Chuo Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
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.
Kuromon Market
Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.
Osaka Castle Park
After visiting Osaka Castle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Chuo
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Reviewed on 2 Sep 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Namba Oriental Hotel
Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
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.
Shinsaibashi
You'll love the popular shops in Shinsaibashi, and you might want to stick around to check out Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, a top place to visit.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Minami
Enjoy the popular shops in Minami. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station to see more of Osaka.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Sennichimae
If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.
Hotels Near Chuo, Osaka
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
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- Nishi Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Kitahorie Hotels
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