Minato Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(91 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka Bay Tower

Osaka Bay Tower

4/5(1 review)

After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Osaka Bay Tower
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

4/5(1 review)

This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
Mount Tempozan

Mount Tempozan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mount Tempozan
Tempozan Market Place

Tempozan Market Place

During your visit to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Tempozan Market Place

Legoland Discovery Center

3.5/5(31 reviews)

Bring your family to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Legoland Discovery Center

Activities

Kyoto Full Day

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Book your tour to explore Japan’s rich heritage, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine and other must-see cultural landmarks

Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

AU$749
per traveller
Tailored Full Day Private Experience of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors
TRAinnovation, the band that won the world number one

Osaka Japanese Entertainment Show "UTAGE"

AU$42
per adult
Osaka Japanese Entertainment Show "UTAGE"
1-Full Day Private Experience of Culture and History of Kyoto for 1 Day Visitors

Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers

AU$749
per traveller
Kyoto Uncovered: One Full-Day Private Experience for First-Timers
Kinkakoji Temple

Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port

AU$749
per traveller
Shore excursion: Full Day Private Kyoto Tour From Osaka/Kobe Port
Private Customized 2 Full Days Tour in Kyoto for First Timers

Kyoto's Top City Highlights: 2-Day Private Tour Experience

AU$1,499
per traveller
Kyoto's Top City Highlights: 2-Day Private Tour Experience
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Our pick of the best Minato Hotel Deals

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$133 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$133
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,139 reviews)
"Very convenient for OCAT bus terminal access. Enjoyed their big bath house"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

3 out of 5
2-4-10, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room massages, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and value. Hotel is older and bathroom smells of sewage. It is clean though, just old; it might be due to ventilation issues. No smart tv."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$164 per night from 24 July to 25 July
AU$164
24 July - 25 July
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! (2,183 reviews)
"Pretty nice"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT

4 out of 5
1-1-111 Sakurajima, Konohana Ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is AU$279 per night from 25 July to 26 July
AU$279
25 July - 26 July
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,282 reviews)
"Great location, spacious quiet rooms, friendly staff. Good value for family stay."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is AU$185 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$185
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,630 reviews)
"Very clean and wonderful amenities in the room. Definitely recommend staying here!"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi

3.5 out of 5
2-6-25 Minamisenba, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$141 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$141
28 July - 29 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (714 reviews)
"Loved this hotel. Close to restaurant and shopping area. I will visit again!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
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Other neighbourhoods around Minato

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Nishi

4.5/5(31 area reviews)

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.

Nishi
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Naniwa

4.5/5(89 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
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Fukushima

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Fukushima is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to explore sights like Osaka Central Wholesale Market.

Fukushima
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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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Nishinari

4/5(4 area reviews)

Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.

Nishinari
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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