Minami
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.

Nipponbashi
During your trip to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and coffeehouses.

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.

Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.

Namba Parks
Find some respite in a leafy oasis terraced across eight levels of an inner-city shopping mall, where parks and gardens blend with contemporary architecture.

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 Minami

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
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Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Smooth check in and check out. Rooms were spacious and clean.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Namba Oriental Hotel
The room was clean and the staff was nice.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 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 Nikko Osaka
Location and clean
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka-Namba
Very convenient location, with many amenities. Will choose this place again.
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minami

Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

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.

Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Namba
Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
