Minato Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Legoland Discovery Center
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Minato
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
"Honestly one of the best stays in Japan so far , if you are planning to stay anywhere in Osaka this hotel is very nice and convenient, train station is about a 2-3 min walk , plenty of restaurants right inside the actual hotel building , a 24/7 family mart right outside for any late night snack or ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"This hotel is very clean and organized, staff are always ready to assist, location is excellent and convenient."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Overall the room was great, location of the hotel very convenient. The downside was more personal preference, the AC was not cold enough. Laundry facilities a plus. ice and water dispenser also nice."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Namba Oriental Hotel's best part is the location, central, middle of the buzz and very dynamic, you step out into a video game literally! I liked the cleanliness of the room, the hotel staff and the laundry facilities as well as breakfast. Would definitely recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"This hotel was amazing for the price! The rooms were very spacious and the hotel appears luxurious. Their AC is also on point :)"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
"Amazing hotel! Very comfortable beds and rooms are spacious. The bathrooms are a god send with a rainfall shower made you feel amazing after a long day. Close to subway steps away or 8min max walk to a different line. Would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minato
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.
Naniwa
Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower 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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nishinari
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.
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).
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.
