20 Hotels in Kansai

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

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

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

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

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

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.

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 desk, 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.

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.

Situated in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Nijo Castle, Marutamachi Crystal Hotel - Vacation STAY 05336v features air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is located 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.5 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.7 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 3.2 km from the hotel and Gion Shijo Station is 3.5 km away. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms include a desk and a TV. Heian Shrine is 2.8 km from Marutamachi Crystal Hotel - Vacation STAY 05336v, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.9 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

Set in the centre of Osaka, 300 metres from Shimoyamatobashi Monument, Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III - Vacation STAY 93468v offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, less than 1 km from Mitsutera Temple, a 13-minute walk from Manpuku-ji Temple and 1.1 km from Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument. Stage Ku is less than 1 km away and Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade is a 9-minute walk from the hotel. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. Popular points of interest near Dotonbori Crystal Hotel III - Vacation STAY 93468v include Hoan-ji Temple, Nipponbashi Monument and Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument. Itami Airport is 20 km away.

Located within 1.6 km of Maizuru Brick Park and 4.8 km of Kongoin Temple, Manabiamu 4F - Vacation STAY 43656v provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Maizuru. The property is around 34 km from Chionji Temple, 40 km from Tango Kokubunji Ruins and 40 km from Tango Regional Museum of Contemporary Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum is 4.9 km away. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Myouryuji Temple is 41 km from Manabiamu 4F - Vacation STAY 43656v, while Daijyouji Temple is 41 km away. Tajima Airport is 102 km from the property.

Set in Kyoto, 4.4 km from Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Pulsesin in Kyoto - Vacation STAY 73544v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 5.3 km from Tofuku-ji Temple, 6.5 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 6.6 km from Kyoto Station. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 7.9 km away and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.2 km from the hotel. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a TV. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms at Pulsesin in Kyoto - Vacation STAY 73544v feature air conditioning and a desk. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 6.7 km from the accommodation, while Katsura Imperial Villa is 7.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 40 km away.

Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku is attractively set in the centre of Kyoto, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 2.3 km from Nijo Castle, 2.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 3.2 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku, rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and hot tub. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Russian at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near Candeo Hotels Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku include Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Gion Shijo Station and Samurai Kembu Kyoto. Itami Airport is 45 km from the property.

Situated within 700 metres of Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko and less than 1 km of Kaie-ji Temple, Hotel Aston Hotel Osaka Sakai - Vacation STAY 97559v features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sakai. The property is around 2 km from Tatsusayama Kofun, 2.3 km from Nintoku-ryo Tumulus and 2.3 km from Magodayuyama Kofun. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Myokokuji Temple is 1.2 km away. Rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel rooms have a desk and a TV. Popular points of interest near Hotel Aston Hotel Osaka Sakai - Vacation STAY 97559v include Plat Plat, Hochigai Shrine and Bicycle Museum Cycle Center. Itami Airport is 33 km from the property.

Ideally set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma is situated less than 1 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 1.5 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.8 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. Among the facilities of this property are a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 2.5 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and within 700 metres of the city centre. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All rooms at Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma have an air conditioning, a desk, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a hair dryer and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.2 km from Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma, while Nijo Castle is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 37 km from the hotel.