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: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Top hotels in Minato
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Excellent Hotel! Could be a 5 star! Perfect location with a large grocery store below hotel. The staff are ALL professional and pleasantly welcoming. The breakfast buffet has everything you could imagine in a massive beautiful room on the 23rd floor. Thank You Yamanaka for your morning warm greetings! ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Our stay is amazing.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Honestly great place to stay. Room was perfect for what we needed and shower was very nice. Also, since it is connected to the station, it is very easy to get around the entire area and is close to some of the best shopping and food.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Excellent well-balanced breakfast, fast & professional responses from staff.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Amazing room, great facilities and excellent customer service. The sauna and spa was fantastic with unmatched views. I’d definitely stay there again! Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Nice hotel, convenience stay in Namba, and staff was excellent, very friendly, helpful and quick response. For sure stay again when travel to Osaka
Reviewed on 8 Mar 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 Osaka City Air Terminal 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.
Fukushima
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.
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).
