Hotel Hanshin Osaka
5-6-16 Fukushima, Fukushima-Ku, Osaka 553-0003 Osaka Prefecture
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Looking for a place to stay in Osaka? Then look no further than Hotel Hanshin Osaka, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Osaka to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
Hotel Hanshin Osaka features 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and a chapel, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a hot tub and breakfast. If you are driving to Hotel Hanshin Osaka, parking is available.
Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Shin Umeda City (0.6 mi) and Hep Five Ferris Wheel (0.9 mi), guests of Hotel Hanshin Osaka can easily experience some of Osaka's most well known attractions.
While in Osaka be sure to experience local sukiyaki & shabu shabu favourites at Matsusakagyu Yakiniku M, Hozenji Yokocho, Shabutei Nishi Umeda, or Kitamura.
During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Umeda Sky Building (0.6 mi) and The Symphony Hall (0.3 mi), which are all within walking distance of the hotel.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Hotel Hanshin Osaka as you experience everything Osaka has to offer.
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Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Breakfast buffet
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Hot spring bath
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5-6-16 Fukushima, Fukushima-Ku, Osaka 553-0003 Osaka Prefecture
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There are 2 reasons why we chose this hotel; the location and the unique feature of being able to have onsen water piped directly into your hotel room bathtub.
The train station is just a 2 mins walk away. From there, we were able to take a direct train to Universal Studios in less than 15 mins. There are loads of small eateries around. And there is a Lawsons convenience store right next to the hotel. Tully's coffee shop can be found off the lobby.
The onsen water in your room bathtub is wonderful. It saves you the trouble of going to the public onsen. And there is more privacy too.
The staff are great and speak good English.
The room itself is small and functional. There is a small fridge and kettle but everything is squashed into a corner. There is access to only one side of the double bed. It is ok for a night or 2 but more than that, I would feel claustrophobic. The view is nice though. TV is small and there are only Japanese channels that I saw.
You can help yourself to amenities like combs and teas in the lobby. If you want coffee, or face products, you can ask reception.
The train station is just a 2 mins walk away. From there, we were able to take a direct train to Universal Studios in less than 15 mins. There are loads of small eateries around. And there is a Lawsons convenience store right next to the hotel. Tully's coffee shop can be found off the lobby.
The onsen water in your room bathtub is wonderful. It saves you the trouble of going to the public onsen. And there is more privacy too.
The staff are great and speak good English.
The room itself is small and functional. There is a small fridge and kettle but everything is squashed into a corner. There is access to only one side of the double bed. It is ok for a night or 2 but more than that, I would feel claustrophobic. The view is nice though. TV is small and there are only Japanese channels that I saw.
You can help yourself to amenities like combs and teas in the lobby. If you want coffee, or face products, you can ask reception.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Ask for a high floor with good view. The onsen water is hot. Turn it on early and let it cool. ...
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Hotel Hanshin is a business class hotel. It is located in a business district and not a tourist district. Most of its guests are business people and not so many tourists. But the hotel is promoting more to tourists and maybe more tourists are thinking of staying in this hotel. I hope this review of my stay here will help others to decide whether to stay here or nearer to popular tourist districts such as Namba and Shinsaibashi.
In my review here, I will also provide information on getting around and other useful tips.
My short answer to whether is this a good hotel to stay in is it depends on what room price you manage to obtain. This hotel is certainly on cheap but it does offer business class standard which means a fairly good room and clean and good facilities. If you got a good deal, the hotel room is big and nice enough to satisfy you but if you got an expensive price, you should check out other better hotels. It is just an average business class hotel which is better than cheap tourist hotels.
The services of the hotel reception staff are mixed. While the junior staff are extremely polite and nice, those more senior men wearing suits are not interested to serve tourists but would bow and lick the shoes of Japanese businessmen. Go figure if you are staying here.
The hotel is located across the Fukushima JR station. It is at least 15 minutes walk to Osaka JR station as well as Umeda subway station which are located together. So when you arrive at Kansai Airport, take the JR train which takes you directly to Fukushima station. Don't take the ones going to Osaka station as it is far to walk to the hotel with luggages or you will need to change train to Fukushima. You can't take other trains going to Namba from the airport too so you option is only to use the JR trains. The JR train going directly from Kansai to Fukushima is called the "Kansai Airport & Kishuji Rapid Service bound for Osaka Loop" stopping at Fukushima station which is just across the street to Hanshin Hotel. The train fare is Yen1,190 one way for adults.
I asked for a non smoking room which cost more and the room and floor does not have smoke smell. I am not sure about the smoking rooms. The room size for twin sharing is not too small and the toilet has electronic seats for heating and washing. Much is said about the availability of hot spring water in the room bath tub. It is really hot though. Much is said too about how the hotel charges (at a discount) for guests to use the hotel hot spa when many other hotels do not charge. I only used the spa water in the room bath tub to soak myself and did not go to the paid spa.
If you need to get around, there is the JR Train or the subway to use. For the JR Train, most places you will have to use the Osaka station. To get there, you can take a JR Train from Fukushima to Osaka / Umeda station (same place). Or you can also walk there which is not near but at least 15 minutes walk away. Use the underground walkway known as the Osaka Garden City to get to Osaka/Umeda station from Hanshin Hotel.
When I went to Kyoto and Nara, I used the JR train at Osaka station. When I went to Kuroumon Market, Dotonbori and Shinseibashi, I used the subway from Umeda. Osaka station is a huge shopping district too which is a must to visit. To get to the Osaka Castle, I used the JRTrain from Shin Fukushima which is about 5 mins walk from Hanshin Hotel.
Food wise, there are many bars and restaurants next to the hotel which are populated by yuppies at weekends. There is a family mart and coffee shop (Tully's Coffee which is popular in Osaka and I tried the drip black coffee and it was really good - about 400 yen) downstairs. But you should be eating all over Osaka and not confined to the hotel areas. I found great food everywhere from Osaka station to Kyoto and Shinsaibashi. Please don't expect much in terms of food from tourist traps such as Kuroumon Market or Dotonbori other than pay for overpriced food. You can get better food at cheaper prices at any other places frequented by locals.
As most places in the city is accessible by subway, staying in the Namba area may be more convenient if you are spending most times shopping. Staying here, will require you to walk very far to Osaka station or spend 120 Yen one way to take a train from Fukushima station to get to the subway in Umeda/Osaka.
A tip on going to Kyoto and Nara. Both places are worth visiting. I was here in Osaka for 5 days and 4 nights and yet I went to both Kyoto and Nara spending half a day each place. I skipped Universal Studios (there are US elsewhere which are newer). I also went to shopping places such as Dotonbori, Kuroumon, Shinseibashi and Rinku Town as well as Osaka Castle.
I booked a half day local tour in Kyoto and visited 3 main places : Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace. I believe half day tour is sufficient instead of going on for a full day tour of Kyoto since the 3 most important places are covered. Plus I can try out food in Kyoto for lunch. I found it cheaper to book the half day tour from Kyoto instead of taking the same tour from Osaka. The difference is that if you take the tour from Osaka, they will take you to ride the train from Osaka to Kyoto before boarding the tour bus in Kyoto. Instead I took the train ride myself and join the tour bus in Kyoto.
If you do not use a guided tour in Kyoto, you may have to take trains, buses and even taxis to get to the various tourist spots.
As for Nara, it is really convenient. You take a JR train (even directly at the hotel via Fukushima station) or subway to Nara and you will arrive at Nara station. The deer park is about half an hour walk away going through many shops for shopping and sight seeing. You do not need to take a guided tour to go to Nara. If you only want to see deers, you can just walk. If you want to visit shrines which are plenty there, you can always opt for a shuttle bus ticket when you arrive at Nara station.
Both Kyoto and Nara are about 1 hour by train away from Osaka. Be careful though not to take the Express trains which are non stop and cost double the ticket fare if you do not intend to.
Going home, you catch the same JR train from Fukushima Station and go directly to Kansai Airport. As the train will decouple near the airport (one half will not go to the airport), be careful to board the right coaches. I was in the front 4 coaches which went to the airport while the coaches behind went to another place (Kishuji).
