Minami Ward Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Nidec Kyoto Tower Observation Deck Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Minami Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Easy self check-in was great.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was well organized and comfortable! The staff was super helpful and kind. We are first time visitors to Japan and felt very welcome!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, clean bath room
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Great Hotel with well appointed rooms and friendly, competent staff who spoke good English. The best thing we did was sign up for access to the executive lounge which has hors d’oeuvres and plenty of alcohol alcoholic as well as soft drinks.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The room was beautiful and we loved the location!
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Abeno
The restaurants and live music are just a few things visitors like about Abeno. Q's Mall and Abeno Harukas are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Nishitanabe Station or Minami-Tanabe Station to get around the larger area.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Tennoji
Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Spa World are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.
Namba
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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
