Chuo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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.
Kuromon Ichiba 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
This theatre in the heart of Osaka’s entertainment district is a great place to watch Japanese comedies, live music and acrobatic performances.
Osaka Castle Park
After visiting Osaka Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Activities
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Day Trip with Lunch
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto
Osaka: Himeji Castle, Arima Onsen & Mt. Rokko 1-Day Bus Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Minami
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Osaka Castle Park
- Amerikamura
- Namba Walk Shopping Mall
- Tombori River Walk
- Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
- Amerika-Mura Triangle Park
- National Bunraku Theater
- Ebisu Bridge
What kind of hotels are in Chuo?
Are there hotels near Chuo?
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels