Chuo

Osaka

A cityscape with modern buildings, a large golden statue, and a park with trees and a pond.
A castle with a green roof, surrounded by stone walls and lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese castle with a moat and modern skyscrapers in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with a stone wall and a calm pond in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese castle with a white building atop a stone wall, overlooking a calm river.

Stay near popular Chuo attractions

A castle surrounded by autumn trees and a well-maintained park with neatly trimmed bushes.

Osaka Castle

8.8/10 (8,376 reviews)
Engage with Japan's rich history at this 16th-century site, where dramatic battlegrounds have made way for a peaceful park with cherry trees.
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Things to do

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

CA $190
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

CA $72
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket

CA $18
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka: teamLab Botanical Garden Entry Ticket
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

CA $43
per adult
Osaka: Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

CA $72
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Shinsekai, this is where food meets culture.

Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries

CA $96
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Osaka Food Tour: 15 Delicious Dishes & 3 drinks at 5 Eateries
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Where to stay in Chuo

Find the best Chuo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Chuo
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A bustling street with numerous signs in Japanese, indicating a commercial area with shops and restaurants.

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).
A modern urban area with glass buildings, a bridge, and a waterfront.

Umeda

Umeda is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Herbis Plaza and Sankei Hall Breeze. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nishi-Umieda Station or Umeda Station (Hanshin).
A bustling nighttime street with illuminated signs and a river in the foreground.

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.
A bustling street with colorful signs, a Ferris wheel, and traditional Japanese lanterns.

Minami

Minami is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Dotonbori and Hozen-ji Temple. See more of Osaka by jumping on the metro at Nippombashi Station or Namba Station.
A modern skyscraper with a distinctive circular skylight and a bridge-like structure connecting it to another building.

Kita

Osaka Museum of Housing and Living and Umeda Arts Theater are top sights in Kita, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station or Nakazakicho Station to see more sights in the area.

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