Minato Travel Guide

Osaka

A large aquarium with a prominent giant crab and various fish species.
A large digital art installation with geometric patterns and a central figure on a building facade.
An aquarium with visitors observing fish.
A pile of blue plush sharks with pink fins and white spots.
An indoor pool with icebergs and seals.

Stay near popular Minato attractions

A large building with a colorful mosaic mural, a central yellow structure, and a blue sky.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

8.8/10 (3,369 reviews)
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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Things to do

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

฿4,363
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
teamLab, Floating Resonating Lamps on Oike Lake

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

฿920
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

฿410
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

฿991
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan

฿85
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

฿3,909
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
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Top hotels in Minato

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿1,654 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿1,654
฿2,001 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,458 reviews)
"A very nice and modern looking decor. Check in was a bit complicated. The room was tiny but that is common in many hotels in Japan. Handy to have a convenience store in the hotel and a nice cafe on the main floor. On the 4th floor in the seated area we saw two big cockroaches. I know in the summer ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿3,348 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,348
฿4,236 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,703 reviews)
"Centralize location to shopping and restaurants. Easy to get around and not too far from the train station."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is ฿2,419 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿2,419
฿3,139 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,293 reviews)
"Great location and very clean room!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita Izumisano Osaka-fu
The price is ฿1,371 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿1,371
฿1,659 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,370 reviews)
"Good to have family mart on the second floor. Good sized room and washroom."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

4 out of 5
2-5-15 Shinsaibashi-suji Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is ฿2,703 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,703
฿3,270 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,204 reviews)
"Lovely staff, great location and premium rooms for a good price."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿944 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿944
฿1,038 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (830 reviews)
"The location is very convenient. The staff was very helpful in extending our stay."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
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Where to stay in Minato

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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

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).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

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.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

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.

A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

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 NU Chayamachi.

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