Minato Travel Guide

Osaka

A large aquarium with a prominent giant crab and various fish species.
A large digital art installation with geometric patterns and a central figure on a building facade.
An aquarium with visitors observing fish.
A pile of blue plush sharks with pink fins and white spots.
An indoor pool with icebergs and seals.

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A large building with a colorful mosaic mural, a central yellow structure, and a blue sky.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

8.8/10 (3,369 reviews)
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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Things to do

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Rp2.371.644
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Rp541.650
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Rp213.072
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Rp2.125.459
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Rp40.678
per adult
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Exterior of restaurant at night in Osaka

Absolute Osaka Food Tour

Rp3.145.608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Absolute Osaka Food Tour
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Top hotels in Minato

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

4 out of 5
1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is Rp1.160.450 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.160.450
Rp1.309.651 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"This stay was horrible. I was originally booked for 4 night because of it being close to universal studios. But on my first night I feel ill in the room. Poorly ventilated and vents are very dirty. Staff was helpful in trying to address the situation but I ended up checking out and moving to a next ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is Rp822.041 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp822.041
Rp994.672 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is Rp1.674.605 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.674.605
Rp2.118.375 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,670 reviews)
"Great price with easy access to everything as well as the subways."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is Rp434.008 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp434.008
Rp477.409 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita Izumisano Osaka-fu
The price is Rp666.841 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
Rp666.841
Rp806.877 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,398 reviews)
"Cheap, clean room. Airport shuttle and 24hr convenience store on 2nd floor."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is Rp1.023.703 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.023.703
Rp1.328.767 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Where to stay in Minato

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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

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).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

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.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

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.

A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

Kita

Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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