Namba

Osaka

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Namba featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
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Namba which includes street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people

With thrilling amusement arcades, underground bars, neon billboards and second-hand shopping, this dynamic district never ceases to surprise.

Experience the excitement of ritzy Namba, Osaka's primary entertainment district. With undercover shopping centers, canalside restaurants, neon-lit thoroughfares and traditional theaters, there is plenty here to entertain.

Enter Namba from the north and follow crowds passing through the mighty Shinsaibashi shopping arcade. The walkway is just under 2,000-feet (600-meters) long and houses a range of trendy brand stores. Battle the claw machine at a Sega gaming arcade, get your phone repaired at a pop-up stall or have professional cartoonists draw you as a caricature.

The northwestern side of the district has an adults-only vibe. Delve into the stranger lifestyles of Osaka's underground scene as you explore quirky themed bars, cat-petting cafés and stores selling imaginative gadgets.

Take a boat tour down the Dotonbori canal, which runs east to west through the center of the district. After disembarking, you may want to wander along the promenade, where you’ll find dumpling stalls and Don Quixote, a popular duty-free department store.

Visit the waterfront at night to experience its bar scene, which is fuelled by lively music, engaging street performers and streams of passers-by. Night is also the best time to appreciate the oversized neon billboards and the Glico Running Man, a huge depiction of a runner crossing a finishing line, which has become iconic to Osaka.

South of the canal, see rare wood block prints from the 18th century at the tasteful but small Ukiyo-e Museum. Nearby Hozenji Yokocho alley is a popular dining spot, with more than 60 traditional restaurants. Pour water over the statues at Hozenji Temple for good fortune.

In Namba's southeast, explore the eclectic Nipponbashi DENDEN town. This bohemian shopping area specializes in used clothes, secondhand books, cooking knives and discount electronics.

For a night of cultural entertainment, book a seat at one of Namba's theaters. Watch Japanese comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, check out an oversized puppet performance at the National Bunraku Theatre or observe an elegant, dancing kabuki show at the Shochikuza Theatre.

The Namba district is located between Shinsaibashi subway station to the north and Nankai Namba station to the south. The area is best explored on foot.


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Top hotels in Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P6,663 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P6,663
P7,329 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,243 reviews)
"Very close to Dotonbori. You'll never go hungry as you're surrounded by convenience stores. The area is safe and walkable to shopping places and restaurants. We booked the double bed room for 2 people. If you're not used to Japanese hotels, this room might feel small to you. Packing was a bit of ..."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,262 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P11,262
P13,999 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,410 reviews)
"Clean and nice hotel. convenient to all shopping and restaurants. Friendly snd helpful staffs. Highly recommended!"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

5 out of 5
Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
The price is P9,283 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
P9,283
P11,743 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,278 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,219 reviews)
Best hotel
"Very friendly and kind"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Namba Oriental Hotel
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

4 out of 5
2 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (660 reviews)
"Modern and stylish hotel in a great location. Good breakfast. Complimentary coffee at check-in appreciated. Easy walking distance to Dotonbori. Namba district really nice. Very good for transport links to KIX."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

4 out of 5
4-3-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P16,984 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P16,984
P21,485 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (720 reviews)
"The public transportation and the number of places to dine and shop is incredible."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Namba

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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.

Sennichimae
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Minami

5/5(4 area reviews)

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.

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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.

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Naniwa

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.

Naniwa
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Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.

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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.

Minamisenba


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