Minato Travel Guide

Osaka

A large aquarium with a prominent giant crab and various fish species.
A large digital art installation with geometric patterns and a central figure on a building facade.
An aquarium with visitors observing fish.
A pile of blue plush sharks with pink fins and white spots.
An indoor pool with icebergs and seals.

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A large building with a colorful mosaic mural, a central yellow structure, and a blue sky.

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

8.8/10 (3,369 reviews)
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
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Things to do

The Universal Studio in Osaka

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

£99
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Picture 36 for Activity Osaka:Kimono Experience for Kids & Families at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

£22
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

£9
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka

£90
per adult
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

£39
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
teamLab, Floating Resonating Lamps on Oike Lake

TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket

£21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TeamLab Botanical Garden Osaka Ticket
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Top hotels in Minato

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

4 out of 5
1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £54 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£54
17 Aug - 18 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location of that hotel was convenient to other amenities"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £44 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£44
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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 Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

4 out of 5
1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka
The price is £79 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£79
27 Aug - 28 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,683 reviews)
"My room was almost 100% clean. There was a long hair on the toilet and rubbish in the carpet."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori

2 out of 5
2-13 Souemoncho Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka
The price is £27 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£27
30 Aug - 31 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (838 reviews)
"My stay was excellent from beginning to end. The staff was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help with any questions or requests. Their professionalism and hospitality made me feel right at home. The hotel itself was exceptionally clean, from the lobby to my room. Housekeeping ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

The OneFive Osaka Namba Dotonbori
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

Kansai Airport Washington Hotel

4 out of 5
1-7 Rinku Orai-Kita Izumisano Osaka-fu
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £36 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£36
20 Aug - 21 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Kansai Airport Washington Hotel
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

4 out of 5
1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka
The price is £56 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£56
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,795 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff are really friendly & the hotel is amazing & in central Location."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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Where to stay in Minato

Find the best Minato areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street at night with illuminated signs and traditional lanterns.

Namba

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).

A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Osaka Shiki Theater. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).

A bustling night scene along a river with illuminated buildings and a bridge in the background.

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.

A brightly lit street with colorful signs and a tall tower with illuminated text.

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.

A castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.

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.

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