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

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: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount

Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

AU$20
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
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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$153 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$153
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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! (1,143 reviews)
"The hotel was nicely situated by two trains. It was not in a neighborhood and there was no concierge to help with restuarant and travel arrangements. Many of the front desk people did not speak English and were not very helpful. That was its only big drawback."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 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$117 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$117
27 Oct - 28 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! (2,925 reviews)
"Clean rooms and the connecting rooms are perfect for families."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$237 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$237
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (4,963 reviews)
Location wins
"The location of the hotel is excellent!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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$113 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$113
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! (2,172 reviews)
"Pros: 1) One block away from subway entrance, indoor walkway with many shops and restaurants, and Dotonbori. 2) Steps away from drug store, restaurants, and convenience store. 3) Buffet breakfast selection and drinks were good with Japanese and Western options. 4) Room size, quality and cleanliness ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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$169 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$169
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (1,859 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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$119 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$119
20 Oct - 21 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! (2,545 reviews)
"Amazing place! I accidentally left my earrings behind and they took the initiative to send them to my next hotel. Truly top-notch service — so impressed!"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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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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