Minato Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

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.

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
Osaka Bay Tower

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.

Osaka Bay Tower
Mount Tempozan

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.

Mount Tempozan
Tempozan Market Place

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.

Tempozan Market Place

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.

Legoland Discovery Center

Activities

Kyoto Full Day

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Explore the best spots of Arashiyama / Nara in a One Day Private Tour from Kyoto

Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure

AU$749
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Arashiyama & Nara Highlights: One-Day Private Tour Adventure
TRAinnovation, the band that won the world number one

Osaka Japanese Entertainment Show "UTAGE"

AU$62
per adult
Osaka Japanese Entertainment Show "UTAGE"
OSAKA NIGHT FUSION Japanese taiko kabuki samurai dance show

OSAKA NIGHT FUSION Japanese Taiko Kabuki Samurai Dance Show

AU$62
per adult
OSAKA NIGHT FUSION Japanese Taiko Kabuki Samurai Dance Show
Book your tour to explore Japan’s rich heritage, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and other must-see cultural landmarks

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

AU$749
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
1-Full Day Private Experience of Culture and History of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers
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Our pick of the best Minato Hotel Deals

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

4 out of 5
1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$197 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$197
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,135 reviews)
"Great location connected to Bentencho station. Many restaurants, cafe’s, yoga studio next door in Osaka Bay tower East. Very convenient to get to Expo 2025 this year! It was fabulous!! Love this hotel! Spacious onsen outside 2nd floor walking about 20 steps to the beautiful onsen!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$131 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$131
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,748 reviews)
"Love this hotel- my second time staying here and will definitely stay here again in the future. Very safe and at a perfect walking distance from Dotonbori and public transport, as well as easy access to shopping/other dining options in the hotel itself and nearby."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
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$140 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$140
14 Oct - 15 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! (2,387 reviews)
"We stayed her overnight after arriving to Osaka from a long flight. The hotel was very close to the train station and Dontobori, easily walkable to both. Great dining, shopping, and entertainment close by. The room was simple, quiet, clean and comfortable and just what we needed to get a good nights ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$262 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$262
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,840 reviews)
Most favourite hotel in Osaka
"I’m staying this hotel every time when I visit in Osaka. Very convenient location!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$112 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$112
23 Oct - 24 Oct
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! (1,001 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

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$450 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$450
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,781 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Minato

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Nishi

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.

Nishi
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Naniwa

4.5/5(89 area reviews)

Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.

Naniwa
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Fukushima

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.

Fukushima
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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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Nishinari

4/5(4 area reviews)

Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.

Nishinari
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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