Minato Travel Guide

Osaka
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(77 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
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Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.

Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
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Osaka Bay Tower

After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Osaka Bay Tower
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Mount Tempozan

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Mount Tempozan
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Tempozan Market Place

During your visit to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

Tempozan Market Place
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Legoland Discovery Center

4/5(17 reviews)

Bring your family to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Legoland Discovery Center

Things to do

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Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port

฿13,157
Per adult
Kyoto Full-Day Excursion from Kobe (Osaka) Port
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From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket

฿2,942
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
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Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle

฿26,324
Per adult
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
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Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)

฿3,110
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka Food Tour (13 Delicious Dishes at 5 Local Eateries)
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Osaka 1 day city tour

฿2,392
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka 1 day city tour
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Osaka Cooking Class

฿4,784
Per adult
Osaka Cooking Class
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Top hotels in Minato

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
3.5 out of 5
1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,425 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿1,425
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)
"Stations walkable 10 mins, Dotonbori is just across the street , very friendly staff , you don’t need to bring amenities with you , before you go to the elevator to your room all bathroom amenities is ready for you to grab. From lotion to sunblock hair brush hair pony tail , face wash and etc is ..."

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho, Kita, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ฿3,125 per night from 8 May to 9 May
฿3,125
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,481 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located near many amenities and the station"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
3.5 out of 5
1-1-35 Shibata 1, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
฿2,156
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,491 reviews)
"close to bus terminal"

Reviewed on 19 Apr 2024

Hotel New Hankyu Osaka
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita, Izumisano, Osaka-fu
The price is ฿2,202 per night from 23 May to 24 May
฿2,202
per night
23 May - 24 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)
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"Was a very good place to stay for our first night in Japan. They had an ATM in the hotel along with a convenient store that had lots of food and snacks and drinks. About a 6 min walk to the train stop. And walking around outside at night is very fun."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
3 out of 5
2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,067 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
฿2,067
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The property is much more spacious than other comparable room classifications. The added onsen option works well for most (I have tattoos so I could not use these)."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

APA HOTEL＆RESORT〈OSAKA UMEDA EKI TOWER〉
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
4 out of 5
6-2-52 Shimaya Konohana-ku, Osaka
The price is ฿2,934 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,934
per night
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,353 reviews)
"Property was in perfect location if your going to universal studios! Needs to be updated rooms are very dated but clean"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
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Other neighbourhoods around Minato

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Nishi

4/5(26 area reviews)

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.

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Naniwa

4.5/5(82 area reviews)

Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area.

Naniwa
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Fukushima

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Fukushima
Satsumasendai showing shopping as well as a large group of people

Nishishinsaibashi

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nishishinsaibashi
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Nishinari

5/5(3 area reviews)

Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.

Nishinari
Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(309 area reviews)

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).

Namba

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