Nakanoshima Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Nakanoshima
Popular places to visit
Osaka International Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Osaka International Convention Center during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Osaka Science Museum
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Science Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Nakanoshima Park
Visit Osaka’s first public park, a place to relax, share a coffee with friends, and enjoy the city skyline.
Osaka City Hall
After visiting Osaka City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Osaka Central Public Hall
You can find out about the history of Osaka with a trip to Osaka Central Public Hall. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
The National Museum of Art Osaka
You can study the exhibits at The National Museum of Art Osaka, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Osaka. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
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 Nakanoshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
Place is beautiful and clean. Staff are spectacular and very attentive to detail. Train ride away from all attractions.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG
Excellent hotel and highly recommend. It is a bit upscale but the shuttle bus really helps! Book early for USJ, I messaged the hotel in advance. Shuttle to Osaka station really makes life easy as the hotel is a bit far from the station.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Beautiful property - we booked this last minute for a great rate. It is a gorgeous property with spectacular views of Osaka - we stayed in a corner twin room. The restaurants are overpriced but the food and service are wonderful. Great overall location - can walk easily to shopping, Dontonbori and ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lots of amenities in the area, room is clean, and staff are helpful
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Awesome
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nakanoshima
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station to see more of the city.
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Fukushima
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.
Nishi
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.
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.
