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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
this accomodation was our favourite during our 3 week trip to Japan. we were amazed by how nice our stay was, the inside was immaculate and kept clean and the staff were so friendly our entire stay. Our room was so spacious compared to all our other stays it was definitely worth upgrading to the ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel was great and right by Dontonbori. I would stay here again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
This room was gorgeous and the staff were very friendly
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
Clean rooms, staff is very professional and courteous, breakfast buffet was excellent
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
