Title: Naka Ward Travel Guide: Best of Naka Ward, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Naka Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Naka-Ward-Hotels.d553248635976388738.Travel-Guide-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)[Naka Ward Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Naka-Ward.d553248635976388738.Car-Hire-Guide)[Naka Ward Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Naka-Ward.d553248635976388738.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Naka Ward Travel Guide ## Osaka ![Naka Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976388738/7ebed4b0-4b01-43d7-a1ad-ecc75cca3409.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976388738/7ebed4b0-4b01-43d7-a1ad-ecc75cca3409.jpg) by [Nankou Oronain (as36…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3479556?with_photo_id=46125264) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Naka Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka.dx179897) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Universal Studios Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054124/628ad899-0a9c-4f1f-90a1-e7475b5cef0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Japan 4.5/5(91 reviews) Watch theatrical shows, meet lovable mascots and go on exhilarating rides at this extensive movie-focused theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Japan-Konohana.d6054124.Attraction) ![Dotonbori](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150665/e2607fc5-b437-44d6-8aea-388e06f4b1df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dotonbori Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dotonbori-Minami.d6150665.Attraction) ![大阪ドーム](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076330/c724f558-47dd-4dc6-a039-00fec3bbd7d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyocera Dome Osaka 4/5(17 reviews) Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyocera-Dome-Osaka-Nishi.d6076330.Attraction) ![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan 4.5/5(78 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) ![Osaka Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502143/ce2c4091-937f-410f-8c1d-a3a339589b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka Castle 4.5/5(217 reviews) Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Castle-Chuo.d502143.Attraction) ![AKR6HK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150810/7366b98c-923f-4d09-a7bb-c302f20057aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nipponbashi 4/5(68 reviews) During your trip to Osaka, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Nipponbashi. While in this walkable area, you can savour the restaurants and cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nipponbashi-Osaka.d6150810.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Picture 3 for Activity Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/9a9907ee-f30a-439b-a4a4-6a20ddec4b66.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/osaka-family-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.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 £125 per adult **72%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details) ![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package £3 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52001614/fb8955ed-30b5-4068-a817-122b36b1ebd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan £24 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-kimono-rental-mimosakimonoyukata-rental-family-plan.a52001614.activity-details) ![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/426ac756-22ea-4952-9633-d7041b6d54ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha £22 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) ![Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48575598/8730f7ca-c791-4ce9-af19-b551f7f64b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount £9 per adult **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-dotonbori-district-river-cruise-with-drink-discount.a48575598.activity-details) [See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Naka Ward ![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/2d940585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower 1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £53 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,824 reviews) Delicious breakfast, close to Dotombori and food streets Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) ![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/0a0c6fab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka 1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka £73 15 Apr - 16 Apr additional charges may apply Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,971 reviews) Nice stay Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) ![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/d76e654e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA 1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka £90 29 Apr - 30 Apr 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (5,478 reviews) Breakfast was good Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=35881577&PinnedHotelID=35881577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) ![Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100866200/100866112/3753cce9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower Dojimahama 1-chome 1-27 Osaka Osaka £126 29 Apr - 30 Apr 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,540 reviews) Absolutely loved this hotel! Everything is brand new and the staff is amazing!! Highly recommend to stay here. Perfect location with beautiful views of Osaka! Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=100866112&PinnedHotelID=100866112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) ![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/3d8b3e75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka 1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka £80 15 Apr - 16 Apr 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! (2,372 reviews) Great hotel, handy for Umeda station. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) ![The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31967700/31967640/70a60e7e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama 1-9-8 Kitahama Osaka Osaka £51 29 Apr - 30 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,824 reviews) Nice hotel downtown not much attractions nearby though Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F04%2F2026&endDate=30%2F04%2F2026&selected=31967640&PinnedHotelID=31967640&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388738) [See all 4,500 properties in Naka Ward](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026®ionId=553248635976388738) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Naka Ward hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02)[1 Apr - 2 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03)[2 Apr - 3 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976388738&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Naka Ward ![An old yukaku](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204272/8f86dd2c-3de5-4378-887f-ba805205c786.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) ![Tennoji](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127694/64c69bdb-8cc4-496c-8083-309da926d3e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tennoji 4.5/5(22 area reviews) Spend some time visiting places like Osaka City Museum of Fine Art while getting to know Tennoji, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station or Momodani Station to see more of the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Tennoji.dx6127694) ![Naniwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179180/0189be4e-d829-4094-97ae-de85da90f119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Naniwa 4.5/5(82 area reviews) Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower 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) ![Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050895/fb20eee9-5588-4e8b-91c9-6e951bd42d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Namba 4.5/5(314 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) ![Sennichimae](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/07b765ca-c322-4ff3-9d77-89071b2cd691.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Sennichimae.dx553248635389799365) ![Minami](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/31f45956-cee0-484f-9659-4a7c4a05f4af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minami 4.5/5(27 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Minami.dx6140865) --- --- - [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) # Naka Ward Travel Guide