Visit Minami Ward
Popular places to visit
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.
Spa World
Relax in world culture-themed spas, recharge with medicinal saunas and play around in a water park at this comprehensive health retreat.
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.
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Minami Ward Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
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Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
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Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
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Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
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Other neighborhoods around Minami Ward
Suminoe
The bars and waterfront are just a few things visitors like about Suminoe. Port of Osaka and Osaka Nanko Fishing Park are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ferry Terminal Station or Nanko-higashi Station to get around the larger area.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
Tennoji
Major railway hub in southern Osaka, Tennōji boasts shopping streets like Abenobashisuji and centers such as Mio and Kintetsu Department Store. Explore Shitennō-ji temple, Tennōji Park, and the iconic Tsutenkaku tower in Shinsekai district.
Naniwa
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.
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).
Minato
You might enjoy the shopping while in Minato. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Asashiobashi Station or Bentencho Station to see more of the city.
Minami Ward
- Places of interest
- Minami Ward Hotels by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Osaka neighborhoods
- Minami Ward Hotels by Brand
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Kuromon Market
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Mount Koyasan
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Nara Kenko Land
- Port of Kobe
- Abeno Harukas
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Osaka Castle Park
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Namba Parks
