Chuo
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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.
Kuromon Market
Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.
Osaka Castle Park
After visiting Osaka Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Top hotels in Chuo
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was spotless and great staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Very good hotel and excellent location to all the fun in Osaka.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Helpful staff. Good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Very nice and clean, staff was very helpful, and it has a 7-11 on floor 2 that was very convenient the spa does not allow tattoos but I wasn’t expecting it to be tattoo friendly this is just a heads up but all in all thank you APA for an enjoyable stay
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reasonably priced , very clean and subway super convenient
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Super convenient, room is very spacious, staffs are great!
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chuo
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- Visit Minami
- Visit Naniwa
- Visit Tanimachi
- Visit Umeda
- Visit Doyamacho
- Osaka Holidays
- Visit Shikitsuhigashi
- Visit Kitahama
- Visit Nishi
- Visit Namba
- Visit Nakanoshima
- Visit Honmachi
- Visit Shinsaibashi
- Visit Uehonmachi
- Visit Tennoji
- Dotonbori
- Visit Shinsekai
- Visit Minamimorimachi
- Visit Higashishinsaibashi
- Visit Kitahorie
- Visit Dojima
- Visit Tsuruhashi
- Visit Osaka Prefecture
- Minami Holidays
- Visit Osaka
- Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics
- Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
- Visit Kujo
- Orix Theater
- Osaka Science and Technology Museum
- Visit Soemon-cho
- Visit Minamisenba
- Visit Sonezakishinchi
- Visit Shinchi
- Visit Sennichimae
- Visit Nanbasennichimae
- Visit Shinmachi
