Minato
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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 Bay Tower
After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
Mount Tempozan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Market Place
During your visit to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Legoland Discovery Center
Bring the kids to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Things to do
Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket
Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO
Osaka: Roaming Internet with eSIM Mobile Data Plan
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Minato Hotel Deals
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
Very helpful staff and a spacious room. The A/C in centrally controlled so you get heat or A/C depending on the out side temp. The beds are decent just a little too hard for my liking, the pillows are a firm to very firm. It is a very short walk from the train station which is nice you have been ...
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Rooms are small but amenities inside were great. I would stay here again. Great access to Namba station.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Really enjoyed my stay at this hotel! The location is great and near entrances to the train station. There are underground shopping/restaurants near the hotel which can connect to Osaka station. I was confused walking through it but followed signs for "JR" and eventually found my way to Osaka station. ...
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Location is good for shopping and using the transportation
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Midosuji Hommachi Eki Tower
Yes overall is good and easy to access to train, very convenient
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great stay, excellent services and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Minato
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs, and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
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.
Fukushima
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Fukushima. Osaka Central Wholesale Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to see more of the city.
Nishishinsaibashi
Nishishinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Dotonbori and Amerikamura, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
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.
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).
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- Other vacations you might like
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium
- Osaka Bay Tower
- Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
- Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Kobe Harborland
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Mount Rokko
- Osaka Castle Park
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Port of Kobe
