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Rinn Horikawa Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

￥39,470

per person

Oct 24 - Oct 26

found 18 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (NRT) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

The room was clean and the hotel is located right by a bus station. The area was convenient and not too loud.

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Hotel Keihan Universal Tower

Konohana

￥39,499

per person

Nov 25 - Nov 27

found 21 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Sapporo (CTS) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)

Staff was great! Easy check in

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

Hotel Monterey Grasmere Osaka

Naniwa

￥65,445

per person

Oct 25 - Oct 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Tokyo (HND) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,469 reviews)

Great 4-star hotel. Easy access to Namba Walk (underground shopping and restaurants) and other tourist attractions. VIP upgrade to the 30th floor (2nd highest) and 1pm checkout. The room size is adequate for Japan standard. The queen size has great back support. The AC is superb. The shower head is the most powerful sray we have ever seen. We need to place a wash cloth to hold it in place to avoid spinning. Two bottles of water are supplied everyday. Clean sheets every other day. Amenities included mouthwash for men and women. The lobby is on the 22nd floor and staff welcome us all times. Great stay and will stay again.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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E-Bike Nara Highlights - Todaiji, Knives, Deer, Shrine

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