The cultural city of Kawachinagano is full of attractions, such as Kansai Cycle Sports Center and Osaka Prefecture Flower Garden, and is loved for its gardens and restaurants.
Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Universal Studios Japan, one of the top theme parks located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from central Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Universal Studios Japan, you'll love Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both located nearby.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Dotonbori, a popular place for shoppers in Minami. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Hozenji-Yokocho Alley, Namba Walk Shopping Mall, and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.
Why not catch an event at Kyocera Dome Osaka, a major stadium in Nishi. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Kyocera Dome Osaka is cool, you also might like EDION Arena Osaka and Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium, both located nearby.
Get your fill of Osaka Castle— one of the top attractions in Chuo and worth a pic or two during your stay in Osaka. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to experience more of the culture Osaka has to offer, head to Dotonbori, Osaka Castle Park, and Osaka-jō Hall.
Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, a top attraction in Minato. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you have fun at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, you'll love Legoland Discovery Center and Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel, both a short walk away.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Tsutenkaku Tower— just one of the monuments in Naniwa. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If massages and hot tubs are your thing, you might want to check out Spa World in Naniwa. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Osaka has other activities you might want to enjoy such as Kyocera Dome Osaka.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Nipponbashi in Naniwa. Splash some more cash at Dotonbori, Namba Parks, and Kuromon Market.
Location is by the Kamo river delta. Lots of fine restaurants around which the concierge booked for us on short notice. Michelin one and two star dinners. Well done. Suite was amazingly quiet, top floor with superb views. Staff was consistently there for us and granted every wish. Full kitchen, microwave and washer dryer. Hopsitality staff took care of everything. Thank you very much.
Location is by the Kamo river delta. Lots of fine restaurants around which the concierge booked for us on short notice. Michelin one and two star dinners. Well done. Suite was amazingly quiet, top floor with superb views. Staff was consistently there for us and granted every wish. Full kitchen, microwave and washer dryer. Hopsitality staff took care of everything. Thank you very much.
James Alexander
Reviewed February 11, 2025Reviewed February 11, 2025
A truly exceptional and unique hotel experience in the heart of Higashiyama. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special place to stay while in Kyoto.
A worthwhile destination in its own right, and absolutely wonderful hospitality and service.
A truly exceptional and unique hotel experience in the heart of Higashiyama. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a special place to stay while in Kyoto.
A worthwhile destination in its own right, and absolutely wonderful hospitality and service.
Philip
Reviewed January 30, 2024Reviewed January 30, 2024
This place was great. Super clean, amazing-friendly staff. Our family felt very comfortable here. They definitely went above and beyond. Not to mention the place was extremely clean.
This place was great. Super clean, amazing-friendly staff. Our family felt very comfortable here. They definitely went above and beyond. Not to mention the place was extremely clean.
Loved the sweeping view from our room on the 46th floor. Have never stayed at a hotel with the quickest available elevators! The staff were very quick to provide service. The access to shopping is amazing and had to purchase another suitcase. The hotel was so convenient to return to the room to drop off packages and start all over again. Access to the subway was more than convenient as well as the access to three floors of dining options. There is even a museum on one of the lower floors.
Loved the sweeping view from our room on the 46th floor. Have never stayed at a hotel with the quickest available elevators! The staff were very quick to provide service. The access to shopping is amazing and had to purchase another suitcase. The hotel was so convenient to return to the room to drop off packages and start all over again. Access to the subway was more than convenient as well as the access to three floors of dining options. There is even a museum on one of the lower floors.
Joyce
Reviewed September 20, 2024Reviewed September 20, 2024
We made a last-minute pivot in our Japan travel plans and decided to spend one night in Osaka, and we are so glad we picked the Waldorf Astoria Osaka (we literally booked it the same day).
This was one of the nicest hotels of our entire stay in Japan. Brand new, great location near Osaka Station, and beautifully designed throughout. Our room was extremely large and elegant, with an amazing bathroom, excellent amenities, and outstanding attention to detail, including high-quality robes and...
We made a last-minute pivot in our Japan travel plans and decided to spend one night in Osaka, and we are so glad we picked the Waldorf Astoria Osaka (we literally booked it the same day).
