Otemae
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Osaka Museum of History
You can study the exhibits at Osaka Museum of History, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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.
Things to do
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount
Otemae Hotel Deals
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Location is ideal for us, not too close to the busy Dotonbori area but within walking distance. It is beside the OCAT (Osaka City Air Terminal?), which is connected to the underground train stations. On a rainy day, it is convenient to use the underground that leads to Namba Station and also to Dotonbori ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Everything was wonderful about this hotel - except the two elevators you need to use to get to and from your room. It was very clean, the gym is nice, there's filtered water and ice just down the hall, great baggage transport, and close to the train station. The room is very small, but I understand ...
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
The hotel location is perfect for tourisim. Main attractions are close and also transport. The rooms are big and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
The OneFive Osaka Namba Kuromon
Namba Oriental Hotel
This was the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Great options for breakfast, staff were super friendly and accommodating. Location was excellent, overall an amazing place to stay.
Reviewed on May 6, 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Everyone was super friendly and helpful I loved staying here.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Otemae
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Chuo
Chuo is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Osaka Castle. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Sakaisuji-hommachi Station or Matsuyamachi Station.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider a stop by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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.
Shinchi
Visitors often come to Shinchi for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Sankei Hall Breeze and Herbis Plaza. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Nishi-Umieda Station.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider a stop by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighborhood.
