Minato Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large aquarium with a prominent giant crab and various fish species.
A large digital art installation with geometric patterns and a central figure on a building facade.
An aquarium with visitors observing fish.
A pile of blue plush sharks with pink fins and white spots.
An indoor pool with icebergs and seals.

Stay near popular Minato attractions

A large building with a colorful mosaic mural, a central yellow structure, and a blue sky.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

8.8/10 (3,369 reviews)
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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Activities

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

NZ$233
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$22
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Picture 36 for Activity Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

NZ$52
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$76
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$210
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

NZ$91
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Minato Hotel Deals

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

4 out of 5
1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$124 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$124
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
"お風呂に髪の毛一本、床のシミはたくさんあったものの、まーいいやと思える高層階の景色でした。 私自身高層階からの景色が大好きで、また泊まりたいと思いました。また、ヘアアイロンやドライヤーも質の高い物を置いていてくれて、そこも嬉しかったです。部屋のサイズも申し分なし！快適な空間をありがとうございました！"

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$102 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$102
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Nipponbashi are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,489 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$186 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$186
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$53 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$53
20 July - 21 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Spa World are located nearby.
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$157 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$157
21 July - 22 July
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,310 reviews)
"A really beautiful hotel in a central location. The suite was large and beautiful inside and views. Close enough to Dontonbori without the noise."

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita Izumisano Osaka-fu
The price is NZ$77 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$77
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,374 reviews)
"The best airport hotel we have stayed so far. Breakfast is excellent and the free shuttle bus to airport is amazing."

Reviewed on 16 July 2026

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Minato

Find the best Minato areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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