Whether it's because of their cultural importance, impressive architecture or rich history, temples usually feature on the to-do lists of many visitors. Shitenno-ji Temple is a well-known religious attraction you shouldn't miss.

Located in Tennoji, this place of worship is well worth a look. But you'll find a great deal more to see in the area. Osaka Castle, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and Osaka Science Museum are within close reach of Shitenno-ji Temple.

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We stayed here for 11 nights in March 2026. We booked the largest room for just my husband and I, so it was very spacious. The room was great and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is excellent, conveniently close to Dotonbori, with numerous restaurants nearby and a 7-11 is just a stone throw away from the hotel. Every staff member we encountered was incredibly kind and welcoming, consistently greeting us with warmth. I arranged for luggage transfer from Osaka to Kyoto, and the staff had our tags prepared in advance and reassured us that everything would be handled smoothly. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely return on our next visit to Osaka!

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New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

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Beautiful hotel in cool area!!

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Downtown Kyoto

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"A"... perhaps "the" classic ryokan. Relaxed (genuine) gracefullness that is not commercial or something you can teach. It is not a material luxury experience (there are many others who fit this expectation), so much as an unintentional unmannicured view into the past of old Kyoto. Very dreamy for me at least!. It felt like returning to my granny's house in post war Setayaga. Special. There are exceptional people among the staff whose heart beats echo mine and that era.

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