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
Osaka: Lake Biwa, Moonlit Temple and Omi Highlights Day Trip
Top hotels in Otemae
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
"Helpful staff, one of the best hotels in Osaka. Perfect location."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
"The room was clean. Looks bigger in the picture. The bathroom area was a bit smaller than expected. There was only two of us in the room and we had to squeeze past eachother here and there. One thing is they didn’t create space for luggage. But overall it was doable."
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
"Great location right next to transit and walking to shopping district! Property was clean and staff was very nice. View was amazing!!"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
"Great staff. The rooms are ok - dirty carpets"
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
"Great for someone who doesn’t want to interact too much with staff. It was very nice and well positioned."
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Umeda Eki Tower
"Bed was comfy but bath was small for someone who is tall. No drawer space at all"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 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 Dōtombori Arcade. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Kita
Umeda Arts Theater and Natural Hot Spring Naniwanoyu 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.