This was one of the nicest hotels of our entire stay in Japan. Brand new, great location near Osaka Station, and beautifully designed throughout. Our room was extremely large and elegant, with an amazing bathroom, excellent amenities, and outstanding attention to detail, including high-quality robes and...
The hotel was beautiful, food great, and the butler service was very helpful setting up reservations, planning day trips, and coordinating our schedule. It was definitely the best stay of our trip in Japan.
The hotel was beautiful, food great, and the butler service was very helpful setting up reservations, planning day trips, and coordinating our schedule. It was definitely the best stay of our trip in Japan.
David
Reviewed November 3, 2024Reviewed November 3, 2024
The Oriental Hotel was very comfortable and attractive with lovely views of the bay or mountains. The staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and overall very charming. The location is in the upscale shopping district and next door to a museum and attached to Barney's New York. The food was really quite good both in the restaurant and room service. I loved the Japanese breakfast! Unlike the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo, the Oriental Hotel is very generous and you are allowed a set breakfast and...
The Oriental Hotel was very comfortable and attractive with lovely views of the bay or mountains. The staff were extremely helpful, pleasant and overall very charming. The location is in the upscale shopping district and next door to a museum and attached to Barney's New York. The food was really quite good both in the restaurant and room service. I loved the Japanese breakfast! Unlike the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo, the Oriental Hotel is very generous and you are allowed a set breakfast and...
What a great find! Loved the stunning and harmonious design of this property, the cleanliness and the service. The breakfasts were pretty generous in span and nicely displayed. Overall I loved the property.
What a great find! Loved the stunning and harmonious design of this property, the cleanliness and the service. The breakfasts were pretty generous in span and nicely displayed. Overall I loved the property.
Natasha
Reviewed December 17, 2023Reviewed December 17, 2023
Staff was extremely helpful. Jacobo at the concierge made our stay so enjoyable he made superb itineraries recommendations. He also recommended restaurants and cafés to go and he made the reservations for us. I highly recommend this facility.
Staff was extremely helpful. Jacobo at the concierge made our stay so enjoyable he made superb itineraries recommendations. He also recommended restaurants and cafés to go and he made the reservations for us. I highly recommend this facility.
I give 5 stars to all ratings parameters. It can be a SIX star hotel. One of the best Ritz Carlton in the world. Luxury modern amenities with preserved japanese culture , that permeates into hotel service, hotel decor and ambience. It transports you to an luxury escape from the daily routine! It wakes up all 5 senses! The hotel MIZUKA restaurant transcends the japanese food to a new level and experience, worthy of Michelin star recognition!
I give 5 stars to all ratings parameters. It can be a SIX star hotel. One of the best Ritz Carlton in the world. Luxury modern amenities with preserved japanese culture , that permeates into hotel service, hotel decor and ambience. It transports you to an luxury escape from the daily routine! It wakes up all 5 senses! The hotel MIZUKA restaurant transcends the japanese food to a new level and experience, worthy of Michelin star recognition!
Great place and great service. Check in can take a while when there is a line. They need a better way to do that. Otherwise, very happy with the location and the hotel is modern and the rooms are convenient. You can hear the train if you get a lower level room so I recommend a higher floor if that bothers you.
Great place and great service. Check in can take a while when there is a line. They need a better way to do that. Otherwise, very happy with the location and the hotel is modern and the rooms are convenient. You can hear the train if you get a lower level room so I recommend a higher floor if that bothers you.
Amanda Rufino
Reviewed February 26, 2025Reviewed February 26, 2025
Osaka Prefecture is a family-friendly place known for its cafes and restaurants. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Top attractions include Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. While here, you may want to make time for other popular sights such as Dotonbori and Osaka Castle.
What is there to see around Osaka Prefecture?
Osaka Castle (1.5 mi/2.3 km from the city center)
Kyocera Dome Osaka (2.2 mi/3.6 km from the city center)
Osaka City Hall (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city center)
Osaka Central Public Hall (0.1 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
United Church of Christ in Japan Osaka (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Osaka Prefecture?
Dotonbori (1.7 mi/2.7 km from the city center)
Universal Studios Japan (4.4 mi/7 km from the city center)
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (4.9 mi/7.9 km from the city center)
Festival Hall (0.3 mi/0.4 km from the city center)
Sankei Hall Breeze (0.5 mi/0.9 km from the city center)