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Hotel Monterey Le Frere Osaka
Breakfast variety was very nice. And they had enough tables to accommodate everyone quickly. Very clean serving area. Rooms are also very clean. They are quite small, but we did not spend that much time in the rooms.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Sotetsu Grand Fresa Osaka - Namba
Room was very clean, we would have preferred more of a curtain than a full blackout panel but it was good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Hankyu RESPIRE OSAKA
Lovely location
Reviewed on 18 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

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
Loved this hotel and the staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hotel LEGALIE Osaka Shinsaibashi East
Room size is big, good for travel with friends and family. Interior is a little dated. Only have washer no dryer so there is that issue, but there is coin laundry close by in 5 minutes where it does drying. Location is not too bad, close to main area of Osaka.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Activities

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

Half Day Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
- Kamikata Onsen Ikkyu
- Dotonbori
- Osaka Castle
- Lake Biwa
- Nishiki Market
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kuromon Market
- Nijō Castle
- Nara Park
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Tower
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Kyoto University
- Umeda Sky Building
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Grand Front Osaka Mall
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Pontocho Alley
- Osaka Castle Park
- Heian Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Osaka Station City
- Shijo Street
- Gion Corner
- Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
- Todaiji Temple



