Chuo
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.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Top hotels in Chuo
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great staff. Helpful. Location very good. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 27 Feb, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Staff were lovely. The rooms are small of course but designed well so it has everything you could need. The bathrooms are beautiful, bed clean and comfortable. Very pleased with our stay. In a good location, quiet and safe as well as close to the Kitahama train station. Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 27 Feb, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The location was great and I feel very save especially when walking at wee hours and late at night. The staff was so courteous, the room was spotless , I really had a great stay
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
So far so good. If sofa comes with leather will be perfect to me.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
I wanted to love the hotel it’s was beautiful. Our sink in our room had a nasty leak and from the smell it had been leaking for a long time. They don’t have coin laundry and the sofa in our room all stained when we went to check out no luggage carts, and they didn’t even offer to help us bring our ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb, 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.
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