Minato Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Minato
Popular places to visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Legoland Discovery Center
Bring your family to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Bay Tower
After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
Mount Tempozan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Market Place
During your visit to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Activities
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip
Our pick of the best Minato Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Good location, but could use some extra information on hotel website on how to get from nearby subway or metro station. There are a couple nearby and can be confusing (even the taxi driver we rode with)"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Location was perfect, near shopping mall, convenient stores, bus and train stations. Airport shuttle bus station was walking distance. Rooms were kept clean daily and amenities were available."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Great location right next to transit and walking to shopping district! Property was clean and staff was very nice. View was amazing!!"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
"So happy with our stay here. We had a late flight in and loved the free shuttle bus service from the airport as it’s our first time in Osaka. We love not having to worry about public transport with kids late at night. The room was big and spacious, we all had a good night sleep. The next morning ..."
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
"Very nice hotel!!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"very very very good thanks"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Minato
Namba
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).
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
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.
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Umeda Arts Theater and Natural Hot Spring Naniwanoyu.
