Chuo Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Dotonbori, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a popular museum in Osaka with a rich history. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Kuromon Market
During your trip to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kuromon Market. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
Get tickets for a show at Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Amerikamura
During your visit to Osaka, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Amerikamura. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Chuo
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Great staff, clean room, great view!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Everything was good overall.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
A bit smaller but with breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
First trip to Osaka and staying at the Namba
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi
Clean room, small in size, good location
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
Very conveniently located hotel
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
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.
