Namba Hotels incl. Shinsaibashi & Dotonbori
Namba is the heart of Osaka's Minami district. Dotonbori, with the Glico sign and restaurants along the river, and the Shinsaibashi-suji shopping arcade are within walking distance.
Getting there
Nankai's rapi:t runs from Kansai Airport to Namba in 34 minutes (alpha) or 37 minutes (beta). Namba has Nankai Namba, Osaka Metro Namba (Midosuji, Yotsubashi and Sennichimae lines), Kintetsu/Hanshin Osaka-Namba and JR Namba.
Good for
- Food-focused trips around Dotonbori
- Kansai Airport users: the rapi:t terminates at Nankai Namba
- Shopping along the Shinsaibashi-suji arcade
- Nara trips via Kintetsu from Osaka-Namba
Watch out for
- Dotonbori is crowded and noisy until late at night.
- There are four different 'Namba' stations; check which one is near your hotel.
- Osaka Prefecture charges an accommodation tax per person per night.
Booking tips
- For quieter nights, look a few blocks away from Dotonbori's riverside streets.
- If you arrive on rapi:t with luggage, a hotel near Nankai Namba saves walking.
- Several Japanese cities charge an accommodation tax per person per night on top of the room rate. Check whether the listed price includes it.
FAQ
How long is Kansai Airport to Namba?
34-37 minutes on Nankai's rapi:t.
Is Shinsaibashi part of Namba?
They are neighbouring areas linked by shopping arcades; Shinsaibashi Station is one stop north of Namba on the Midosuji Line.