Naniwa

Osaka

Naniwa
Tsutenkaku Tower showing street scenes and a city
Naniwa
Naniwa
Naniwa
Discover neon-lit entertainment areas, attend a festival at a colorful temple and watch sumo wrestlers in action at this ward in central Osaka.

In the heart of Osaka, Naniwa is perfectly positioned for exploring the city’s blend of modern and traditional cultures. Naniwa is the original name of Osaka. The neighborhood was once the imperial capital of Japan. Flattened by bomb raids during World War II, the ward reinvented itself into an entertainment and retail neighborhood. Find streets lined with amusement arcades, pretty parks, shrines, specialty shops and lively bars.

Den Den Town, in the Nipponbashi district, attracts shoppers with its discount electronics, housewares and secondhand stores. Nearby Hakihaki Town specializes in footwear and has a shrine dedicated to Hakimono Jinja, the footwear goddess. Travel south to Shinsekai, where lanterns illuminate old-fashioned storefronts and 24-hour restaurants serve Osaka staples such as kushikatsu (deep-fried meat and vegetable skewers). Janjan Yokocho Alley has retro arcade rooms and affordable bars while Tsutenkaku Tower has great city views.

Make your way to the modern malls of Namba for more retail options. Namba City and Namba Parks are packed with the outlets of both popular Japanese and international fashion labels. Take a break from shopping to relax at the rooftop garden of Namba Parks. For something different, book tickets to watch sumo wrestling at Arena Osaka.

Dedicate time to visiting the ward’s temples. Nambayaska Shrine impresses visitors with an elaborate lion-shaped performance stage set alongside customary Buddhist temples. Imamiya Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto complex dedicated to the gods of financial success. Join thousands of devotees who come to pray for prosperity and enjoy a flamboyant parade during January’s Toka Ebisu Festival.

At the Osaka Human Rights Museum, exhibits highlight the city’s battles against the discrimination of minority groups, women and the LGBT community. Escape the bustling streets for a while at urban green spaces such as Kamomemachi Park and Naniwa Park.

Naniwa is served by several metro and train stations, including Daikokucho, Ebisucho, Imamiyaebisu and Namba. Get around the neighborhood on foot for the most rewarding experiences.


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Top hotels in Naniwa

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
3 out of 5
1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P4,116 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P4,116
P4,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Tsutenkaku Tower are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (706 reviews)
"Great location to Dontonbori! Clean and affordable!"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
4 out of 5
1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
The price is P4,655 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
P4,655
P5,888 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,251 reviews)
"All"

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
5 out of 5
Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, 2-11-50 33, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
The price is P10,450 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P10,450
P13,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,019 reviews)
"Stayed in the Yu family room and it was a wonderful stay. Cleanliness and amenities were top notch. Kids loved the bunk beds and tuk tuk shuttle. Even on the 20th floor, you could hear trains below but it didn’t bother us and didn’t have an issue sleeping"

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
HOTEL GRACERY Osaka Namba
HOTEL GRACERY Osaka Namba
4 out of 5
1-4-4 Motomachi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the bathrooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (533 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, very helpful staff and the breakfast buffet is delicious and has a lot of choices. It’s also in a central location in Namba Osaka and nearby the subway station."

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2025

HOTEL GRACERY Osaka Namba
Hot Spring OSAKA HINODE HOTEL NIPPONBASHI
Hot Spring OSAKA HINODE HOTEL NIPPONBASHI
3.5 out of 5
Ebisu-nishi 1-2-10, Naniwa-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu
The price is P6,030 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
P6,030
P6,633 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)
"Great location for landmarks, easy walk to lots of train stations. Comfy beds, small but normal rooms. Lots of food options outside. Amenities looking little old, great free alcohol, beer, drinks, ice cream etc. Average breakfast for westerner but large variety. Onsen just outside but nice & massage ..."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Hot Spring OSAKA HINODE HOTEL NIPPONBASHI
Hotel Relief Namba Daikokuchou
Hotel Relief Namba Daikokuchou
3 out of 5
3-17-15, Nambanaka, Naniwa, Osaka, Osaka-fu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"As it mentioned before, the property is old. The room is cleaned, but the beds and the room are too small for 4 of us (3 adults and 1 child). Very generous in amnesty. Pyjama is provided. Very standard breakfasts are included with free drinks and ice cream. Too much noisy from the road (even at night ..."

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2025

Hotel Relief Namba Daikokuchou
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Naniwa

Namba featuring a city

Namba

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

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).

Namba
If you’re looking for Sushi then this is definitely the place to come, the freshness and taste of the fish were exquisite. The place is quite small only seating about 10 so you might have to wait but it’s definitely worth it, the tuna, eel, sea bream and mackerel were superb.
#Trovember

Sennichimae

If you're spending time in Sennichimae, you might enjoy attractions like Dotonbori and Namba Walk Shopping Mall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Nippombashi Station to see more of the city.

Sennichimae
Amerikamura featuring a city and street scenes as well as an individual femail

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.

Nishishinsaibashi
Tsutenkaku Tower which includes night scenes, signage and a city

Minami

5/5(4 area reviews)

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Nipponbashi. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.

Minami
Shinsaibashi featuring street scenes

Shinsaibashi

Shinsaibashi is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Shinsaibashi-suji and Mitsutera Temple, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Osaka.

Shinsaibashi
Osaka's night #しんさいばし#心斋桥

Higashishinsaibashi

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Higashishinsaibashi. You might consider a stop by Hope Chapel Osaka while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Higashishinsaibashi

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