Naniwa Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Nipponbashi
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.
Spa World
You can take time to visit Spa World during your travels to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Parks
During your visit to Osaka, you can enjoy retail therapy at Namba Parks. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Namba Yasaka Shrine
After visiting Namba Yasaka Shrine, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Namba Hatch
Enjoy a performance at Namba Hatch, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Naniwa
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
clean, easy transportation and shopping
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
It was an excellent place to stay as it is convenient to go to the other place we plan to go. Mostly require only 30min travelling time, even to Universal Studio Japan. The room is reasonable bigger than other hotels, clean and tidy. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Great hotel, exceeded expectations
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Citadines Namba Osaka
We had a lovely stay at Citadines Namba Osaka. It’s either this hotel is brand new or just recently renovated. The hotel is very clean and well decorated. Love the contemporary decor. Our rooms were spotless and slightly bigger than the usual small hotel rooms typical of Japan. We got the rooms with ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Calm, spotlessly clean, everything you want
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST
Room spotless, staff good.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Naniwa
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.
Nanbasennichimae
If you're spending some time in Nanbasennichimae, Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater and Nipponbashi are top sights worth seeing.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
