Chuo Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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.
Osaka-jō Hall
Catch an event at Osaka-jō Hall during your trip to Osaka. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
Kuromon Market
Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.
Dotonbori Glico Sign
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a stop at Dotonbori Glico Sign. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Top hotels in Chuo
Namba Oriental Hotel
Room space
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
I gave this hotel 4 stars because my room was smaller than in all the other hotels in which we stayed. Barely able to walk around the beds. Aside from that, the hotel was very clean, the staff was helpful, and the breakfast offered was extensive, including salad, rice and curry, eggs, sausage, lox, ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Hotel Forza Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Clean room
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
The bed sheets had blood stains on them like dried up blood that didn’t come out, the room was extremely small & I stayed at a different location the same company it was not like that. Don’t even get me started on the staff and how terrible dealing with them was. You have zero control over the AC ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
This hotel has an awesome location, as it is right next to Dotonbori street. Staff were very helpful and friendly. They do have a washer and dryer, but with only 3 machines we were not able to do our laundry and had to go to a laundromat. Our AC was also not working the first couple days. However, ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
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