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
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Nipponbashi, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. 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.
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.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto 1 Day Tour - Golden Pavilion and Kiyomizu Temple from Osaka
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Minami
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Namba Oriental Hotel
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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).
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.
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.
