Kawanishi Travel Guide
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APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower
Beautiful hotel. Walkable to everything. Pretty much connect to OCAT for bus rides to/from KIX Airport. Dotonburi an easy 7 minute, nice walk.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka
It is right above a metro/subway and big grocery stores. 15 minutes walk from Osaka train station. 30 minutes walk to Dotonbori. 45 minutes to Osaka castle. Friendly and helpful staff. Room size is big with high end bathroom products. Will stay here again.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
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 7 Jan 2026

THE RISE OSAKA UNIVERSAL BAYSIDE
This place is amazing. This place was built in 2025, so everything is brand new. It is close enough to Universal Studios Japan, but not in the middle of the large and loud crowds, as well as close enough to get into the other areas of Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. The breakfast was top notch. I recommend ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

STAYAT OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI east
We loved this property. The room we booked was big enough for all our luggage and a lot bigger than other rooms in the area! It’s next to a 7/11 as well and this made it perfect for late night Konbini runs! :)
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

MIMARU Osaka Namba Station
It was centrally located and the staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Arima Onsen
Arima Onsen is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Kobe. Discover the hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Port of Kobe
Explore the waterfront in Kobe with a trip to Port of Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Kobe Harborland
During your visit to Kobe, you can enjoy retail therapy at Kobe Harborland. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Mount Rokko
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Rokko during your travels in Kobe. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Meriken Park
Meriken Park is just one of the places to see in Kobe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its waterfront.

Rokkosan Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Kobe with a visit to Rokkosan Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
- Tada Shrine
- Universal Studios Japan
- Kyocera Dome Osaka
- Osaka Castle
- Arima Onsen
- Spa World
- Nishiki Market
- Tsutenkaku Tower
- Nipponbashi
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kuromon Market
- Nijō Castle
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Tower
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto University
- Hanshin Koshien Stadium
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Intex Osaka
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Port of Kobe
- Kobe Harborland
- Pontocho Alley

