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 Ichiba 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
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount
Kyoto & Nara & Uji: Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train,Fushimi Inari Taisha & Nara Park
Top hotels in Chuo
Nest Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Candeo Hotels Osaka Namba
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji
Reviewed on 27 Jul 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
Travellers to Shinsaibashi praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and Mitsutera Temple.
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
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Kyutaromachi Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Shinmachi Hotels
- Kitahorie Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels
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