Sumiyoshi
Osaka
Visit Sumiyoshi
Popular places to visit
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Find out about the history of Osaka with a stop at Sumiyoshi Taisha. Visit 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. 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.
Things to do
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Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Sumiyoshi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Clean room. Staff is helpful. Express check-in and check-out. In-building convenient shop and restaurant. Money exchange machine in hotel and convenient shop. Location is good, near subway station and street market."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Great hotel with great staff and amenities and location is great"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Good"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"An excellent choice for a central location in Osaka. Unusual British decor including a full replica church! Excellent breakfasts. Rooms comfortable but amenities (e.g. showers) slightly dated."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
"This hotel is a really great value. There is a train station literally next to the front entrance. Lovely quiet neighborhood but only a short distance to the hustle and bustle of Dotobori. Daily housekeeping is a great perk and on site laundry too. The breakfast is nice but a little pricey, however ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sumiyoshi
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.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Tennoji Zoo while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of 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).
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.
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.
