Chuo

Osaka
Osaka Castle which includes château or palace

Popular places to visit

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Dotonbori

Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Dotonbori
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Osaka Castle

4.5/5(216 reviews)

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
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Kuromon Ichiba Market

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.

Kuromon Ichiba Market
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Amerikamura

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.

Amerikamura
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Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater

4/5(2 reviews)

For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
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Osaka Castle Park

Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Castle Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Osaka Castle Park

Things to do

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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

€77
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

€554
Per adult
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Osaka: Full-Day Private City Tour with a Guide and Transport

€63
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Full-Day Private City Tour with a Guide and Transport
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Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

€45
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
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Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Kyoto

€110
Per adult
Kyoto and Nara Golden Route 1 Day Bus Tour from Kyoto
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Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

€175
Per adult
Osaka 4hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Top hotels in Chuo

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 €51 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
€51
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
"Very close proximity to dotonburi and namba shopping districts. Plenty of late night dining options within walkable distances too"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
3 out of 5
4-2-9 Minamihon-cho, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €55 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
€55
per night
31 May - 1 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,345 reviews)
"Subway station and family mart is right in the hotel! Staff was super polite and helpful to me and my husband who don’t speak Japanese. Every morning they give new necessities and bathing supplies and cleaning service was well. We will stay here again!"

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Hotel Nikko Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
4 out of 5
1-3-3 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is €90 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€90
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,000 reviews)
"We loved Hotel nikko definitely one of our favourite places by far in Osaka. It was close to everything easy access lots to do an exciting environment to be around."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is €185 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
€185
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel near lots of eateries and shopping. Near several trains. Staff was nice and courteous, upgraded to an executive suite and so happy we did, room was larger, comfy bed, great view too. Breakfast was a great start to our day good assortment of food."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
3.5 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
The price is €86 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
€86
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (841 reviews)
"Clean and walkable"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
3 out of 5
Nanba 2-chome 3 - 9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is €68 per night from 30 May to 31 May
€68
per night
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Located very conveniently. There was construction in the area (may 2024) which made it hard to find right away but the hotel name signage was helpful to locate the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

Shinsaibashi which includes 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 and Tombori River Walk.

Shinsaibashi
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Honmachi

4.5/5(10 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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Minami

4.5/5(27 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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Kitahama

Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.

Kitahama
Satsumasendai showing shopping as well as a large group of people

Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(309 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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