Namba

Osaka

Namba featuring a city
Namba featuring a city and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Namba showing a city
Namba which includes a city
Namba featuring street scenes and a city as well as a large group of people
With thrilling amusement arcades, underground bars, neon billboards and second-hand shopping, this dynamic district never ceases to surprise. 

Experience the excitement of ritzy Namba, Osaka's primary entertainment district. With undercover shopping centers, canalside restaurants, neon-lit thoroughfares and traditional theaters, there is plenty here to entertain.

Enter Namba from the north and follow crowds passing through the mighty Shinsaibashi shopping arcade. The walkway is just under 2,000-feet (600-meters) long and houses a range of trendy brand stores. Battle the claw machine at a Sega gaming arcade, get your phone repaired at a pop-up stall or have professional cartoonists draw you as a caricature. 

The northwestern side of the district has an adults-only vibe. Delve into the stranger lifestyles of Osaka's underground scene as you explore quirky themed bars, cat-petting cafés and stores selling imaginative gadgets.

Take a boat tour down the Dotonbori canal, which runs east to west through the center of the district. After disembarking, you may want to wander along the promenade, where you’ll find dumpling stalls and Don Quixote, a popular duty-free department store. 

Visit the waterfront at night to experience its bar scene, which is fuelled by lively music, engaging street performers and streams of passers-by. Night is also the best time to appreciate the oversized neon billboards and the Glico Running Man, a huge depiction of a runner crossing a finishing line, which has become iconic to Osaka.

South of the canal, see rare wood block prints from the 18th century at the tasteful but small Ukiyo-e Museum. Nearby Hozenji Yokocho alley is a popular dining spot, with more than 60 traditional restaurants. Pour water over the statues at Hozenji Temple for good fortune.

In Namba's southeast, explore the eclectic Nipponbashi DENDEN town. This bohemian shopping area specializes in used clothes, secondhand books, cooking knives and discount electronics.

For a night of cultural entertainment, book a seat at one of Namba's theaters. Watch Japanese comedy at Namba Grand Kagetsu, check out an oversized puppet performance at the National Bunraku Theatre or observe an elegant, dancing kabuki show at the Shochikuza Theatre.

The Namba district is located between Shinsaibashi subway station to the north and Nankai Namba station to the south. The area is best explored on foot.


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Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba

3 out of 5
Nanba Chuou-ku 2-chome 3 -9, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ¥14,090 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥14,090
¥15,550 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,230 reviews)
"We stayed at the family room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds. The room is very big with 2 full bathrooms, the location of the hotel is excellent, only 1 block away from the subway station. We took the limousine bus from Kansai airport to OTAC station and it takes about 8 minutes to walk to the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is ¥27,514 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
¥27,514
¥34,200 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,404 reviews)
"Situated in central Osaka. Convenient location More for people on business"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

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Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

5 out of 5
Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
The price is ¥23,184 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥23,184
¥29,328 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,276 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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Namba Oriental Hotel

Namba Oriental Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-17, Sennichi-Mae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥13,731 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥13,731
¥15,104 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Namba Oriental Hotel
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

4 out of 5
2 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Fully refundable
The price is ¥14,943 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥14,943
¥16,489 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (650 reviews)
"Quiet side of Namba but accessible to restaurants, walkable to the busy part of the city and great service!"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

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Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka

4 out of 5
4-3-3 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ¥30,735 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
¥30,735
¥38,880 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (715 reviews)
"The hotel was sitting on top of the Namba station, it has access to the station from and a family mart directly from one of the floors. Walking distance from Dotonbori. The rooms were clean and spacious. Very modern hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
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Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

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Tsutenkaku Tower which includes night scenes, signage and a city

Minami

4.5/5(59 area reviews)

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.

Minami
Amerikamura featuring a city and street scenes as well as an individual femail

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.

Nishishinsaibashi
Naniwa

Naniwa

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

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.

Naniwa
Shinsaibashi featuring street scenes

Shinsaibashi

4/5(1 area review)

Discover Osaka's main shopping hub, featuring the covered Shinsaibashi-suji street and Amerika-mura, a youth culture hotspot. Shop at luxury brands and popular stores, easily accessible via subway stations.

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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.

Minamisenba


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