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
Fully refundable
The price is ¥13,059 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥13,059
¥14,519 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (2,274 reviews)
"Very functional, great value and breakfast, rooms slightly on the smaller end but has everything you would need."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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 ¥34,200 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
¥34,200
¥43,263 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,305 reviews)
Great location
"Lovely hotel in central Osaka. Namba is close to lord of attractions and the hotel is only 10min walk to the station. Family room is a must if you have kids, with bunk beds looking out into Osaka and a door to separate the rooms it’s worth the upgrade. Hotel staff were helpful and accommodating and ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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 ¥14,837 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥14,837
¥16,321 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! (1,242 reviews)
"Location is amazing. Free-use of laundry facilities is an excellent addition. Not all employees are fluent in English."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

5 out of 5
5-1-60 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥29,043 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥29,043
¥36,101 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
"Center of all Osaka!"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

Hotel Keihan Namba Grande

4 out of 5
2 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is ¥18,327 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
¥18,327
¥20,389 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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! (671 reviews)
"A great stay"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 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 ¥30,759 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
¥30,759
¥38,910 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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! (730 reviews)
"The best hotel in Osaka. Right in middle of Namba, and has dedicated elevator exit from subway into the hotel. Superior convenience that can't be beaten!"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Other neighborhoods around Namba

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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.

Sennichimae
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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