| in a mainly residential area, this low-key hotel is a 6-minute walk from the sakai plaza of rikyu and akiko museum. the understated, simply furnished rooms have flat-screen tvs, minifridges and kettles. there's a straightforward dining room. it's 3 km from both daisen park and mikunigaoka train station. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. wi-fi and parking are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Kansai International Airport 34 min
Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (21 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Universal Studios Japan (20 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Umeda Sky Building (25 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Harukas 300 (26 min)
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Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Shitennoji (25 min)
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Shopping and fashion Kuromon Market (25 min)
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Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Osaka Castle (21 min)
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Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. | 
