Naniwa Travel Guide
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Spa World
Spa World is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Osaka. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
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 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 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
Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
It is right above a metro/subway and big grocery stores. 15 minutes walk from Osaka train station. 30 minutes walk to Dotonbori. 45 minutes to Osaka castle. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size is big with high end bathroom products. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Osaka-Namba
It was so close to everything
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
The rooms are modern spacious and luxurious however are on the smaller side. Hotel is spotlessly clean and modern. The only issue is that elevators are a bit slow and crowded at times.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Keihan Namba Grande
We were very impressed by this hotel from the moment we arrived. The area was so clean, the entrance beautiful with Christmas lights. The staff were very friendly and the hotel lobby had many complimentary amenities, including Starbucks coffee which made mornings super easy. The room was so big and ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Citadines Namba Osaka
Everything was amazing, clean and in such a convenient location.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 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, Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater 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.
