Whatever the religion or whoever they're devoted to, shrines have a way of making you contemplative. Visit Hokoku Shrine and share a moment of silence with the locals.

This sacred place is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Chuo. But Hokoku Shrine isn't the area's only highlight. Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Osaka Science Museum are some other worthwhile sights close by.

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The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu

Higashiyama Ward

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Los Angeles (QLA) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)

The stand out about this hotel is the people. Everything with the property is excellent. But a hotel is about people. The people that care for you here are so lovely and warm that they feel more like family. You really look forward to seeing them every day and engaging them on the traditions and culture of Japan.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Sanso Amanosato

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

This traditional Japanese Inn is thoroughly modern with excellent facilities, rooms, Michelin quality food, and helpful staff. We want to call out ‘Mikki’ who was super kind and helped us with any language barriers we had. The entire restaurant staff was amazing and we are grateful to meet the chef. The onsens were also wonderful. A room here with breakfast and dinner included is an excellent value.

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ORI Nipponbashi

Minami

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New York (JFK) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)

Awesome property and location but instructions to enter the building were confusing and hard to follow. They were not completely accurate with what you had to put in the keypad at the entrance

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

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