Chuo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with modern buildings, a large golden statue, and a park with trees and a pond.
A castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese castle with a moat and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a calm pond in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese castle with a white building atop a stone wall, overlooking a calm river.

Stay near popular Chuo attractions

A bustling urban river scene with illuminated buildings and a boat tour.

Dotonbori

8.8/10 (2,093 reviews)
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$281
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

NZ$21
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$51
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

NZ$74
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

NZ$206
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
teamLab, Floating Resonating Lamps on Oike Lake

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

NZ$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
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Our pick of the best Chuo Hotel Deals

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$55 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$55
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (851 reviews)
"Location was so great! Convenient to Ebi Bridge and Shinsaibashi. But the property (room we stayed at) was a little dirty. The ac unit hangs on the ceiling but the dusts are stuck in vents and it’s so noticeable. Staffs were helpful. They came in to take the trash away everyday which was ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）

4 out of 5
2-5-15 Shinsaibashi-suji Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$186 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$186
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,244 reviews)
"Hotel was in great location and clean"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Cross Hotel Osaka（ORIX HOTELS & RESORTS）
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama

4 out of 5
1-9-8 Kitahama Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$104 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$104
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi

3 out of 5
4-29 Sennichimae, Namba Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$95 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$95
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"Yes this room is tiny and frankly difficult to navigate in room with two people. You really can’t beat the location. Walking distance from lots of fun things to see and do. We booked two rooms for basically price of one- I really can’t complain."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

APA Hotel Namba Ekihigashi
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae Osaka Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$182 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$182
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,556 reviews)
"The hotel was in the heart of Dontonburi! The hotel was nice and clean. The staff was really helpful when it came to our needs. I accidentally booked a smoking room and they were able to change it to a non-smoking room at check in (I did have to pay a little more). They also helped us set up our ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji

4 out of 5
4-2-3Hiranomachi Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$178 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$178
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,713 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, staff was great, most were able to speak English. Double room was a bit tight but that seems to be the norm. Area is nice and there are lots of restaurants within walking distance."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
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Our guide on where to stay in Chuo

Find the best Chuo areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Chuo
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A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

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).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

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.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

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.

A modern cityscape with tall skyscrapers, one featuring a circular architectural element.

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 Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater.

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