Chuo
Osaka
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. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Chuo
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Location
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Very clean
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Very clean, friendly staff. Great stay.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Very nice and clean, staff was very helpful, and it has a 7-11 on floor 2 that was very convenient the spa does not allow tattoos but I wasn’t expecting it to be tattoo friendly this is just a heads up but all in all thank you APA for an enjoyable stay
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Loved the hotel and the location. Overall great choice!
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Club breakfast is limited item same every day, always went out of food, need take subway to everywhere, won’t stay again!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 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 a stop by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider a stop by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Dōtombori Arcade. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Nishishinsaibashi
Nishishinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Dotonbori and Amerikamura, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
