Otemae
Osaka
Visit Otemae
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
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 Otemae
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"The location and cleanliness.And near where you can go."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"Good location and convenient"
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Clean room with great view. Hotel is located above train station"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"The rooms are outdated and not super clean. The staff are helpful enough. The buffet breakfast is decent. The laundry room is super clean and new."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
"Well located hotel, clean rooms although small. Not very updated in the bathroom fixtures."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
"This place was amazing. From the spacious room, to the comfy beds. It was all very clean and very close to the train station. I would definitely be back and stay at this same place."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026
Where to stay in Otemae
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.
