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.
Osaka Castle Park
After visiting Osaka Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Activities
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
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[Same Day OK] Osaka 4 hour, Castle, Market, Walking tour
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
In a good location, with Lawson connected to the lobby. The room was small
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
We did bot had breakfast there. The a/c work perfectly. The lady at reception was exceptional. Yes it look old, but we had a great experience
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
We had a room with a queen bed & 2 twin beds. To our surprise, we had 2 bathrooms for us to use. It was a convenient. Our room was spacious- got a space for a 2 seater sofa to relax in. Room was clean. Staff were great! Breakfast had a good variety. Laundry was convenient. We would stay here ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
I stayed in 7 different hotels during my 5 week Asia trip and this would probably rank at 1 or 2. I stayed in the standard twin room (23SQM). The finishes and decor was top notch, and that washroom was so nice. Clean, sleak and had an amazing shower. My 5yr old said he loved the shower. Check in ...
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Impressed with the size of the room
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Namba Oriental Hotel
Room was clean and buffet breakfast was good. Although the room was outdated we had a good stay and there was space in the room which is more rare for Japan hotels
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
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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- Visit Maishima Sports Island
- Visit Naniwacho
- Visit Toyonaka
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- Visit Daito
- Visit Minami
- Visit Matsubara
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- 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
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