Minami Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Tsutenkaku Tower showing street scenes, a city and signage
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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
Nipponbashi

Nipponbashi

You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.

Nipponbashi
Kuromon Market

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.

Kuromon Market
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
Osaka

Namba Parks

Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.

Namba Parks
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: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

AU$22
per adult
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

AU$265
per adult
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
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
Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries

AU$129
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Osaka Food Tour - 13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen

AU$2
per adult
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
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Our pick of the best Minami 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$114 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$114
4 Nov - 5 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! (2,164 reviews)
"Nice location, very convenient. Check in check out was quick and easy!"

Reviewed on 14 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 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$118
26 Oct - 27 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! (2,512 reviews)
"Very nice even if small. Beds a little stiff though."

Reviewed on 12 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
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)
"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

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$159 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$159
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,296 reviews)
"Great location. Rooms could do with an upgrade Booked for a family of 5 but the room only had 4 small beds, staff at the hotel didn’t help at all and it was fully booked, couldn’t get an additional room either. Had to purchase an inflatable mattress for one of the children.."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Namba Oriental Hotel
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba

3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
The price is AU$196 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$196
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"We chose the hotel since it’s close to Dotomburi and walkable distance to Shinsaibashi. It says it’s in Namba but it’s more than 20mins walk to Namba Parks area and station. Overall we are happy with their service and cleanliness. However, the laundry self service costs rather expensive, the cost ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Candeo Hotels 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$347 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$347
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,496 reviews)
"The room was big by Japanese standards, however, the furnishings were a bit old and the shower only has half a glass door so the bathroom floor gets wet. The bathroom itself wasn’t anything special which I expected more from the caliber of hotel it claims to be. You have to remember to put a card ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Minami

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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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Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
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
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(291 area reviews)

Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).

Namba
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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
Osaka Castle which includes a city

Chuo

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Chuo

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