Title: Visit Minato: Best of Minato, Osaka Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

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# Minato

## Osaka

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/9bc7864b-b9ba-44b9-b9b3-ebb8c4fd3f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/9bc7864b-b9ba-44b9-b9b3-ebb8c4fd3f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan which includes marine life as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179226/827d1d94-6ccf-44fd-9992-e1526b2defab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/a267fb2e-f50b-459d-835a-9ac51cbdffe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/f7c6a23c-0f77-497e-9312-d53f3f8dbf97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Minato

Things to do

Hotels

Where to stay

[Osaka travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Osaka.dx179897)

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### Popular places to visit

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502161/21fb291c-f481-479d-b19b-f726df0ac3cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Experience the diverse marine ecosystems of the Pacific in this comprehensive aquarium, which hosts otters, penguins, seals and even whale sharks.

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan-Minato.d502161.Vacation-Attraction)

![Osaka_LegolandDiscoveryCenter_553248622443074324_001](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622443074324/8b1a9f79-39dc-4961-b67d-ad492a155698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Legoland Discovery Center

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Legoland-Discovery-Center-Minato.d553248622443074324.Vacation-Attraction)

![Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076360/9ffee195-d4e6-4a00-986a-fce75735b35e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel

4/5(1 review)

This iconic Ferris wheel rises to great heights above Osaka Harbor and offers stellar views of the city's industrial skyline.

[](https://expedia.ca/Tempozan-Giant-Ferris-Wheel-Minato.d6076360.Vacation-Attraction)

![Skyline and Port of Kobe in Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975478017/94053abe-f85a-4f80-846c-58b52028b19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Bay-Tower-Minato.d553248635975478017.Vacation-Attraction)

![Sun lights up the lush grass on Japan's official smallest mountain, Tempozan in Osaka. The peak is 4.5 meters above sea level.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771441/998e120b-caa9-44f6-9409-18f34c0f0dd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Tempozan-Minato.d553248621532771441.Vacation-Attraction)

![0_126513750](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562273125/e90785ae-3dc8-4aca-a18a-0255f004539c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tempozan-Market-Place-Minato.d553248621562273125.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![The Universal Studio in Osaka](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/227085/e5ec5c42-5aee-4de0-82bc-b926a4b233f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Universal Studios Japan® Theme Park Admission with Transportation

CA $233

per adult

**72%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/universal-studios-japan-theme-park-admission-with-transportation.a227085.activity-details)

![eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752183/88240c9c-5450-49a3-a577-27eef4de52d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

CA $5

per traveller

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)

![Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/ebe9fbad-cf4d-40d9-9ec4-db609321067d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO

CA $42

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osakafamily-friendly-kimono-yukata-experience-at-wargo.a47903859.activity-details)

![KYOTO SIGHTSEEING PASS E-ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50699945/6b9bd2be-fb75-4127-92a9-8e63fb8df05a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kyoto Sightseeing Pass E ticket

CA $21

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-sightseeing-pass-e-ticket.a50699945.activity-details)

![Visit historical sites in Osaka such as Shitennoji Temple, one of Japan's oldest temple](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50703268/376b24a4-b0f0-4517-b4a6-e2e334be02ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka Subway and Attractions Pass

CA $50

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-subway-and-attractions-pass.a50703268.activity-details)

![Kiyomizu-dera Temple-1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50254108/7dda46db-bef2-4ba3-8af4-68c92dc68d58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour

CA $75

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-kyoto-nara-top-hightlights-english-speaking-tour.a50254108.activity-details)

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## Minato Hotel Deals

![ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21080000/21078100/21078021/bc42c965_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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ART HOTEL Osaka Bay Tower

1-2-1 Benten, Minato-ku Osaka Osaka

CA $86

CA $97 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,171 reviews)

The hotel is very nice and clean and the room is spacious. Convenient, it is situated very close to the train station.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=21078021&PinnedHotelID=21078021&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103808900/103808809/3396d5cd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower

1-2-13 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

CA $79

CA $96 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (3,552 reviews)

I would love to stay here again

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22640000/22632300/22632204/4b72dd86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka

1-12-8 Sonezakishinchi, Kita-ku Osaka Osaka

CA $86

CA $112 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,200 reviews)

Clean room, close to the train station

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=22632204&PinnedHotelID=22632204&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12570000/12565800/12565774/e982059a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba

1-1-13 Nipponbashi, Chuo-ku Osaka Osaka-fu

CA $64

CA $70 total

Feb 26 - Feb 27

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (2,307 reviews)

5 star

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=12565774&PinnedHotelID=12565774&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117660000/117655000/117654930/9e3d94bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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BRACKETS HOTEL Osaka Hommachi

4-5-18 Minamihonmachi, Chuo Ward Osaka Osaka

CA $53

CA $59 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Dotonbori and Kyocera Dome Osaka are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)

Brackets hotel gave us a spacious room with a great view. Staff were helpful as well. Really nice to have laundry on site for a reasonable price.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35890000/35881600/35881577/030c2943_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA

1-1 Ofukacho Osaka Osaka

CA $141

CA $173 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Stay at this hotel in Osaka. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (5,328 reviews)

酒店位置極佳

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Minato

![Osaka Science and Technology Museum showing modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562274580/6084a1ab-c5d6-4108-9894-ebc27c42bd07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Nishi

4/5(14 area reviews)

 Shopping, hot springs, and spas highlight some notable features of Nishi. Make a stop by Kyocera Dome Osaka or Aeon Mall Osaka Domecity while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Nishi-Nagahori Station or Awaza Station to get around town. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Nishi.dx179213)

![Naniwa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179180/0189be4e-d829-4094-97ae-de85da90f119.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Naniwa

4.5/5(74 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Naniwa.dx179180)

![Osaka Tamae Bridge Night View from Tamino Bridge in Fukushima Ward, Osaka, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004596/3c7eafed-212e-4d96-92a4-3ad6855725c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Fukushima

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Fukushima.dx6004596)

![There are fashionable children in American village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2697/7676cb62-818b-487e-8fd1-ad09e4f53e6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Nishishinsaibashi.dx553248635389799337)

![An old yukaku](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204272/8f86dd2c-3de5-4378-887f-ba805205c786.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Nishinari

2/5(1 area review)

 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. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Nishinari.dx6204272)

![Namba which includes a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6050895/fb20eee9-5588-4e8b-91c9-6e951bd42d45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Namba

4.5/5(251 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). 

[](https://expedia.ca/Osaka-Namba.dx6050895)

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