Chuo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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.
Kuromon Market
Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.
Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka-jō Hall
Catch an event at Osaka-jō Hall during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Enjoy an entertaining night of Japanese-style comedy, theatre and musical acts at this lively entertainment complex in central Osaka.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Shin-Osaka to Tokyo Bullet Train Shinkansen Tickets (2 hours 35 minutes)
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Location is very near dotonburi, near namba, and also very close to the station, the amenities are adequate, rooms are clean, and the staff are very accommodating to your inquiries. But it is a big hotel near popular areas so if you like quiet this is not the hotel for you.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Great hotel with prime location. Staff super friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Everything was spotless, I'd say some amenities missing in the room such as microwave, towel hooks
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Nice accomidations, includes everything you might have forgotten in the lobby like hair straightner, hair band, face wash, etc. Literally a 3 minute walk away from Dontonbori. The walls are a little bit too thin though, I could hear everyone talking and laughing as I walked the hallway. Only 3 washer ...
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Service was outstanding.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
I stayed in this hotel whenever I visit Osaka in the past 15 years. The location is excellant. Staff are nice and helpful. Since the renovation this year, the price has been raised by 50% I believe. Cannot afford it and have to look for somewhere more affordable.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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- Hotels near Osaka-jō Hall
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- Osaka Prefecture Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Hotels near Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Hotels near Doton Plaza
- Uehonmachi Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Hotels near Dotonbori
- Osaka Hotels
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- Hotels near Osaka Castle
- Nakanoshima Hotels
- Hotels near Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Hotels near Kids Plaza Osaka
- Hotels near Osaka-Namba Station
- Hotels near Nagahoribashi Station
- Soemon-Cho Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Namba Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Hotels near Osaka Station City
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Apa Hotels in Shinsaibashi
- Hankyu Dai Ichi Hotel Group in Nakanoshima
- Nippon Travel Agency Hotels in Osaka
- Rihga Royal Hotels in Osaka
- Hotel Monterey Group in Osaka
- Solare Hotels and Resorts in Osaka
- Romantic Hotels in Tennoji
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Tennoji
- Luxury Hotels in Kyobashi
- Boutique Hotels in Nakanoshima
- Cheap Hotels in Namba
- Luxury Hotels in Namba
- Boutique Hotels in Namba
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Namba
- Family Hotels in Namba
- Cheap Hotels in Osaka
- Luxury Hotels in Osaka
- Boutique Hotels in Osaka
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Kyutaromachi
- Cheap Hotels in Tanimachi
- Beach Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Family Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Cheap Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Pet Friendly Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Business Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- Lgbt Welcoming Hotels in Chuo
- Boutique Hotels in Shinsaibashi
- Capsule Hotels in Osaka
- Guest Houses in Osaka-Namba Station
- Serviced Apartments in Osaka-Namba Station
- Capsule Hotels in Osaka Prefecture
- B&B in Osaka Prefecture
- Visit Maishima Sports Island
- Visit Naniwacho
- Visit Toyonaka
- Visit Fujiidera
- Visit Daito
- Visit Minami
- Visit Matsubara
- Visit Doyamacho
- Visit Joto
- Visit Osaka
- Visit Tennoji
- Visit Shinimazato
- Visit Sonezakishinchi
- Visit Ikuno
- Visit Namba
- Visit Kadoma
- Visit Dojima
- Visit Kashiwara
- Visit Suita
- Visit Higashinari
- Visit Hirano Ward
- Visit Habikino
- Visit Nishitenma
- Namba Hatch
- Nakanoshima Park
- Osaka Holidays
- Osaka International Peace Center
- Ebisu Bridge
- Osaka International Convention Center
- Doton Plaza
- Orix Theater
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Prefecture Holidays
- Dotonbori
