Osaka Reasonable Affordable Hotel

Updated on January-28th-2018

I have always liked to stay in Osaka during my trips to the Kansai area (Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) Staying at a hotel in Osaka will put travelers in the middle of the kansai area geographically. Being based in Osaka will allow travelers to have the easy access to Kyoto to the east, Kobe to the west, and Nara/Uji to the south. Osaka Hotels are typically less expensive than Tokyo hotels. For travelers with limited amount of vacation time, I believe in hotels in convenient locations or interesting areas. Many different areas in Osaka have different characteristics; certain area is more suitable for foodies and some areas are more suitable for shoppers. I have listed my recommendations for reasonably priced hotels in different areas in Osaka.

Wonderful Osaka

How to get from Kansai International Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Kobe: KIX Airport Access and Transportation

With increased popularity of tourism in the Kansai (roughly Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe) region in Japan, flying into Kansai International Airport (airport code: KIX) means travelers can save time on the easy access of the airport to the areas of interest in Kansai. I am dedicating this blog post to some of the most convenient ways to get to Osaka, Kyoto, or Kobe.

Access from Kansai International Airport to Osaka, Kyoto or Kobe is quite easy

Best Food in Osaka Japan

Best food in Osaka Japan

Osaka is known for its delicious food at affordable prices. While there are some similarities to food in Tokyo and other parts of Japan, some of the distinct Osaka dishes are symbolic to the area. Although many of the Osaka dishes are served in other cities in Japan and throughout major cities in the world, I tend to think Osaka food tastes much better when traveling in Osaka. I have listed a few popular dishes and restaurants in Osaka that are unique to the region.

Kushikatsu Deep Fried Goods on a stick - Iconic Osaka food

Planning for your trip to Osaka Kyoto and Kobe in Japan

Planning your own trip to Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe could be quite rewarding because the Kansai area is of close proximity of three major cities in west Japan, Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. Kansai offers great experiences in modernity in Osaka, history in Kyoto, and exquisite cuisine in Kobe. While many visitors tend to have strong desires to stay within Kyoto due the vast number of shrines and temples, I will always recommend having a mixture of the Osaka/Kyoto/Kobe flavors to enrich your diverse Kansai experiences.

Bustling Osaka provides easy access to both Kyoto and Kobe