Minami Ward Travel Guide
Osaka
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Popular places to visit
Universal Studios Japan
Have a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Japan and see why this is a favourite theme park in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Dotonbori
You can browse for souvenirs when you visit Dotonbori, a favourite shopping spot in Osaka. While in this walkable 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.
Kyocera Dome Osaka
Catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Make time to visit the sea creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Tsutenkaku Tower
You can learn about the history of Osaka with a trip to Tsutenkaku Tower. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Minami Ward
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Newer business hotel. Room sizes are exactly what to expect from a business hotel. Room is clean and hotel is quiet. Only negative is the onsite steak house. We ordered a tomahawk, among other things, and it was absolutely awful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Love the location, breakfast, cleanliness of the rooms and the very pleasant staff .
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The vicinity to transport. eateries and shopping is a great reason to stay here. The room was relatively clean indeed. The staff are always friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was clean Staff were helpful and friendly Liked that they had laundry facilities
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Overall rating is Good! Close to Dotonbori, close to train stations & convenient store (Lawson). Hotels cleanliness was excellent! However, the bed was fairly hard it’s something to get used to. The staff were very friendly! I had a smoking room issued to me but I personally do not smoke & the staff ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
The room was clean and the staff were good. It is a busy hotel with a high volume of bus traffic. Being at the end of dotombori street means a combination of convenience, energy, and crowds.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Minami Ward
Nishinari
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.
Tennoji
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.
Naniwa
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.
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).
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.
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.
Minami Ward Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Minami Ward by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Osaka neighborhoods
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- Big Bang
- Sakurai Shrine
- Universal Studios Japan
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Rinku Premium Outlets
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Port of Kobe
- Mount Koyasan
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Osaka Station City
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Abeno Harukas
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
- Osaka International Convention Center
