Minami 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.
Nipponbashi
During your trip to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes.
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.
Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. 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.
Namba Parks
Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Minami
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Service and calls from the reception asking if we need towels.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Everything good
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The location was great and I feel very save especially when walking at wee hours and late at night. The staff was so courteous, the room was spotless , I really had a great stay
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Citadines Namba Osaka
Very clean, spacious, quiet and heated toilet seats!!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
1) 우메다역에서 가깝고 구름다리로 연결되어서 날씨에 상관없이 다닐 수 있어요. 2) 새로 생긴 호텔이라 시설이 깔끔하고 고급스러워요. 3) 직원들이 상냥합니다.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
방이 깨끗하고 직원분들도 매우 친절하여 다음에 또 방문 하고 싶어요
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Namba
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).
