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

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 Ichiba Market

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.

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Osaka Castle featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

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.

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

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: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

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

AU$71
per adult
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$21
per adult
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Picture 6 for Activity Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO

AU$50
per adult
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
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
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$258
per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

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$105 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$105
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
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$167 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$167
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (2,204 reviews)
"Nice and basic hotel. The room was clean but quite small for 4 members family. Good fit if you're traveling on a budget"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundable
The price is AU$92 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$92
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,026 reviews)
"Location is perfect! Lobby was chaotic, too much customers, it seems like there was always a tour group. Building needs to get updated."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$353 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$353
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,394 reviews)
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"Location is incredible and hotel layout is fantastic. Rooftop restaurant has some of the best views of the city you could get with great dining. Rooms and hallways smell of cigarettes, have clearly been smoked in before for a long time despite being non-smoking. Comfortable rooms, Netflix and other ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi

3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$119 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$119
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (721 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Close to restaurant and shopping area. I will visit again!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$233 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$233
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,276 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, great staff and amazing location"

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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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

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.

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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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.

Sennichimae

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