Visit Osaka, Japan
Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Universal Studios and the Kaiyukan aquarium, plus a rooftop deck and eight restaurants, from the Centara Grand in Namba.
Transportation and location
Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
2-11-50 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka 556-0011. Eight restaurants and bars on site, including a rooftop deck.
Fly into Osaka
- Osaka International Airport (ITM)20 min drive
Round-trip airport ride is about $100 plus tip.
What 1 night in Osaka costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hotel stay1 night, including tax | $145 |
| Airport rideRound trip, plus tip | $100 |
| Dining & shoppingEstimated budget | $600+ |
| Estimated totalEstimated total for the trip | $845+ |
Book it
Book a night at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka for $145, including tax, then add nights for sightseeing.
Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios
Walk and drive times are from the hotel.
Castle, canals & the bay
- Dotonbori11 min drive
- Osaka Castle and Park15 min drive
- Osaka Museum of History15 min drive
- Universal Studios Japan20 min drive
- Osaka Bay Cruise Santa Maria20 min drive
- Tempozan Ferris Wheel20 min drive
- Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan20 min drive
Umeda, around Osaka Station
- Osaka Station City Square of Space-Time3 min walk
- Hep Five Ferris wheel11 min walk
- Grand Green Osaka13 min walk
- Umeda Sky Building15 min walk
- The Symphony Hall20 min walk
Walking times are from Osaka Station and Hotel Granvia, an 11-minute drive from the hotel.
Health check-ups
- Tokushukai International Medical Check-up Osaka (TIMC)5 min walk from Osaka Station
Hire a local guide
- Arigato ® Travel JPFood & culture tours
- KKDay JapanTours & tickets
- KlookTours & tickets
- Magical Trip ® JapanSmall-group tours
The language barrier in Japan can be real. Our partners offer translation and very friendly help throughout your trip.
Okonomiyaki, kushikatsu and 16 hotel restaurants
The Umeda spots are a few of many local favorites; there are plenty more to try.
8 restaurants at Centara Grand
8 more at Hotel Granvia
Around Umeda
- Okonomiyaki Yukari Whity Umeda
- Kushikatsu Daruma Whity Umeda
- Uobune Umeda
- Churrasco Restaurant Alegria
- Okonomiyaki Sakura
- Gyozaya Ninoni Shin-Umeda Shokudogai
- Umeda Yoshinozushi
- Hanadako
- Okonomiyaki Kiji
- Tonkatsu Hon Katsuki
- PiccoLo
- Cosme Kitchen Adaptation Umeda
- Kanazawa Maimon Sushi Lucua Osaka
- Hakkakuan Osaka Station City
We speak the languages you don’t
GoWithGuide
A travel platform offering tours with language and translation services in any location, plus one-day tours of the major sights, from Tokyo to Svalbard.
Osaka, Japan in pictures
Plan your Osaka getaway
Tell us your dates and we will plan your Osaka trip around the castle, Universal Studios and the best street food.
Prices, hours and event dates change. Confirm with hotels, restaurants and venues before you travel.