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
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
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

Activities

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

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

AU$89
per adult
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$94
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

AU$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour

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

AU$85
per adult
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

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

AU$84
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha

AU$92
per adult
Full-dayTour in Osaka Nara, Todaiji temple and Uji Matcha
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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$83 per night from 10 Jan to 11 Jan
AU$83
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025
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! (1,641 reviews)
Perfect location in Osaka
"This was our first time to Osaka. This place is in the perfect location. You can walk everywhere. There were tons of places to walk to. The room was perfect for what we needed. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa 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$260 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$260
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Very welcoming and friendly staffs"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$98 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$98
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (515 reviews)
"Amazing hotel with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
3.5 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$195 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,033 reviews)
"Incredible hotel, would highly recommend especially for the price. Breakfast was awesome, lounge area was really nice, and there’s several entrances to the station close by."

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
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$87 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$87
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
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! (2,015 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay here. Rooms are a little small but made it work with 2A and 2C. Breakfast was plentiful and room amenities handy. Easy access to trains and a 7/11 and Family Mart super close."

Reviewed on 20 Dec. 2024

APA Hotel ＆ Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
3.5 out of 5
2-2-5 Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$289 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$289
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice property located near popular Osaka! Condition is excellent with amenities like onsen, and laundry. Front staff are very friendly as well, helping with shipment our luggage to Tokyo. Staffs speaks great English. Only draw back we requested room clean-up after 2nd night however we only got ..."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

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Higashishinsaibashi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Higashishinsaibashi
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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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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