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
The breakfast options for vegetarians were very limited and not particularly healthy — there didn't seem to be much understanding of vegetarian dietary needs. We had booked a premium room for two adults and two children, but they refused to provide an extra bed, stating that the expectation is for ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great hot breakfast to satisfy your morning appetite. Hotel is right around the corner to Dotonbori. Room was clean and well maintained. I enjoyed the coffee from the self serve coffee station with several flavors available. Short distance walk to hotel from JR train Namba station. I would recommend ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
Adjacent to beautiful NAMBA Parks mall and NAMBA City mall. New property, next to train station, 12 min walk to the riverbank. Nice size bedrooms, free quality coffee & soda in the nice modern lobby area. Laundry area. Fantastic helpful and friendly staff. Always ready to help.They also helped us ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Swissotel Nankai Osaka
We loved this hotel! Location is excellent - right at the covered shopping street and the Glico Running man sign with all the night life. LOTS of food choices and great shopping. It's on top of the very large Namba station so it's easy to get anywhere with public transportation. Check in staff were ...
Reviewed on 21 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
Clean hotel and friendly service
Reviewed on 22 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.
