Tourist spots in Osaka
A walking course that lets you feel the atmosphere of Osaka's Minami area
We will introduce you to Osaka's street full of human warmth and great food, such as the bustling shopping district of Dotonbori in Osaka's Minami district and Shinsekai, Osaka's downtown area.
Osaka Minami area map
Sheraton Miyako Hotel and Osaka Minami
Osaka's "Minami" area is called "Minami" because it is located south of Semba, the economic and cultural center of Osaka, which was once known as "the kitchen of the world."
Minami has many tourist attractions such as the famous "Glico Sign," Ebisubashi Bridge, and America-Mura, making it a must-see spot (area) for tourists in Osaka.
View Osaka Minami Wide-area Map in PDF
View Osaka Minami's wide-area, station area, and exit number maps in PDF
Namba Station area map
The area where Kintetsu Osaka Namba Station, Nankai, Osaka Metro, and JR lines converge.
It only takes 5 minutes to get to Namba from Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka. There are many places to buy great food and souvenirs around the station.
Other than "Namba SkyO" and "Takashimaya", there is also the fashion building "Namba Parks" where you are able to get the latest fashion items.
View the Namba Station area map in PDF
View Osaka Minami's wide-area, station area, and exit number maps in PDF
Namba Station Exit Number Map
There are many spots around Namba Station that you can easily explore on foot. Here are some convenient exits to get to the main tourist spots.
◇Dotonbori Bridge → 2 minutes walk from exit 14 or 25 ◇Hozenji Yokocho → 3 minutes walk from exit B14 ◇Ebisubashi Shopping Street → 2 minutes walk from exit 19
View Namba Station Exit Number Map in PDF
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OSAKA MINAMI AREA Osaka Minami area
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Shinsaibashi
Located in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Shinsaibashi the the downtown of Osaka that represents Osaka.
Access From the hotel → Kintetsu "Uehommachi Station" → "Namba Station" → Transfer to the Metro Midosuji Line at "Shinsaibashi Station" and walk for a short distance
(about 12 minutes from the hotel in total) -
Dotonbori
A lively tourist spot lined with striking flashy signs, restaurants and theaters.
Access From the hotel → Kintetsu "Osaka Uehommachi Station" → Get off at "Osaka-Namba Station" and walk
(about 12 minutes from the hotel in total) -
America-Mura
America-Mura is a town for young people, lined with many second-hand clothing stores, clothing shops, record stores and more.
Access From the hotel → Kintetsu "Osaka Uehommachi Station" → Get off at "Osaka-Namba Station" and walk
(about 18 minutes from the hotel in total) -
Hozenji Yokocho
Although it is located in the bustling Minami area, the area exudes a quiet Naniwa atmosphere. Within the alley, you will find long-established traditional Japanese restaurants, bars, okonomiyaki and kushikatsu restaurants, and more.
Access From the hotel → Kintetsu "Osaka Uehommachi Station" → "Nihonbashi Station" → Walk
(about 12 minutes from the hotel in total) -
Namba Grand Kagetsu
A Comedy theater operated by Yoshimoto Kogyo. Located in Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.
Access From the hotel → Kintetsu "Osaka Uehommachi Station" → "Nihonbashi Station" → Walk
(about 12 minutes from the hotel in total) -
Shinsekai/TSUTENKAKU TOWER
This shopping street offers the best view of TSUTENKAKU TOWERTower in Shinsekai. It is famous for Janjan Yokocho, kushikatsu, and a large lantern sign with a fugu.
Access From the hotel → Take the Sennichimae Line to Tanimachi Kyuchome Station → Nihonbashi Station → Take the Sakaisuji Line to Ebisucho Station and walk
(about 20 minutes from the hotel in total)
