trips
Good points
- Easy to get to Universal Studios Japan early in the morning
- Suits family trips built around the theme park or the aquarium
- Some places offer waterfront views
Things to keep in mind
- Getting to central sights such as Osaka Castle or Dotonbori needs transfers and takes time
- Stations and roads around the theme park get crowded on weekends and during long holidays
Places to stay
Property listings for this area are in preparation. Use the area guide above and search on official or booking sites.
Prices, availability and ratings change, so we do not list them. Check the official or booking site.
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.
- Tennoji & AbenoClose to Abeno Harukas and Tennoji Zoo, with good access to Kansai Airport and Nara.
- 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.