20 Hotels in Kansai

A sightseeing and business base overlooking the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle.

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

The Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, a five-star accommodation, is situated in the vicinity of Namba Station, a prime tourist hotspot in Osaka. It is guaranteed to charm our LIVE JAPAN readers! On the top floor, there's a rooftop eatery where you can savor delectable dishes while admiring the impressive panorama. The combination of gourmet food and mesmerizing views is bound to turn your stay into an extraordinary experience. It is an ideal destination for those looking to indulge in a lavish getaway with family or friends. By choosing to stay here, you're on track to creating remarkable memories.

Enjoy the perfect blend of thrill and tranquility at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN, an official hotel, adored by LIVE JAPAN readers. Located a stone's throw from the celebrated Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, it's an ideal retreat after a day filled with adventure. Indulge in a blissful spa experience, complete with a natural hot spring and sauna, set within the hotel's serene confines.

Directly connected to Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station, ANA Crowne Plaza offers 8 dining options with views of Kobe City and Rokko Mountain. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe feature a crisp modern style with bright whites and dark contrasts. A fridge, a minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV come with the room. ANA Crowne also offers a gift shop and car rental services. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe is just 1 subway stop from Sannomiya Railway Terminal, at the heart of Kobe's exciting downtown area. Kobe Airport is 8 km away. To Kyoto it takes 30 minutes by Shinkansen train, and to Osaka only 15 minutes.

Just a 7-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and Heian Shrine, the completely non-smoking Kyoto Travellers Inn offers bicycle rental, a restaurant and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet. The cosy rooms at Travellers Inn Kyoto include a refrigerator and private bathroom. Guests can choose a classical Western room with sofa or traditional Japanese room with futon bedding and tatami floor. Kyoto Municipal Zoo is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Nanzen-ji Temple is only a 10-minute walk. Yasaka Shrine and the Gion area are about a 15-minute walk away. Guests can unwind with a massage or soak in the hot public bath. The friendly English-speaking staff offer luggage storage and laundry services. Free WiFi is available in public areas. A designated smoking area is also available for smokers. The hotel’s restaurant is open for all meals and serves Japanese and Western dishes.

Situated in Sumoto, 2.7 km from Ohama Beach, Shimahana features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms in Shimahana are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The wellness area at Shimahana is comprised of a sauna, a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sumoto, like cycling. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 52 km from the property.

Only a 15-minute ride on the free shuttle from JR Osaka Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel offers modern accommodations with free WiFi. It boasts a dazzling 20 dining options, ranging from French courses to traditional Japanese cuisine. Simply furnished rooms with a contemporary decor await guests at Hotel RIHGA Royal. All are air conditioned and include a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. A power adapter and a flat-screen satellite TV are on offer in each room. The hotel features direct access to Osaka International Convention Centre and Keihan Nakanoshima Train Station, which offers direct train access to Kyoto in 1-hour. Universal Studios Japan is a 25-minute train ride away, while Namba and Shinsaibashi areas are within a 10-minute taxi ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 90-minute limousine bus ride from Herbis Osaka Bus Stop. The Herbis Bus Stop is a 5-minute walk away from the hotel's free shuttle bus stop. A fitness centre and indoor pool with whirlpool can be used for an extra fee. You can relax with a massage, sing karaoke or shop at the connected mall. Royal Ryuho serves Chinese dishes, and Naniwa has Teppanyaki grills. A breakfast buffet is served at Remone restaurant and Japanese dishes are an offer at Nakanoshima. Several bars and cafes are also on site.

Ideally located in the Chuo Ward district of Kobe, Kobe Hotel Juraku is situated 3.3 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe, 19 km from Tanjo Shrine and 21 km from Emba Museum of Chinese Modern Art. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available at Kobe Hotel Juraku. Mount Maya is 21 km from the accommodation, while Onsen-ji Temple is 23 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 11 km away.

A serene and private space located on the riverside of Nakanoshima. Convenient access to Osaka's main tourist attractions and Kyoto. With the personalized hospitality unique to small independent hotels, we will assist you in making your stay in Osaka more enriching and comfortable.

Located in the centre of Osaka, 400 metres from Tsutenkaku, Eslead Hotel Namba South III - Vacation STAY 39768v provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Tenjinzaka Slope, Chausuyama burial mound, and Isshin-ji Temple. The property is close to popular attractions like Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument, Kuroda Han Historical Gate and Tamade No Waterfall. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a TV and a kitchen. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Eslead Hotel Namba South III - Vacation STAY 39768v include Kanshizume of Wells, Yasui Shrine and Kohzenji Temple. Itami Airport is 23 km away.

Located in the centre of Osaka, 600 metres from Nozaki Park, Eins, Inn Umeda Higashi - Vacation STAY 30033v provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Tsuyu no Tenjinja Shrine, Hokai-ji Temple, and Hosei-ji Temple. Sonezaki Ebisu Shrine is less than 1 km from the hotel and Nakanoshima Park is a 10-minute walk away. At the hotel, every room includes a desk and a TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Eins, Inn Umeda Higashi - Vacation STAY 30033v include Horikawaebisu Shrine, Honden-ji Temple and Taiyū-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 19 km away.

Set within 700 metres of Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.4 km of Gion Shijo Station, THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO - Vacation STAY 14465v offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property is around 2.5 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 3.1 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 3.3 km from Tofuku-ji Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 1.8 km away. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near THE JUNEI HOTEL KYOTO - Vacation STAY 14465v include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Located in Kanayama, 800 metres from Ezura Beach, Iso Tokei - Vacation STAY 61907v provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 700 metres from Shirahama Art Museum, 3 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa and 3.1 km from Kishu Museum of Art. Tokei Shrine is 11 km from the hotel and Kamitonda Concert Hall is 12 km away. The units at the hotel are equipped with a TV and a kitchen. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units at Iso Tokei - Vacation STAY 61907v include air conditioning and a desk. Heisogen Park is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Tanabe City Museum of Art is 7.6 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 3 km from the property.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Design Hotel Kyoto Fuyacho - Vacation STAY 67928v features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is located 2.6 km from Shoren-in Temple, 2.6 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 2.8 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Nijo Castle is 3.2 km away and Kyoto Station is 3.3 km from the hotel. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. Popular points of interest near Design Hotel Kyoto Fuyacho - Vacation STAY 67928v include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.