Namba Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
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.
Hozen-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Osaka with a stop at Hozen-ji Temple. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this walkable area.
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.
Top hotels in Namba
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Okay
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Really great hotel! Beautiful setting, nice room finishes and furnishings, and really close to transit. Staff was also really helpful when I needed to extend my stay, and I even got an upgrade!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Our twin room was small but clean. Air conditioning could not be changed but temperature was comfortable. The staff were very helpful, especially Ms. Ohigashi at the front desk. She gave us detailed directions to get to our destination. There were secured lockers on floor B1 for luggage if arrived ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
I always stay in this hotel if I travel to Osaka. Right on top of the Nankai railway station and it is effortless to check-in if you arrive in KIX.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Royal Classic Osaka
Accommodation is to the highest level. I left my sunglasses and shipped it to my next hotel. The Best hotel of the 3 hotels I stayed in Japan. Location is also perfect. I will stay here again no doubt
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Would recommend this hotel due to its accessible location to many trains stations and shopping districts.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Namba
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.
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.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
