Title: Minato Travel Guide: Best of Minato, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Minato](https://expedia.co.uk/Minato-Osaka-Hotels.0-n179226-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Minato Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Minato.d179226.Car-Hire-Guide)[Minato Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Minato.d179226.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Minato Travel Guide ## Osaka ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91756-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91760-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes interior views and marine life as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91749-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91748-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91759-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Minato Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91746-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5/5(77 reviews) Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Attraction) ![Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91620-Tempozan-Harbor-Village-Ferris-Wheel.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tempozan-Giant-Ferris-Wheel-Minato.d6076360.Attraction) ![Osaka Bay Tower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/cee6807274fc5a21feafc06d2a2dd233.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Bay-Tower-Minato.d553248635975478017.Attraction) ![Mount Tempozan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3b7613c9321f803577154229822fc7c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Tempozan Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Tempozan-Minato.d553248621532771441.Attraction) ![Tempozan Market Place](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a79d65d58458b7fcb011bf6570a0992b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tempozan Market Place During your visit to Osaka, you can do some window-shopping at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tempozan-Market-Place-Minato.d553248621562273125.Attraction) #### Legoland Discovery Center 4/5(17 reviews) Bring your family to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Legoland-Discovery-Center-Minato.d553248622443074324.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48688375/8bcca182-8bfb-4571-9ef8-1e7ca81f1579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-universal-studios-japan-admission-ticket.a48688375.activity-details) ![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation £126 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/8e9d7dcf-8600-4c5a-8660-6dedca75122b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osakafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details) ![Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936368/4a7f0aa7-c8fa-4bae-a8ac-698128a51b42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket £9 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-teamlab-botanical-garden-entry-ticket.a47936368.activity-details) ![Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50333205/51fabc26-eee2-43f8-9b4a-f9516b1b4c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Unveiled: A Self-Guided Journey Through Japan's Kitchen £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-unveiled-a-self-guided-journey-through-japans-kitchen.a50333205.activity-details) ![Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49277273/52f9d27f-f6a4-4c54-9103-2a75ca719b86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka £45 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-unesco-highlights-full-day-tour-from-osaka.a49277273.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Minato ![ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21080000/21078100/21078021/bc42c965_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower 1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku Osaka Osaka £58 19 Jan - 20 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,185 reviews) Beautiful hotel Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=21078021&PinnedHotelID=21078021&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £54 19 Jan - 20 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (3,450 reviews) Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk. Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £61 26 Jan - 27 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,147 reviews) Great stay close to Osaka Station. Rooms were small (but normal for the area), amenities were great, easy to walk to the station or subway. Breakfast was awesome - lots of options. I would stay again. Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) ![BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117655000/117654930/9e3d94bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi 4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka £29 25 Jan - 26 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (361 reviews) Great staff, clean room, great view! Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) ![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba 1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu £40 19 Jan - 20 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (2,288 reviews) Everything was good overall. Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/48700af4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £122 25 Jan - 26 Jan additional charges may apply Stay at this luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Osaka Castle and Dotonbori are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews) Great location, great rooms, nice Onsen, good staff - the only thing they get wrong is the cafe (coffee) isn't open at 7/8am - it only opens at 9am but closes at 8pm (when no one is having coffee & it's empty). Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F01%2F2026&endDate=26%2F01%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179226) [See all 4,630 properties in Minato](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=179226) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Nishi.dx179213) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477815-Naniwa-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naniwa 4.5/5(82 area reviews) Dotonbori and Spa World are top sights in Naniwa, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more sights in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Naniwa.dx179180) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477605-Osaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishishinsaibashi Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Nishishinsaibashi.dx553248635389799337) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nishinari 5/5(3 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Nishinari.dx6204272) ![Namba featuring a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/122000/122423-Namba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Namba 4.5/5(309 area reviews) Visitors to Namba love its popular shops, and you can check out Dotonbori and Namba Parks. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai). [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Namba.dx6050895) ![Shinsaibashi which includes street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/174000/174750-Shinsaibashi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Shinsaibashi.dx6223824) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Minato Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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