Otemae Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Otemae
Popular places to visit
Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
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 Otemae
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Amazing location"
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"It is extremely difficult to find hotel rooms in Japan near a main train station for our family of 4: 2 adults, 1 teen, and 1 child. The Hankyu Respire Osaka is a couple minutes away on foot to Osaka City Station. Hotel is very clean, free coffee in the lobby for hotel guests starting at 6am. There’s ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Great location right next to transit and walking to shopping district! Property was clean and staff was very nice. View was amazing!!"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
"Bring your own rags and bring your own water if tap is not your thing. They do not have any wash clothes available and they do not have water fountains (though they have ice)."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
"Wonderful hotel, modern room, amazing views of the city, delicious food and breakfast in the lounge, friendly staff, perfect location, cool rooftop bars, easy to catch taxis from. Overall, we loved staying here. We loved the city of Osaka, and we will definitely return to this hotel."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
"We absolutely LOVED our stay at Universal Port. It was about a 5 minute walk from the train station and right next to City Walk. You could see Universal Studios from our window! Plus our room had an amazing view of the water. The room was super spacious and very clean. We added the breakfast buffet ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Otemae
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).
Umeda
Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
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.
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.
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 Natural Hot Spring Naniwanoyu.
