Chuo
Popular places to visit
Dotonbori
Experience the colorful neon heart of Osaka along this canal, where travelers, couples and entertainment seekers throng the streets.
Osaka Castle
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
Kuromon Ichiba Market
Follow scents of spices and smoked goods into the covered alleyway of this bustling food market. Its popularity with chefs has earned it the nickname Osaka’s Kitchen.
Osaka Castle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Osaka Castle Park, a lovely green space in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
For a night of entertainment and Japanese-style humor, head to Osaka’s busiest theatrical center.
Amerikamura
Once a warehouse district selling imported goods, this “American Village” is now a fashionable retail and entertainment area popular with young locals.
Things to do
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Walking Tour of Osaka's 5 Must-See Sights, with Ramen for Lunch
Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
Kyoto: Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Fushimi Inari Tour
Top hotels in Chuo
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo
Shinsaibashi
Shinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Shinsaibashi-suji and Tombori River Walk, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
Honmachi
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Honmachi. You might consider a stop by Osaka Kigyoka Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Minami
Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Tombori River Walk. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
Kitahama
Unique features of Kitahama include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Osaka Exchange Building or Tekijuku while you're exploring the area.
Nishishinsaibashi
Nishishinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Dotonbori and Amerikamura, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.
Namba
Namba is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Dotonbori and Namba Parks, and you can get around town on the metro at Namba Station (Nankai).
Hotels Near Chuo, Osaka
- Namba Hotels
- Shinsaibashi Hotels
- Minami Hotels
- Kita Hotels
- Naniwa Hotels
- Tennoji Hotels
- Nishi Hotels
- Honmachi Hotels
- Nishishinsaibashi Hotels
- Kyobashi Hotels
- Kitahama Hotels
- Higashishinsaibashi Hotels
- Sennichimae Hotels
- Minamisenba Hotels
- Nanbasennichimae Hotels
- Soemon-cho Hotels
- Miyakojima Hotels
- Tanimachi Hotels
- Uehonmachi Hotels
- Higashinari Hotels