Chuo Travel Guide

Osaka

Osaka Castle featuring a city
Osaka Castle showing château or palace
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Popular places to visit

Dotonbori showing outdoor art and central business district as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

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

Dotonbori
Osaka Castle showing château or palace

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
Kuromon Ichiba Market

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
Osaka Castle showing interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

Osaka Castle Park
Namba Grand Kagetsu featuring street scenes, a city and shopping

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
Amerikamura

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

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Rp839.699
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto:Arashiyama,NaraPark,FushimiInari Shrin

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

Rp1.017.277
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Rp1.115.836
per adult
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

Rp1.006.109
per adult
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch

Rp983.751
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Rp223.580
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
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Top hotels in Chuo

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room massages and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.890.082 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
Rp1.890.082
Rp2.079.090 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,132 reviews)
Convenient
"Convenience for Shopping and Travel"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp1.137.549 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp1.137.549
Rp1.251.304 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (700 reviews)
"The hotel is great and huge!! The resting area near the front was aesthetic and modern. However, the hotel is a bit far from Dontonburi but it was not hard to get there. I would recommend this hotel for the larger rooms!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is Rp3.194.828 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp3.194.828
Rp3.971.172 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"The hotel location was very good but room was very average"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi, Osaka, Osaka
The price is Rp2.439.236 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp2.439.236
Rp3.085.634 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,249 reviews)
"The staff is very respectful and helpful. The hotel is beautiful, and the room was always spotless"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
The price is Rp3.317.003 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
Rp3.317.003
Rp3.648.703 total
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Candeo is nice and close to Dotonburi. Staff were friendly and helpful. Bathroom was good and had all necessities. It is very convenient with self-laundry service, vending machines, and the onsen all on then top floor!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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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.

Minamisenba
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 Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.

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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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

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