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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Umeda Sky Building - Kuchu Teien Observatory Admission Ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Top hotels in Chuo
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Enjoyed my brief stay here. The rooms are pretty simple, with all the expected amenities. The breakfast buffet is good, and I appreciate the always-available free coffee. Great hotel for tourists, and I imagine it is for business travelers as well. It’s literally next door to a subway station, which ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Located right next to the metro exit and major shopping area which is really convenient. Staff members are helpful and the hotel is neat and tidy overall. Coin laundry at the hotel is great! Only downside is the noise from vehicles outside at night.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
The room was clean and the staff was nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Amazing location, polite english speaking front desk staff, clean room, small but manageable, broken cabinet door for small fridge unit 734, no safe, spa at the upper floor, wifi connectivity is really bad. Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market within walking distance. Please improve your wifi ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
