Chuo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Osaka Castle which includes a city
Osaka Castle which includes a castle
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Popular places to visit

Dotonbori featuring outdoor art and cbd as well as a large group of people

Dotonbori

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

Dotonbori
Osaka Castle featuring a castle

Osaka Castle

4.5/5(336 reviews)

Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.

Osaka Castle
Kuromon Ichiba Market

Kuromon Ichiba Market

4.5/5(63 reviews)

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.

Kuromon Ichiba Market
Namba Grand Kagetsu which includes a city, shopping and street scenes

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater

This theatre in the heart of Osaka’s entertainment district is a great place to watch Japanese comedies, live music and acrobatic performances.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Amerikamura

Amerikamura

4/5(16 reviews)

Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.

Amerikamura
Osaka Castle featuring interior views as well as a small group of people

Osaka Castle Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Castle Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Osaka Castle Park

Activities

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

AU$88
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

AU$98
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour

Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour

AU$90
Per adult
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour

AU$175
Per adult
From Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara Golden Route Full-Day Bus Tour
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

AU$72
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

AU$80
Per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$89 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,595 reviews)
"Everything is great. Very accessible and convenient."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
The price is AU$278 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$278
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$221 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location Very nice and spacious room"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
3 out of 5
4-2-9 Minamihon-cho, Chuo, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$90 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,902 reviews)
"Perfect stay for a weekend getaway!"

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Hotel Nikko Osaka
Hotel Nikko Osaka
4 out of 5
1-3-3 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$169 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,565 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hotel Nikko Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$357 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$357
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,039 reviews)
"Location, location, location. Will definitely stay again whenever visiting Osaka. Breakfast option is must."

Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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 and Tombori River Walk.

Shinsaibashi
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Honmachi

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Honmachi
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Minami

4/5(20 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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Kitahama

Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.

Kitahama
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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
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(291 area reviews)

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).

Namba

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