Shinmachi
Osaka
Visit Shinmachi
Popular places to visit
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
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 Shinmachi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
clean, easy transportation and shopping
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Clean room, Sauna with great view, but the staff is not nice compare the other hotels. And room is cold. I saw some review that the room is kind cold and it was.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Clean room, very convenient location.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Loved our stay in this hotel, very clean, has heaps of amenities, breakfast selection was great and the onsen with steam room is the best! The male one has a dry sauna which obviously we couldn't try :). Overall very happy and would definitely stay again in the future!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
It was an excellent place to stay as it is convenient to go to the other place we plan to go. Mostly require only 30min travelling time, even to Universal Studio Japan. The room is reasonable bigger than other hotels, clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The room and property were very cool and very clean.the breakfast was really good too. The staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shinmachi
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
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.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
