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Home to nearly nine million and powering an economy that exceeds both Hong Kong's and Thailand's, Osaka packs quite a punch. The confident, stylish city is a shopping hub, with fabulous restaurants and nightlife. It's an ideal base for exploring the Kansai region; Kyoto's World Heritage Sites, Nara's temple and Koya-san's eerie graves are within 90 minutes by train. Top city attractions include the aquarium, Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan and the futuristic Floating Garden Observatory.

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Cross Hotel Osaka

5 of 5 stars
Perth, Western Australia
May 16, 2008

The Cross Hotel (formerly Hotel Riva Nankai) has recently undergone a refit and the result is excellent. We spent 8 days here while in Osaka during April 2008. Rooms are very well kitted out for...more

Comfort Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

5 of 5 stars
California, USA
May 15, 2008

This is five star worthy just for the value and location alone. My single room was clean, the staff was friendly and Osaka was wonderful. WiFi was a great addition as well.....hotel is in a perfect...more

Comfort Hotel Osaka Shinsaibashi

5 of 5 stars
Ann Arbor, MI
May 11, 2008

Stayed 3 nights. From the reviews was expecting a great value and got exactly that. Nice clean, though compact rooms, WIFI among the fastest and best I have found in Japan (traveling on business, so...more

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