Namba

Osaka

Namba featuring a city
Namba featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Namba featuring a city
Namba featuring a city
Namba which includes street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

With thrilling amusement arcades, underground bars, neon billboards and second-hand shopping, this dynamic district never ceases to surprise.

Experience the excitement of ritzy Namba, Osaka's primary entertainment district. With undercover shopping centres, canalside restaurants, neon-lit thoroughfares and traditional theatres, there is plenty here to entertain.

Enter Namba from the north and follow crowds passing through the mighty Shinsaibashi shopping arcade. The walkway is just under 2,000-feet (600-metres) long and houses a range of trendy brand stores. Battle the claw machine at a Sega gaming arcade, get your phone repaired at a pop-up stall or have professional cartoonists draw you as a caricature.

The northwestern side of the district has an adults-only vibe. Delve into the stranger lifestyles of Osaka's underground scene as you explore quirky themed bars, cat-petting cafés and stores selling imaginative gadgets.

Take a boat tour down the Dotonbori canal, which runs east to west through the centre of the district. After disembarking, you may want to wander along the promenade, where you’ll find dumpling stalls and Don Quixote, a popular duty-free department store.

Visit the waterfront at night to experience its bar scene, which is fuelled by lively music, engaging street performers and streams of passers-by. Night is also the best time to appreciate the oversized neon billboards and the Glico Running Man, a huge depiction of a runner crossing a finishing line, which has become iconic to Osaka.

South of the canal, see rare wood block prints from the 18th century at the tasteful but small Ukiyo-e Museum. Nearby Hozenji Yokocho alley is a popular dining spot, with more than 60 traditional restaurants. Pour water over the statues at Hozenji Temple for good fortune.

In Namba's southeast, explore the eclectic Nipponbashi DENDEN town. This bohemian shopping area specializes in used clothes, secondhand books, cooking knives and discount electronics.

For a night of cultural entertainment, book a seat at one of Namba's theatres. Watch Japanese comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, check out an oversized puppet performance at the National Bunraku Theatre or observe an elegant, dancing kabuki show at the Shochikuza Theatre.

The Namba district is located between Shinsaibashi subway station to the north and Nankai Namba station to the south. The area is best explored on foot.


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Top hotels in Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is €110 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
€110
22 Sept - 23 Sept
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! (2,255 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

5 out of 5
Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
The price is €251 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€251
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,297 reviews)
"So so but most waitresses don’t speak English"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €210 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€210
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,413 reviews)
"Great location and a great view from the bar/ restaurant on the top floor. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is €309 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€309
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,232 reviews)
"Great location with a very decent size clean room"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Namba Oriental Hotel
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

4 out of 5
2 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (665 reviews)
"We booked superior triple room. Having access to the 9th floor lounge via booking a superior room was very worthwhile. Staff was great and friendly, room is very clean, great location right next to most major things central Osaka. Im definitely coming back when I return to Osaka in the future"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

4 out of 5
4-3-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is €272 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
€272
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (726 reviews)
"The public transportation and the number of places to dine and shop is incredible."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Namba

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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.

Sennichimae
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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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Nishishinsaibashi

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

Nishishinsaibashi
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Naniwa

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.

Naniwa
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 Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.

Shinsaibashi
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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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