Chuo Travel 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 Ichiba 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.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
Enjoy an entertaining night of Japanese-style comedy, theatre and musical acts at this lively entertainment complex in central Osaka.
Osaka Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Castle Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto & Nara Bus Tour w/ Kinkakuji Ticket
Osaka's Best and Brightest by Private Vehicle
Osaka: Full-Day Private City Tour with a Guide and Transport
Osaka Food & Culture 6hr Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Osaka: Private Workshop on Traditional Japanese Ceramics
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Shinsaibashi
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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).
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- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels
- Uehonmachi Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels