Minami Ward Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Minami Ward
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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Tsutenkaku Tower
You can learn about the local history of Osaka when you visit a top site such as 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
Very close to a shrine and a park and walking distance to Dontonburi would stay again
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Hankyu Respire is a nice hotel, conveniently located within the Osaka Train Station. The hotel is clean. Rooms are smaller compared to US hotels. The hotel provides all the basic amenities, including slippers and pajamas. The staff is helpful. They also provide baggage forwarding service to the next ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Very nice clean room. The staff was very helpful. We left our jackets and they sent them to our hotel in Tokyo before our flight home. Great air conditioning. I would definitely book this hotel again.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Namba Oriental Hotel
Beat breakfast and location
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Aside from the rude reception lady at check in the stay was great
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Royal Park Canvas - Osaka Kitahama
We are a family of 3 (husband, wife, adult child), had a 2 night stay in Osaka. Room was clean and comfortable - a little tight with 3 beds but we were ok. We really appreciated the free drink token upon check in, the laundry facility which is just critical when doing international travel and the ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
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 Tennoji Zoo 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 Nipponbashi 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).
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Nipponbashi and Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street are top sights worth seeing.
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.
