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 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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Tsutenkaku Tower
Come to marvel at the tower that reaches to heaven and meet Billiken, the god of happiness and good luck.
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
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Minami Ward Hotel Deals
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
the hotel was convenient
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Great hotel with a great location right next to the station.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great stay, excellent services and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 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
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The room was clean and the staff were polite and helpful. The breakfast buffet exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Minami Ward
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).
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.
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
- Spa World
- Osaka Castle
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Nipponbashi
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Port of Kobe
- Abeno Harukas
- Osaka Castle Park
- Mount Koyasan
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Nara Kenko Land
