| the understated, streamlined rooms come with wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, safes and kettles. set a 4-minute walk from shin-imamiya train station, this unpretentious hotel is 11 minutes' walk from both imamiya ebisu shrine and tennoji zoo. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. all include en suite bathrooms. there's a smoking lounge. some feature tatami floors and futons
Kansai International Airport 47 min
American Village (12 min)
Shopping and fashion Tsutenkaku (10 min)
Famous for its neon lights, this landmark features an observation deck open to the public. Sumiyoshi Taisha (14 min)
Historic, 3rd-century Shinto shrine in a scenic setting with a red footbridge & a peaceful garden. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan (19 min)
One of the world's biggest aquariums, with exhibits ranging from Arctic to tropical marine life. Umeda Sky Building (15 min)
Striking conjoined skyscrapers with a garden rooftop observation area, restaurant & cocktail lounge. Universal Studios Japan (19 min)
This sprawling theme park dedicated to popular American movies features rides & live entertainment. Osaka Castle (11 min)
Revered castle dating to 1597 & since rebuilt, featuring gardens & a museum with varied exhibits. Kuromon Market (7 min)
Spacious market with vendors selling street food, fresh produce & shellfish, plus souvenirs. Osaka Castle Park (18 min)
Vast green space offering gardens with cherry blossoms, athletic fields, open-air theaters & more. Osaka Tennoji Zoo (11 min)
Mainstay in Tennōji Park housing 200-plus species in varied habitats, from savanna to rainforest. Tempozan Giant Ferris Wheel (19 min)
This 112.5m Ferris wheel holds 480 passengers & offers panoramic views plus illumination shows. Dotonbori (12 min)
Lively entertainment district known for its soaring illuminated billboards, restaurants & theaters. Harukas 300 (9 min)
3-tiered observation areas on the 58th–60th floors, with an open-air atrium, enclosed glass & cafe. Abeno Harukas (8 min)
Osaka's tallest building features an observation deck, a department store, an art museum & a hotel. Shitennoji (7 min)
Famed Buddhist temple built in 593 A.D. & featuring a 5-story pagoda, statues & ponds with turtles. | 
