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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91756-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91760-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91749-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan featuring marine life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91748-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan showing interior views and marine life as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91759-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91746-Osaka-Aquarium-Kaiyukan.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)

![Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/91000/91620-Tempozan-Harbor-Village-Ferris-Wheel.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)

![Osaka Bay Tower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/cee6807274fc5a21feafc06d2a2dd233.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)

![Mount Tempozan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/3b7613c9321f803577154229822fc7c1.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)

![Tempozan Market Place](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/a79d65d58458b7fcb011bf6570a0992b.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)

#### 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)

### Things to do

![Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48688375/8bcca182-8bfb-4571-9ef8-1e7ca81f1579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka: Universal Studios Japan Admission Ticket

CA $104

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-universal-studios-japan-admission-ticket.a48688375.activity-details)

![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 $232

per adult

**72%** of travellers recommend

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

![Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45147323/8a5bc4bc-1034-48f4-8ec2-f0a341d5925d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka: Hotspots and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

CA $52

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-hotspots-and-hidden-gems-guided-walking-tour.a45147323.activity-details)

![Osaka:Family-Friendly Kimono & Yukata Experience at WARGO](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47903859/8e9d7dcf-8600-4c5a-8660-6dedca75122b.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)

![Osaka: Dotonbori District Sightseeing Cruise & Beer Discount](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48575598/8730f7ca-c791-4ce9-af19-b551f7f64b8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Osaka: Dotonbori District River Cruise with Drink Discount

CA $17

per adult

**72%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-dotonbori-district-river-cruise-with-drink-discount.a48575598.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 $20

per adult

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

[See all activities in Osaka](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Osaka.d179897.Travel-Guide-Activities)

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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 $82

CA $93 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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! (1,187 reviews)

The area was very convenient and close to the trains for our trip. Great views and the room was clean and spacious. The only issue we had was the temperature inside the room. Floors 30 and above were centrally controlled by the hotel, so the room itself was hot and we couldn't adjust it at all. We ...

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F01%2F2026&endDate=27%2F01%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 $84

CA $101 total

Jan 12 - Jan 13

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! (3,419 reviews)

Clean room!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=103808809&PinnedHotelID=103808809&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 $49

CA $54 total

Jan 12 - Jan 13

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! (351 reviews)

The room was spacious, the staff were amazing and provided excellent service and all that for a very reasonable price. The accommodation was only a 20 minute walk from Osaka Station. I highly recommend and will stay here again on my next trip to Osaka.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=117654930&PinnedHotelID=117654930&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=179226)

![Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2493000/2492916/f5fcb13b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

1-2-3 Minatomachi, Naniwa-ku Osaka Osaka

CA $106

CA $138 total

Jan 20 - Jan 21

Stay at this 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! (1,700 reviews)

There are a lot of restaurants nearby the hotel and the airport bus terminal is next to it which is very convenient. Metro station is connected to the hotel with underground walkway. A lot of shopping areas are in walking distance. Room is clean although design is a bit old fashioned. Staff was very ...

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=2492916&PinnedHotelID=2492916&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 $75

CA $97 total

Jan 18 - Jan 19

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! (2,123 reviews)

Rooms was on the larger side for Tokyo. Staff who checked us in said he'd upgraded us to a larger room. It was a corner room overlooking the street. Hotel is a bit weird location wise. The entrance is from the alley behind the street, and the lobby is on the second floor. So you check in on the second ...

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

[](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%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 $55

CA $66 total

Jan 18 - Jan 19

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! (2,285 reviews)

Everything was good overall.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

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### Other neighbourhoods around Minato

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### 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 Orix Theater 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)

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477815-Naniwa-Osaka.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)

![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/346239e79842d7ac299c0f01ad573632.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)

![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477605-Osaka.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)

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### 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://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/122000/122423-Namba.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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