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.
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.
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.
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:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Pickleball in Osaka, Kobe & Kyoto with Locals!
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Minato Hotel Deals
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
The view from the room was great, friendly staff always greeted me when walking by, and the shopping plaza on the first was very convenient.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
There are a few APA Hotels in Osaka but I like this location as it is a close walk to Dotonbori and Namba station. The amenities are nice and clean. Breakfast buffet is amazing.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Will definitely stay here again, right in the central location of osaka station with malls, food, transportation but not Hilton prices.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The room is clean and comfy. The staffs are courteous. helpful .
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was clean Staff were helpful and friendly Liked that they had laundry facilities
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Enjoyed our stay very much. It was close to Dotonbori and there was a lot of food options, breakfast was delicious and excellent. Would stay here again. The staff was very nice. The room we chose was on the smaller size, but we made it work. We also knew the room was small. They had space to store ...
Reviewed on Dec 3, 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).
Minato
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- Other vacations you might like
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
- Legoland Discovery Center
- Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
- Osaka Bay Tower
- Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium
- Osaka Culturarium Tempozan
- Universal Studios Japan
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Arima Onsen
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Umeda Sky Building
- Universal CityWalk Osaka
- Osaka-jō Hall
- Kobe Harborland
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Port of Kobe
- Osaka Castle Park
- Rokkosan Ski Area
