Chuo

Osaka

Osaka Castle featuring a city
Osaka Castle showing a castle
Chuo
Chuo
Chuo

Popular places to visit

Dotonbori which includes central business district and outdoor art as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
Osaka Castle showing a castle

Osaka Castle

4.5/5(216 reviews)

Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.

Osaka Castle
Kuromon Ichiba Market

Kuromon Ichiba Market

4.5/5(40 reviews)

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.

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Osaka Castle showing interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

Osaka Castle Park
Namba Grand Kagetsu featuring street scenes, shopping and a city

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater

4/5(2 reviews)

For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Amerikamura

Amerikamura

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.

Amerikamura

Things to do

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

S$66
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto:Arashiyama,NaraPark,FushimiInari Shrin

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

S$80
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

S$88
per adult
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

S$18
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto

S$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

S$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Chuo

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is S$141 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
S$141
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,121 reviews)
"Great property for a family of 4 to stay in the same room. 2 on one side for my young adult sons and 1 on the other side for me and my husband. We had privacy screens to put down on each side of the room. The big bonus was 2 bathrooms!! This made getting ready much easier and quicker."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is S$300 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
S$300
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,362 reviews)
"Great location though abit pricy"

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
The price is S$127 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
S$127
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (696 reviews)
"Area and hotel was amazing. There are 2 convenience stores right accros. Very quiet. Rome a bit a the smaller size but that is to be expected in Japan. Could only open 1 suitcase at a time by the entrance."

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
The price is S$264 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$264
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"I love the amenities of this hotel! Convenient for transportation, The staff is AMAZING!!!!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Namba Oriental Hotel
Namba Oriental Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is S$312 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
S$312
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,137 reviews)
"I liked that it was in a central location. Staff was amazing helping us with our passport issues considering the language barrier. Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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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.

Minamisenba
Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.

Shinsaibashi
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Honmachi

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Honmachi
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Minami

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

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.

Minami
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Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
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Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

Sennichimae

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