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.
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: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka: Umeda Sky Building - Kuchu Teien Observatory Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Minami
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
5 star
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Room was nice ans simple, bathroom was awesome and had an amazing bidet. The free breakfast was excellent and the baggage lockers super useful and free. Only complaint was the very hard bed for some reason. Like extra firm. But otherwise great place great location
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Fantastic, great location, great facilities awesome stay
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
HOTEL AMANEK Osaka Namba
We had to leave early due to snow storm effecting flights but I wish we could’ve stayed longer and more days. The staff were so nice, always saying hi and bye when entering or leaving. It was clean, and had many amenities, even a place to warm up food. I will be staying here next time when coming ...
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Close to everywhere. Very nice!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko Osaka
The hotel is well maintained, clean hallways, spotless room, beds are comfortable, the room is spacious enough for two people, staff are kind,but they just need to smile.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 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).
