Konohana Ward faces Osaka Bay and is part of Osaka City. Sakurajima is home to Universal Studios Japan and its surrounding facilities, while Maishima to the north offers wide green spaces and outdoor leisure spots. Further inland, areas like Denpo and Takami retain older temples and residential streets, giving the ward a noticeably varied character depending on where you go.
This guide groups 10 spots into three areas: Sakurajima, centered on the theme park; Maishima, focused on outdoor activities; and Denpo/Takami, where temples and a science museum offer a calmer side of the ward, making it easier to build an itinerary.
Konohana Ward is easily reached from central Osaka City and works for both day trips and longer stays, though distances between areas can be greater than expected, so it helps to check locations before deciding on a route.
Sakurajima: The Theme Park Area
Universal Studios Japan anchors this area, and the adjacent Universal CityWalk Osaka includes food spots such as TAKOPA (TAKOYAKI PARK), making it easy to combine a park visit with a meal stop. Naniwa Tanken Cruise with a Rakugo Storyteller also departs from Universal City Port, offering a way to see Osaka from the water.
Because visitor flow here is concentrated, this area is relatively easy to navigate even for first-time visitors to Konohana Ward.
Maishima and Beyond: Green Space and Local Heritage
In Hokko Ryokuchi park, Maishima Shin Yuhigaoka and Maishima Seaside Promenade offer open bayside scenery, complementing Maishima Craft Museum for a relaxed outdoor visit. Osaka Helicopter Sightseeing (Ogawa Kouku), based at Maishima Heliport, provides an aerial perspective on the bay area, a distinctive option in this part of the ward.
Further inland, temples such as Shorenji and Denposan Sainenji, along with the Osaka City Sewerage Science Museum, offer a quieter contrast to the theme-park and waterfront areas.
Business hours, closures, and admission details may change, so it is worth checking official sources before visiting each spot.
The spots
Things to do落語家と行く なにわ探検クルーズ
A boat cruise departing near Konohana-ku (Universal City Port) with a rakugo storyteller as guide, passing under low bridges and offering river-level views of Osaka different from those on land.
- ■ユニバーサルシティポート：大阪市此花区桜島1■タグボート大正：大阪市大正区三軒家西1丁目1-14
- 06-6441-0532
Things to doユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン
A large theme park in Konohana-ku's Sakurajima area featuring zones themed after films and games, suited to families and groups looking for a full day of rides and attractions.
- 大阪市此花区桜島2-1-33
- 0570-20-0606※PHSや一部のIP電話からは利用できません。ご了承ください。 一部のIP電話、国際電話の方は 06-6465-4005 へおかけください 。
Things to do舞洲クラフト館
A ceramics facility on Maishima where visitors can try wheel-throwing or hand-building and painting pottery, good for those curious about traditional craft work.
- 大阪市此花区北港緑地2-2-98
- 06-6463-7282
Food & marketsTAKOPA（TAKOYAKI PARK）
A food hall inside Universal CityWalk Osaka where visitors can sample takoyaki from several different vendors in one visit.
- 大阪府大阪市此花区島屋6-2-61 ユニバーサル・シティウォーク大阪4F
- 06-6464-3080（代表）
Shrines & temples正蓮寺
A Nichiren-sect temple in the Denpo area, founded in the Edo period, known for a summer riverside ceremony involving a procession of boats.
- 大阪市此花区伝法6-4-4
- 06-6461-2845
Shrines & temples伝法山 西念寺
A historic temple in Denpo linked by tradition to the earliest arrival of Buddhism in Japan, of interest to those drawn to religious history.
- 大阪市此花区伝法5-7-4
- 06-6461-5602
Views舞洲新夕陽ケ丘
A 25-meter artificial hill in Maishima with an observation area looking toward Awaji Island and Kobe port, popular for evening views.
- 大阪市此花区北港緑地2-2-98
- 06-6572-4050
Views舞洲シーサイドプロムナード
A terraced grassy waterfront area in Maishima where visitors can watch passing ships and the night skyline across the bay.
- 大阪市此花区北港緑地2丁目
- 06-6460-9855
Things to do大阪ヘリコプター遊覧（小川航空）
A helicopter sightseeing flight departing from a heliport in Maishima, offering aerial views of Osaka's bay area and downtown skyline.
- 大阪市此花区北港緑地2-1 舞洲ヘリポート内
- 06-4804-1333
Museums大阪市下水道科学館
A science facility in Konohana-ku's Takami area explaining how sewer systems work through hands-on and visual exhibits, suited to curious visitors of any age.
- 大阪市此花区高見1丁目2番53号
- 06-6468-1156
Spot data and photos are published by 大阪府 観光施設一覧（オープンデータ）. The short descriptions are written by this site. 大阪府 観光施設一覧（オープンデータ）
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