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
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Kimono Rental Traditional Experience at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Chuo Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- What kind of hotels are in Chuo?
- Hotels Near Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
- More holiday ideas
What kind of hotels are in Chuo?
Are there hotels near Chuo?
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels
