Minato
Osaka
Visit Minato
Popular places to visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Legoland Discovery Center
Bring the kids to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Bay Tower
After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
Mount Tempozan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Market Place
During your visit to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Top hotels in Minato
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
"Great experience,clean room and fatastic view"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Public bath"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The location is convenient to shops, restaurants and subways. Lots to do and eat in the immediate location. The only thing I didn't like was the size of the room for 3 adults, with 3 beds. There was no room to put your things and with 3 suitcases, and backpacks it was pretty tight. Because of the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
"Very happy with our stay, easy check in and check out. Helpful and friendly staff. Room is clean."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"I did not like that that they would charge 1000yen per person to sit in bar pluss two drinks minimum. Consequently we did not use their bar."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Good location"
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026
Where to stay in Minato
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).
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).
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 Hozenji-Yokocho Alley. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Kita
Umeda Arts Theater and NU Chayamachi are top sights in Kita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nakazakicho Station or Nakatsu Station to see more sights in the area.
