Chuo Travel Guide

Osaka
Osaka Castle showing château or palace

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

4.5/5(216 reviews)

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

4.5/5(40 reviews)

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

3.5/5(6 reviews)

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

4/5(2 reviews)

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

Rp1.291.120
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

Rp9.277.800
Per adult
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide

Rp4.408.703
Per adult
Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
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Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

Rp1.836.959
Per adult
Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Kyoto
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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Rp2.939.135
Per adult
Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One Day Tour

Rp3.577.767
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka Castle & Dotonbori Lively One Day Tour
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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 Rp694.622 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
Rp694.622
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,188 reviews)
"Convenient location near Dotonburi. Price was very reasonable for travellers on a budget."

Reviewed on 27 May 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 Rp788.084 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
Rp788.084
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,352 reviews)
Good Aircon
"I liked having individual air control."

Reviewed on 27 May 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 Rp1.238.775 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
Rp1.238.775
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,005 reviews)
"I’m impressed by service of staff. I’d booking Non smoking room which in the room have a smell of cigarette. Hotel staff offer to change the room immediately. Most if staff are friendly and have a service mind to assist you. The location also very convenient. Just above the subway station and can ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is Rp2.595.560 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
Rp2.595.560
per night
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Great hotel near lots of eateries and shopping. Near several trains. Staff was nice and courteous, upgraded to an executive suite and so happy we did, room was larger, comfy bed, great view too. Breakfast was a great start to our day good assortment of food."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Swissotel Nankai 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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (842 reviews)
"Clean and walkable"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

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Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba 2-chome 3 - 9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.032.410 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
Rp1.032.410
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
"Located very conveniently. There was construction in the area (may 2024) which made it hard to find right away but the hotel name signage was helpful to locate the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 May 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.

Honmachi
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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
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Kitahama

Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.

Kitahama
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
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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