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.
Nakanoshima Park
Visit Osaka’s first public park, a place to relax, share a coffee with friends, and enjoy the city skyline.
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.
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.
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.
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
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Nakanoshima
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier
"This is a beautiful hotel and the staff both at the desk and servicing the rooms are top notch. We stayed also at the MGH in Kyoto and the same goes for that hotel. They are all excellent."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka, Vignette Collection by IHG
"Everything was just perfect. Hotel right over a subway station and also a shuttle that goes from the hotel to the Osaka Station and back every 15 min."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Helpful staff, one of the best hotels in Osaka. Perfect location."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Very clean and great location next to Osaka station with lots of amenities around. You do need to navigate 2 sets of lifts and it can get busy so just need to watch time a little - especially around checkout at 12. It’s a huge hotel and immaculately kept. Good coffee machine at reception."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Great location right next to transit and walking to shopping district! Property was clean and staff was very nice. View was amazing!!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Great staff. The rooms are ok - dirty carpets"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Nakanoshima
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).
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).
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.
Kita
Travellers love Kita for its popular shops, and you can see more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Umeda Arts Theater and Natural Hot Spring Naniwanoyu.
