Chuo Travel Guide
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.
Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka-jō Hall
Catch an event at Osaka-jō Hall during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka: Nara, Todaiji, Uji Matcha, and Hot Spring Tour
Top hotels in Chuo
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Location is the main thing that was great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Minor damage to interior walls. Carpets were in between shampoos but nothing egregious. Other than that a beautiful property with friendly staff, and a decent gym. Bathrooms with rainfall shower was fabulous.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
The hotel was in a busy part of the city, which was nice because we were so close to main attractions. The hotel has storage lockers, so we were able to leave our luggage there before officially checking into the room. Breakfast was good with a lot of options. They had “light cleaning” every day, ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Central location. Clean bathroom and bedding. Easy check-in and checkout. Carpets could do with an update/steam clean (I made use of the complementary slippers). Welcome lounge available daily, but didn't make use of it due to busy schedule.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Close to everywhere. Very nice!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
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.
