Otemae Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 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.
Activities
4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle
Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Explore Castle with a Local Host and a Multilingual Audio Guide
Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert
Osaka's Anime Culture and History Walking Tour with a local guide
Our pick of the best Otemae Hotel Deals
APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae
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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Otemae
Chuo
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
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.
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.
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Spa World
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nara Park
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Mount Rokko
- Umeda Sky Building
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Port of Kobe
- Meriken Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Osaka Castle Park
- Osaka Station City
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park