Chuo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 Ichiba 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.
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.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
This theatre in the heart of Osaka’s entertainment district is a great place to watch Japanese comedies, live music and acrobatic performances.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Activities
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
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.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Osaka Castle Park
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Amerikamura
- Namba Walk Shopping Mall
- Tombori River Walk
- Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
- Amerika-Mura Triangle Park
- National Bunraku Theater
- Ebisu Bridge
What kind of hotels are in Chuo?
Are there hotels near Chuo?
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Kitahorie Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels