Otemae Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Osaka Museum of History

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.

Osaka Museum of History
Universal Studios Japan® featuring a statue or sculpture and a fountain as well as children

Universal Studios Japan

Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Universal Studios Japan
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
Kyocera Dome Osaka

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.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
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
Osaka Castle featuring a castle

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.

Osaka Castle

Activities

The quirky sights!

4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle

AU$220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle
Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds

Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds

AU$220
per adult
Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

AU$72
per adult
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Rokubanyagura turret and Oteguchi Entrance from the outer moat.

Explore Castle with a Local Host and a Multilingual Audio Guide

AU$31
per adult
Explore Castle with a Local Host and a Multilingual Audio Guide
Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert

Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert

AU$78
per adult
Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert
Osaka's Anime Culture and History Walking Tour

Osaka's Anime Culture and History Walking Tour with a local guide

AU$94
per adult
Osaka's Anime Culture and History Walking Tour with a local guide
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Our pick of the best Otemae Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle

4 out of 5
1-1-1 Otemae Chuo-Ku, Osaka
The price is AU$261 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$261
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
Great views of castle and good for families
"Clean, big rooms, friendly staff, perfect for families, the hilton quality i know from around the world!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle
APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae

APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae

3 out of 5
1-3-8 Tanimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$104 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$104
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this 3-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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (750 reviews)
"English speaker first time ever going to Japan I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect, travelling alone I was a little nervous about everything but once I got to the hotel my nerves were calmed. Hotel is in a great area and feels very safe, hotel staff very welcoming and check in was super easy ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

APA Hotel Osaka Temmabashi Ekimae
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$118 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$118
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,184 reviews)
"super cool hotel resort, you got 7eleven inside the hotel, keep up the great work, see you next time!"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$101
31 July - 1 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
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$166 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$166
28 July - 29 July
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! (2,192 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Buffet breakfast. Minutes away from main shopping strip."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 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$212 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
AU$212
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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! (4,620 reviews)
"Everything was good except there is no microwave inside the room."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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Other neighbourhoods around Otemae

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.

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Honmachi

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Honmachi
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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
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Shinchi

4.5/5(32 area reviews)

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.

Shinchi
Shinsaibashi showing street scenes

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.

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Minami

4/5(20 area reviews)

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.

Minami

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