Minato
Osaka
Popular places to visit
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.
Legoland Discovery Center
Bring the kids to Legoland Discovery Center and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel
This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.
Osaka Bay Tower
After visiting Osaka Bay Tower, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Osaka. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Mount Tempozan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Tempozan during your travels in Osaka. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tempozan Market Place
During your visit to Osaka, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tempozan Market Place. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Things to do
Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation
Hiroshima & Miyajima by Bullet Train from Osaka
Osaka Food Tour: 13 Dishes at 5 Local Eateries
Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch
Minato Hotel Deals
ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower
The staff were really nice and the hotel’s location was super convenient
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
You must try the bathhouse when you stay, so clean and hot milky soaking water makes you feel SO soft after. Breakfast was good. Dinner at the restaurant on F2 was fantastic. Great staff. Convenient location near train stop. Bed was comfy. Everything well kept.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
Beautiful property - we booked this last minute for a great rate. It is a gorgeous property with spectacular views of Osaka - we stayed in a corner twin room. The restaurants are overpriced but the food and service are wonderful. Great overall location - can walk easily to shopping, Dontonbori and ...
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lots of amenities in the area. Hotel is very nice and modern. Close to trsin station. Very busy area
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower
Awesome
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Very nice hotel, spacious rooms with comfortable beds.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Minato
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.
Naniwa
Enjoy the popular shops in Naniwa. Dotonbori is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ashiharabashi Station or Ashihara-cho Station to see more of Osaka.
Fukushima
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Fukushima. Osaka Central Wholesale Market is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Nodahanshin Station or Noda Station (Hanshin) to see more of the city.
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.
Nishinari
Shopping and spas are just a few features Nishinari is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Tengachaya West Station or Kishinosato Station.
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).
