Otemae
Osaka





Popular places to visit

Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Universal Studios Japan
Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park.

Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.

Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

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.
Things to do

4-Hour Best of Osaka Local Walk with Castle

Osaka Early Morning Osaka Castle Tour Avoid Crowds

Osaka: Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert – Top Sights

Explore Castle with a Local Host and a Multilingual Audio Guide

Osaka Highlights: 4Hrs Guided Walking Tour with a Native Expert

Osaka's Anime Culture and History Walking Tour with a local guide
Top hotels in Otemae

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

HOTEL UNIVERSAL PORT
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Otemae

Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.

Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider a stop by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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.

Shinchi
Visitors often come to Shinchi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Nishi-Umieda Station.

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.

Minami
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.
- Otemae University
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Osaka Castle
- Spa World
- Intex Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nara Park
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Kuromon Ichiba Market
- Yanmar Stadium Nagai
- Orix Theater
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Umeda Sky Building
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Dotonbori Glico Sign