Chuo Travel Guide
Osaka
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 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.
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.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Top hotels in Chuo
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
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
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.
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.
Chuo Travel Guide
- Osaka Castle
- Kuromon Market
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Dotonbori Glico Sign
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Amerikamura
- Namba Walk Shopping Mall
- Hozenji-Yokocho Alley
- Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street
- Hozen-ji Temple
- Doton Plaza
- Amerika-Mura Triangle Park
- Ebisu Bridge
- Mitsutera Temple
- Osaka minami move on arena
- Dotonbori Konamon Museum
- Tamatsukuri Inari Shrine
- Hope Chapel Osaka
Choose Your Chuo Hotel Style
Hotels Near Chuo, Osaka
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels
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