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.
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: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Waterfall, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Top hotels in Minami
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Spacious rooms, great breakfast
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Small, Great location.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
已第二次入住，性價比高，地點方便，房間整潔，會再次入住
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Very well appointed hotel in the middle of Namba. The access to shopping, dining, and transportation is incredible. Keep in mind Namba is a very busy and very touristy area and it can get a tad overwhelming at times. The staff in the hotel was great, everything was taken care of promptly. The only ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Hotel is very well located in the Namba area with easy access to the train station. Room is not very large but well appointed and comfortable. Main issue is the lack of hooks in the room and bathroom (can't even hang our towels!)
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Good staff and quality service
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
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.
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.
