Osaka is a bustling city known for its delicious food, vibrant nightlife, and friendly locals. To make the most of your trip, consider the following recommendations.
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There are several airlines that provide nonstop service to Osaka, including:
If you are already in Japan, you can also take the bullet train, or Shinkansen, which connects Osaka with Tokyo, Nagoya, and other major cities. The journey from Tokyo to Osaka takes around 2.5 hours.
There’s no shortage of hotels, hostels, and home rentals in Osaka, including some more unique options like ryokan, traditional Japanese inns typically situated on or near natural thermal hot springs.
Based on our experience, it’s easier and much more comfortable to focus your search on the larger global hotel chains. Brands like Marriott, Hyatt & Hilton offer hotels across most budgets, and there are plenty of opportunities to get outsized value when redeeming points. These chains also have much larger and more luxurious rooms and amenities compared to local brands. Check out our city guides below for specific recommendations.
Hyatt, Regency Osaka While not in the center of town, this Regency is off the beaten path in a newer business district known for hosting local conferences. That said, between the spacious rooms, best in class gym, and free shuttle to and from Osaka city center, this was and is the Hyatt best point deal in Japan.
