Minato Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Legoland Discovery Center
Bring your family to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
Osaka Bay Tower
After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Mount Tempozan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Market Place
During your visit to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Minato
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
"Honestly one of the best stays in Japan so far , if you are planning to stay anywhere in Osaka this hotel is very nice and convenient, train station is about a 2-3 min walk , plenty of restaurants right inside the actual hotel building , a 24/7 family mart right outside for any late night snack or ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"We really enjoyed our stay at APA Osaka. It was an easy check-in through the machines in the lobby. The room was clean and a wide selection of amenities was provided. We were unable to use the pool/spa because my partner is tattooed, but no worries there. Though we elected to not have our room serviced, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The hotel is located next to the major stations and shopping district. Very good for going up to take a short rest or dropping off the shoppings before going out again. Hotel connections to the shopping district is great with B1F going to the train station directly and 1/F and 2F going to the shops ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"The laundry room was extremely useful and the vacuum packing machine was a plus. The room was a bit tight but it’s probably because we had 3 beds. Location of the hotel was convenient for food and shopping. The only negative about the location was the noise and sensory overload once you step outside. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Overall a great stay. Just one serious issue the power scenario in the room was terrible - only 1 USB port could be used at a time (2 total). Type 2 outlet only - so if you are equiped for Tokyo where type 1 seems to prevail you are in big trouble. To boot they even told us only 1 ‘appliance could ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
"Very good value for money, close to airport and free shuttle bus. Very helpful staff."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minato
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower 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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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).
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.