You can stop by Rinku Outlet, one stop from Kansai. The fare to Rinku Town is 990 Yen from the hotel (Fukushima station) and you can catch a shuttle bus or train to the airport thereafter. The shuttle bus cost Yen 200 which you pay when you get on the bus. If you take the train directly from hotel to Kansai airport, the fare is Yen 1,190. Note that if you take the train from Osaka to airport, the fare is also 1,190 Yen. If you fail to get the direct train from Fukushima station to airport, i suppose you can take a train from Fukushima to Osaka station and find an airport train which may have more options. I have not tried this out though.
Ending note on Rinku Outlet. It is not really cheaper than in the city. So, if you find anything you want in the city, just buy it rather than wait till you go to Rinku Town on your way home. Also, only certain brands are available in Rinku town.
This review is not just about the hotel and also about visiting Osaka as well. In conclusion, if you want to stay in Hotel Hanshin, this is what you can expect.
In my review here, I will also provide information on getting around and other useful tips.
My short answer to whether is this a good hotel to stay in is it depends on what room price you manage to obtain. This hotel is certainly on cheap but it does offer business class standard which means a fairly good room and clean and good facilities. If you got a good deal, the hotel room is big and nice enough to satisfy you but if you got an expensive price, you should check out other better hotels. It is just an average business class hotel which is better than cheap tourist hotels.
The services of the hotel reception staff are mixed. While the junior staff are extremely polite and nice, those more senior men wearing suits are not interested to serve tourists but would bow and lick the shoes of Japanese businessmen. Go figure if you are staying here.
The hotel is located across the Fukushima JR station. It is at least 15 minutes walk to Osaka JR station as well as Umeda subway station which are located together. So when you arrive at Kansai Airport, take the JR train which takes you directly to Fukushima station. Don't take the ones going to Osaka station as it is far to walk to the hotel with luggages or you will need to change train to Fukushima. You can't take other trains going to Namba from the airport too so you option is only to use the JR trains. The JR train going directly from Kansai to Fukushima is called the "Kansai Airport & Kishuji Rapid Service bound for Osaka Loop" stopping at Fukushima station which is just across the street to Hanshin Hotel. The train fare is Yen1,190 one way for adults.
I asked for a non smoking room which cost more and the room and floor does not have smoke smell. I am not sure about the smoking rooms. The room size for twin sharing is not too small and the toilet has electronic seats for heating and washing. Much is said about the availability of hot spring water in the room bath tub. It is really hot though. Much is said too about how the hotel charges (at a discount) for guests to use the hotel hot spa when many other hotels do not charge. I only used the spa water in the room bath tub to soak myself and did not go to the paid spa.
If you need to get around, there is the JR Train or the subway to use. For the JR Train, most places you will have to use the Osaka station. To get there, you can take a JR Train from Fukushima to Osaka / Umeda station (same place). Or you can also walk there which is not near but at least 15 minutes walk away. Use the underground walkway known as the Osaka Garden City to get to Osaka/Umeda station from Hanshin Hotel.
When I went to Kyoto and Nara, I used the JR train at Osaka station. When I went to Kuroumon Market, Dotonbori and Shinseibashi, I used the subway from Umeda. Osaka station is a huge shopping district too which is a must to visit. To get to the Osaka Castle, I used the JRTrain from Shin Fukushima which is about 5 mins walk from Hanshin Hotel.
Food wise, there are many bars and restaurants next to the hotel which are populated by yuppies at weekends. There is a family mart and coffee shop (Tully's Coffee which is popular in Osaka and I tried the drip black coffee and it was really good - about 400 yen) downstairs. But you should be eating all over Osaka and not confined to the hotel areas. I found great food everywhere from Osaka station to Kyoto and Shinsaibashi. Please don't expect much in terms of food from tourist traps such as Kuroumon Market or Dotonbori other than pay for overpriced food. You can get better food at cheaper prices at any other places frequented by locals.
As most places in the city is accessible by subway, staying in the Namba area may be more convenient if you are spending most times shopping. Staying here, will require you to walk very far to Osaka station or spend 120 Yen one way to take a train from Fukushima station to get to the subway in Umeda/Osaka.
A tip on going to Kyoto and Nara. Both places are worth visiting. I was here in Osaka for 5 days and 4 nights and yet I went to both Kyoto and Nara spending half a day each place. I skipped Universal Studios (there are US elsewhere which are newer). I also went to shopping places such as Dotonbori, Kuroumon, Shinseibashi and Rinku Town as well as Osaka Castle.
