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
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Chuo
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Great hotel chain, very clean and comfortable
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Smooth check in and check out. Rooms were spacious and clean.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Amazing location, polite english speaking front desk staff, clean room, small but manageable, broken cabinet door for small fridge unit 734, no safe, spa at the upper floor, wifi connectivity is really bad. Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market within walking distance. Please improve your wifi ...
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
Love this hotel and it’s our 2nd time staying here. Great location right in the middle of dontonburi and shinsaibashi. Hotel basement leads directly to subway Rooms are big, clean and comfortable Big buffet spread and there’s new food items daily
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
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.
