Shinmachi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof and stone base.
A statue of a woman and child in a planter on a city sidewalk.
A modern building with a glass facade and a tree-lined sidewalk.
A modern building with large glass windows, a brick facade, and a covered entrance area.

Stay near popular Shinmachi attractions

Orix Theater

7.4/10 (278 reviews)
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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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 Shinmachi Hotel Deals

Smile Hotel Osaka Yotsubashi

Smile Hotel Osaka Yotsubashi

3 out of 5
1-chome-4-12 Shinmachi Nishi Ward Osaka Osaka
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$60 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$60
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and slippers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing spot!"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Smile Hotel Osaka Yotsubashi
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$104 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$104
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
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$187 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$187
26 Aug - 27 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,688 reviews)
"Great location for access to trains, great dining options and shopping."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

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$61 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$61
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (841 reviews)
"Great location but the building is old and could be better maintained. AC was so old that made noise when running and it took a long time to cool down the room. We got charged at reception for taxes I believe 600 yen. Not too pricey but unexpected."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$121 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$121
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is NZ$162 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$162
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,350 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, close to convenience stores, and within walking distance of Dotonbori. Pajamas and slippers are great. Friendly and respectful staff."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
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Our guide on where to stay in Shinmachi

Find the best Shinmachi 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 Osaka Shiki Theater. 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 castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.

Chuo

Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Shinmachi Travel Guide

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