Minato
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
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Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Top hotels in Minato
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
Lovely
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Staff were great and the hotel was really close to dotonbori
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Second stay with them and would gladly do so again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
At a very convenient location, walkable to train stations and connecting stations and big shopping malls. Amazing breakfast spread and hot tea throughout the day. Safe and clean as well.
Reviewed on 27 Oct, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
I love that this hotel offers free breakfast & it’s next to a station which makes it easy to travel.
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Room clean and hotel located next to train station
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
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 Nipponbashi 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.
Fukushima
Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.
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).
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- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Universal Studios Japan
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- Kyocera Dome Osaka
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- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
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- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kuromon Market
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Orix Theater
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
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