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 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: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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

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
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.

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.