Which area in Osaka do you most want to go to right now? What do you want to do? ~ Hankyu Travel Co. releases survey results ahead of the Osaka/Kansai Expo ~

Which area in Osaka do you most want to visit? What do you want to do? ~ Hankyu Travel Co. releases survey results ahead of the Osaka/Kansai Expo ~ ​ Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. Press release: March 13, 2025 Which area in Osaka do you most want to go to right now? What do you want to do? ~ Hankyu Travel Co. releases survey results ahead of the Osaka/Kansai Expo ~ With the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 just around the corner, Osaka’s popularity as a tourist destination is increasing day by day. In order to find out what travelers are currently looking for in Osaka, Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. conducted a survey regarding the areas they want to visit and the things they want to do. We will introduce the
attractiveness and latest trends of popular spots as seen from the results, along with rankings.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-d284046593ab0d87a4d1f80514b81b58-600×400.jpg [Survey overview] Number of valid answers: 550 people Survey period: 2025/1/27-2025/1/28 Research institution: Just System Co., Ltd. (using “Fastask”) Survey target: Nationwide, men and women in their 20s and above Survey method: Web survey Osaka is attracting more and more attention both domestically and internationally as the 2025
Osaka/Kansai Expo approaches. Many people are probably considering sightseeing in Osaka in conjunction with their visit to the Expo. Therefore, Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. conducted a survey regarding “the area in Osaka that you most want to visit” and “things you want to do in Osaka.” We will introduce the results along with recent tourism trends in Osaka. Ranking of the areas you most want to visit in Osaka This time, we conducted a questionnaire survey among those who answered that they “strongly want” or “want to” visit Osaka. When we asked men and women in their 20s and older across the country, “Please choose the area in Osaka you most want to visit from the following,” the results were as follows.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-39de0beed670e3a3523a0379922daabd-537×450.jpg 1st place went to the Minami area (Shinsaibashi, Namba, etc.), which is known as a tourist attraction in Osaka, and was chosen by nearly 30% of people. In second place was the Bay Area (Maishima, Tempozan, Universal City, etc.) (23.6%), which is home to many theme parks, and in third place was the Kita Area (Umeda, Nakanoshima, etc.) (13.8%). In addition, the “Osaka Castle area” (12.8%), which overlooks the symbol of Osaka, came in 4th place, and the “Tennoji/Abeno area” (7.1%) came in 5th place. From here, we will provide an overview of the areas that ranked high in the rankings and the reasons for their popularity. 1st place Minami area (Shinsaibashi, Namba, etc.) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-a6d2cc2af5209e79c4087aa6edda553d-600×400.jpg The Minami area, known as Osaka’s busiest downtown area, is home to many gourmet spots such as Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. In the questionnaire, many people said, “I want to visit Osaka’s
representative areas” and “I want to enjoy gourmet food.” In addition to standard gourmet food such as kushikatsu and okonomiyaki, you can also enjoy shopping and taking photos in front of the world-famous Glico sign, making this a spot that encapsulates the charm of Osaka. 2nd place Bay Area (Maishima, Tempozan, Universal City, etc.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-2b930bffb4d225b3882b3729a503d450-600×400.jpg The bay area facing Osaka Bay is dotted with popular tourist destinations such as Universal Studios Japan and Kaiyukan Aquarium. There are plenty of spots that the whole family can enjoy, such as the Tempozan Ferris Wheel and Legoland(R) Discovery Center Osaka. Additionally, Yumeshima, an artificial island located in the Bay Area, is attracting particular attention as it will be the venue for the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. 3rd place Kita area (Umeda, Nakanoshima, etc.)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-2a32cbb6946829ca9497158fdf810430-600×400.jpg The Kita area, the commercial center of Osaka, has an attractive urban and sophisticated atmosphere. Commercial facilities such as Hankyu Department Store and Grand Front Osaka are dotted around the area, so you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food to your heart’s content. Following the preliminary opening of a portion of Grand Green Osaka, the urban shopping center “Umekita Green Place” is scheduled to open on the west side of Osaka Station in the spring of 2025, making this area an area to keep an eye on. 4th place Osaka Castle area Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-bb85b0eb507967aabb68864eaace91eb-600×400.jpg The area around Osaka Castle is the symbol of Osaka. In the
questionnaire, we received many comments such as “I want to see Osaka Castle” and “I want to feel the history.” At Osaka Castle Park, where you can feel the richness of history and nature, you can see the castle tower, which has been designated as a nationally registered cultural property, as well as the wonderful scenery of plum blossoms and cherry blossoms in spring. This area is recommended not only for sightseeing but also for picnicking and running in the vast park. 5th place Tennoji/Abeno area
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-ff0f05d3868ffb02548fb9f0a4deac65-600×400.jpg The Tennoji/Abeno district, known for the approximately 300 meter high skyscraper Abeno Harukas, is one of Osaka’s popular tourist areas. Shinsekai, where Tsutenkaku Tower stands and Kushikatsu restaurants are lined up, is also popular as a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere unique to Osaka. There are also plenty of other facilities where you can have fun in a variety of ways, such as Ten-Shiba, a lawn area with restaurants and playgrounds for children, and the Tennoji Zoo. Ranking of things to do in Osaka Next, we will introduce the results of a survey regarding “things you want to try in Osaka” in a ranking format. Please note that the Osaka/Kansai Expo, which is a limited-time event, is not an option this time.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7099/568/7099-568-4195d6f77d0708b5b125171a74976f50-418×450.jpg As a result of the survey, the first place was “Eating Takoyaki”, which was chosen by 67.7% of the people, nearly 70% of the total. In addition, “Eating Okonomiyaki” (58.6%) was ranked second, and “Eating Kushikatsu” (51.5%) was ranked 3rd, meaning that gourmet foods occupied the top three. The popularity of the Minami area can be seen from the fact that four activities that can be enjoyed around Namba were ranked between 1st and 5th, including 5th place “Walk around Dotonbori” (40.7%). Furthermore, activities related to Osaka’s most representative landmarks ranked next, with 6th place being “visiting Osaka Castle” (31.3%) and 7th place being “climbing Tsutenkaku” (30.3%). Also, 8th place was “Enjoying Kaiyukan”, with 25.9% of people saying they would like to try it. About sightseeing trips to Osaka Osaka’s tourist areas and activities are attracting even more attention as the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches. Keep an eye on Osaka, which is full of diverse attractions such as gourmet spots, historical sightseeing spots, and the latest commercial facilities. Hankyu Travel Co., Ltd. sells tickets for the Osaka/Kansai Expo, and plans and sells tours that include admission tickets. There are many tours that visit sightseeing spots in Osaka and spots in the Kansai region, not just the Osaka/Kansai Expo, so please consider participating. ▼Click here to purchase tickets for the Osaka/Kansai Expo https://www.hankyu-travel.com/kokunai/expo2025/?p_baitai=9599 ▼Click here for tours to Osaka/Kansai Expo
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