Stay · Tenmabashi / Okawa
Imperial Hotel, Osaka 帝国ホテル大阪
Classic Imperial Hotel on the cherry-lined Okawa River near Osaka Castle, with one of western Japan's largest hotel fitness clubs; Forbes Four-Star.
HoursFront desk 24 hours; check-in usually from 15:00
PriceTypical room per night: ¥45,000
Getting thereSakuranomiya Station (JR Osaka Loop Line), 5 min; free shuttle from Osaka Station
Time needed1-2 nights
Best timeYear-round; book early for cherry blossom (late Mar-early Apr) and autumn leaves (Nov)
Address1-8-50 Tenmabashi, Kita-ku, Osaka
Websiteimperialhotel.co.jp/en/osaka
About
Opened in 1996 in a quieter riverside setting, the hotel is known for meticulous service, a 25-metre naturally lit pool and a big fitness club. The Okawa riverbank below is one of Osaka's best cherry-blossom walks. Non-guests can use the restaurants and the hotel's Old Imperial Bar.
Highlights
- Forbes Four-Star
- Riverside setting on the Okawa
- 25-metre pool and large fitness club
- Free shuttle bus to Osaka Station
Tips
- Book a river-view room for cherry blossom season (early April).
- The Japan Mint's cherry-blossom path is nearby in mid-April.
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