Chuo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Osaka Castle which includes a city
Osaka Castle which includes a castle
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Popular places to visit

Dotonbori featuring outdoor art and cbd 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 featuring a castle

Osaka Castle

4.5/5(336 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 Market

Kuromon Market

4.5/5(63 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 Market
Osaka Castle featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

Osaka Castle Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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 which includes a city, shopping and street scenes

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.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Amerikamura

Amerikamura

4/5(16 reviews)

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

Amerikamura

Activities

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

AU$116
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

AU$197
per adult
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

AU$5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

AU$69
per adult
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

AU$4
per traveller
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

Osaka: Nara Deer Park,Uji Matcha and Hot Spring Full-Day Tour

AU$76
per adult
Osaka: Nara Deer Park,Uji Matcha and Hot Spring Full-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$124 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$124
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,174 reviews)
"Breakfast buffet was good, getting there early is a long wait. Near Dotonburi was great. Namba walk (underground outlet store in subway) was great to find food. Restaurant's are tourists spots so it can get pricey but overall its a great hotel spot with like 2-3 min walk to train station and 6-7 ..."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$118 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$118
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (2,554 reviews)
"Accessible, clean, friendly staff and good breakfast. Will definitely stay here again when we go back to Osaka."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$96 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$96
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$292 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$292
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,398 reviews)
"Accommodating, clean."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower

3 out of 5
4-2-9 Minamihon-cho, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$96 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$96
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,660 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, good coffee and shops nearby."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

3.5 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$151 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$151
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,562 reviews)
"Probably one of the best hotels I've stayed in. Stayed with my wife and 3 year old. We shared 2 'double beds' pushed together (2x king singles). Rooms were small, but they weren't surprisingly small. They were modern, functional and very clean. Two highlights were the blackout blinds (so good that ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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Higashishinsaibashi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Higashishinsaibashi
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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 showing street scenes

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.

Shinsaibashi
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Honmachi

4.5/5(12 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(20 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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