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.
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.
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.
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: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Umeda Sky Building - Kuchu Teien Observatory Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Minato
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
Overall my stay was good. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are very clean. Housekeeping came daily to tidy up and make the bed. They provide basic hygiene items. The bed was ok but no major complaints there. The hotel is right near the trains which was very convenient. The price was great. I ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel is at a great location and is very close to OCAT (Osaka City Bus Terminal) and Namba Subway Sation. Staff are very friendly and can speak English. Rooms are clean and quiet and amenities are good. Check-in and Check-out process is easy and fast. The only downside is rooms are quite small. I ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was spotless and great staff
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
The room was very clean with plenty of ammenities. The only downside was the bathroom smelled a bit damp. Breakfast each morning eith a big selection and we found the hotel in a convenient location for everything in Osaka and to travel to other places nearby.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Excellent room, amenities and staff. Nearby to so many shops for shopping, restaurants and transport. Breakfast was plentiful and good.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Our family recently enjoyed a six-night stay in one of your family rooms, and we had a truly excellent experience.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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 Spa World 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).
