| set off national route 172, this unassuming hotel is a 4-minute walk from a subway station, 14 minutes' walk from osaka aquarium kaiyukan and 5 km from universal studios japan. snug, streamlined rooms feature wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and kettles. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking and a breakfast buffet are available. amenities include a bakery and coin-operated laundry facilities
Kansai International Airport 39 min
Universal Studios Japan (8 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (10 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. American Village (16 min)
Shopping and fashion Umeda Sky Building (16 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem (8 min)
Amusement park Sumiyoshi Taisha (19 min)
Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Osaka Castle Park (19 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (13 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Dotonbori (19 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Abeno Harukas (15 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (7 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Kuromon Market (16 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Shitennoji (17 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. Tsutenkaku (16 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Osaka Castle (12 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. | 
