You don't have to be sitting in front of a blackboard to learn something new. Visit Garden Museum Hiei and find out more about the world around you.

This Sakyo Ward museum is a good place to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to enjoy close by, including Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace. Wander around at your leisure at Garden Museum Hiei before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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Smile Hotel Osaka Nakanoshima

Kita

$988

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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Roundtrip flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)

Very clean room with great cleaning services! Easily accessible transport wise, but not too many restaurants close by.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Hotel Sobial Osaka Dome

Taisho-ku

$998

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)

Close to the Osaka Dome. Train station right next door. Good breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kitahama

Chuo

$995

per person

Jan 7 - Jan 8

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)

The room was pretty small but very clean. Beds were comfortable. Staff was friendly and they were able to store luggage.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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