Otemae Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Top hotels in Otemae
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
I will stay again 😍
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The room is clean, but the front office staff weren’t very friendly and they weren’t very accommodating. I felt that they did not care for foreigners. I saw that they were more gentle with Japanese customers more than foreigners. The breakfast buffet was OK. I feel like they didn’t stock up ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
My room was supposed to be 25sqm but didn't feel like it was that big, and definitely did not look like in the photos. Also, housekeeping just dumped our pajamas on the bed in a pile, never bothered to fold or hang them up. On my first day, I had actually already folded up our PJs neatly and left ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Perfect! Clean, gorgeous, near train station, excellent centralized location for everything! Best hotel of the entire trip!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was clean, WiFi was good. Air conditioning acted strange. Sometimes too warm.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Friendly staff, clean rooms and hotel. Good location.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Otemae
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum 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.
Shinchi
If you're spending time in Shinchi, you might enjoy attractions like Sankei Hall Breeze and Osaka Shiki Theater. 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.
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.
