If you're eager to inject a little more culture into your trip, put Kashihara Insectarium on your list. Check if guided tours are available or just wander around in your own time.

You'll be spoiled for sightseeing choice when staying in Kashihara. Kashihara Insectarium is a great place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile sights to consider. Kashihara Shrine, Ōmiwa Shrine, and Hase-dera Temple are not far from the museum and will fill in your day nicely.

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MINAMISENRI Crystal Hotel

$1,259

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 13

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

8/10 Very Good! (158 reviews)

This hotel is in an apartment building, floors 4-8. We booked this hotel because we were looking for a location semi near the Itami airport for an early morning flight. Unfortunately, this hotel is in a NO taxi pick up area!!! Something we really wish we knew before booking.

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

MONday Apart Premium Osaka Namba WEST

Naniwa

$1,564

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 13

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New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)

The room has all we wanted. Being able to do laundry in it room was so appreciated.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

MERBABU STAY OSAKA

Chuo

$1,340

per person

Jan 8 - Jan 13

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (233 reviews)

Clean room, shops nearby, has laundry

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

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