Shinmachi Travel Guide
Osaka
Visit Shinmachi
Popular places to visit
Orix Theater
Enjoy a performance at Orix Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Osaka. 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 walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 Shinmachi
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Newer business hotel. Room sizes are exactly what to expect from a business hotel. Room is clean and hotel is quiet. Only negative is the onsite steak house. We ordered a tomahawk, among other things, and it was absolutely awful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Love the location, breakfast, cleanliness of the rooms and the very pleasant staff .
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
The room is clean and comfy. The staffs are courteous. helpful .
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi
Room was clean Staff were helpful and friendly Liked that they had laundry facilities
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Toyoko Inn Osaka Namba
Great location for food and shopping. Easy to use the subway to sightsee in other parts of Osaka.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Great location easy walk to many food and drink spots. Very quick access to subway. Rooms slightly older but in good condition.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shinmachi
Nishi
Shopping, hot springs and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Orix Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town.
Minamisenba
While you're in Minamisenba, take in top sights like Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street and jump on the metro at Shinsaibashi Station to see more of the city.
Nishishinsaibashi
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Dotonbori to Amerikamura – discover Nishishinsaibashi, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider stopping by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Higashishinsaibashi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider stopping by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Shinmachi Travel Guide
- Universal Studios Japan
- Osaka Castle
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Arima Onsen
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Spa World
- Kuromon Market
- Intex Osaka
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Kobe Harborland
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Port of Kobe
- Rokkosan Ski Area
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Osaka Expo 2025
- Osaka Station City
- Kidzania Koshien Theme Park
- Kobe Anpanman Children's Museum & Mall
- Abeno Harukas
- Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
