Minami
Osaka





Popular places to visit

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

Nipponbashi
During your trip to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.

Kuromon Market
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.

Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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

Namba Parks
Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.
Things to do

Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Nara Deer Park, Uji Matcha, & Hot Spring Full-Day Tour from Osaka
Top hotels in Minami

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Spacious, clean, friendly staff, good location, and breakfast included
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Everything good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The location was great and I feel very save especially when walking at wee hours and late at night. The staff was so courteous, the room was spotless , I really had a great stay
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
So far so good. If sofa comes with leather will be perfect to me.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Citadines Namba Osaka
Location! It was near everything. The staff and the cleanliness was wonderful.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Clean and comfy room. Location is fantastic n super convenient! Will definately book again
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami

Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.

Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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

Namba
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).


