Chuo

Osaka
Osaka Castle showing a castle

Popular places to visit

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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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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.

Osaka Castle
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Kuromon Ichiba 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.

Kuromon Ichiba Market
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Amerikamura

Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.

Amerikamura
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Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater

For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
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Osaka Castle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Castle Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Osaka Castle Park

Things to do

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

HK$653
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

HK$929
Per adult
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour
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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

HK$1,486
Per adult
Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One Day Tour

HK$2,016
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One Day Tour
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Kyoto/Kobe/Osaka: Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Private Tour

HK$3,703
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Kobe/Osaka: Arashiyama and Fushimi Inari Private Tour
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle

HK$2,690
Per adult
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Osaka Castle
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Top hotels in Chuo

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is HK$334 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
HK$334
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,264 reviews)
"Amazing location !"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
3 out of 5
4-2-9 Minamihon-cho, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka
The price is HK$378 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
HK$378
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,468 reviews)
"the hotel was amazing, super love the spa."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2024

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Hotel Nikko Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
4 out of 5
1-3-3 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is HK$643 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
HK$643
per night
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,100 reviews)
"Love that the hotel is near the train station"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Cross Hotel Osaka
Cross Hotel Osaka
4 out of 5
2-5-15 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"-Very central and in a nicer, more upscale side of Dotonburi. -Lots of charging plugs and spa bathroom and shower. -extensive breakfast selections -very clean with comfy beds make up for the compact room size"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2024

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Cross Hotel Osaka
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
3.5 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (895 reviews)
Nice hotel good location
"Convenient location to metro and train to Gion, Kyoto. Enjoyed the buffet breakfast and the lounge area with complementary coffee and tea always available. Room was a decent size by Japanese standards and we enjoyed our stay except for the 3 am fire alarm. We took the emergency stairs to the back ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2024

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The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba 2-chome 3 - 9, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is HK$473 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
HK$473
per night
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
"Nice staff. Quiet place to rest your feet after a full day of activities. Safe and convenient location. Short walk to restaurants and sightseeing esp to Dotonbori.Easy access to Namba Station for train to anywhere in Osaka."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.

Shinsaibashi
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Honmachi

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Minami

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Minami
Satsumasendai showing shopping as well as a large group of people

Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
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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.

Sennichimae
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(309 area reviews)

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).

Namba

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