I booked a half day local tour in Kyoto and visited 3 main places : Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto Imperial Palace. I believe half day tour is sufficient instead of going on for a full day tour of Kyoto since the 3 most important places are covered. Plus I can try out food in Kyoto for lunch. I found it cheaper to book the half day tour from Kyoto instead of taking the same tour from Osaka. The difference is that if you take the tour from Osaka, they will take you to ride the train from Osaka to Kyoto before boarding the tour bus in Kyoto. Instead I took the train ride myself and join the tour bus in Kyoto.
If you do not use a guided tour in Kyoto, you may have to take trains, buses and even taxis to get to the various tourist spots.
As for Nara, it is really convenient. You take a JR train (even directly at the hotel via Fukushima station) or subway to Nara and you will arrive at Nara station. The deer park is about half an hour walk away going through many shops for shopping and sight seeing. You do not need to take a guided tour to go to Nara. If you only want to see deers, you can just walk. If you want to visit shrines which are plenty there, you can always opt for a shuttle bus ticket when you arrive at Nara station.
Both Kyoto and Nara are about 1 hour by train away from Osaka. Be careful though not to take the Express trains which are non stop and cost double the ticket fare if you do not intend to.
Going home, you catch the same JR train from Fukushima Station and go directly to Kansai Airport. As the train will decouple near the airport (one half will not go to the airport), be careful to board the right coaches. I was in the front 4 coaches which went to the airport while the coaches behind went to another place (Kishuji).
You can stop by Rinku Outlet, one stop from Kansai. The fare to Rinku Town is 990 Yen from the hotel (Fukushima station) and you can catch a shuttle bus or train to the airport thereafter. The shuttle bus cost Yen 200 which you pay when you get on the bus. If you take the train directly from hotel to Kansai airport, the fare is Yen 1,190. Note that if you take the train from Osaka to airport, the fare is also 1,190 Yen. If you fail to get the direct train from Fukushima station to airport, i suppose you can take a train from Fukushima to Osaka station and find an airport train which may have more options. I have not tried this out though.
Ending note on Rinku Outlet. It is not really cheaper than in the city. So, if you find anything you want in the city, just buy it rather than wait till you go to Rinku Town on your way home. Also, only certain brands are available in Rinku town.
This review is not just about the hotel and also about visiting Osaka as well. In conclusion, if you want to stay in Hotel Hanshin, this is what you can expect.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: I got the non smoking room (which cost more than smoking rooms) and on the highest floor (23rd...
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We've just spent 6 nights at the Hotel Hanshin (2 adults traveling), having gotten a good internet price for our stay, and everything was great. Other reviewers note that Hotel Hanshin used to be mainly a business hotel, and this fact completely passed us by since the hotel seemed well-designed for us as tourists. We haven't encountered any flaws to the place, really.
Features:
--Good-sized room and very good-sized bathroom for Japan. (The spa water option is REALLY hot, but you can use regular bath water it if it's too hot; everything in the bathroom is designed well.)
--There's a mini-fridge, an electric kettle plus green tea, a tv (we didn't use so can't address), and many nice convenient touches throughout the room and bathroom (shoe horn and shoe brush, various packaged toiletries in case anything is forgotten, etc).
--The AC worked very well (and it's July!); the wi-fi also worked consistently well for us, and we are wi-fi intensive.
--Excellent location very close to the Fukushima station on the Osaka Loop line. I don't know why other travelers didn't find this especially convenient--for us it was wonderful, since the transit system is good and inexpensive. No matter how lost we got on our wanderings (and we did), we knew that if we could get to a JR or subway station, we could get to Fukushima Station and then have a 2-minute walk to the hotel. The picture I've submitted of the front entrance to Hotel Hanshin was taken from a train window at Fukushima Station: that's how close the hotel is.
--The Tully's coffee downstairs is very convenient; we also had a special multi-course luncheon in the Japanese restaurant in the hotel, Hanaza,with Japanese friends, and it was excellent. There's also a Yoshinoya chain restaurant across the street, simple and inexpensive food that's pretty healthy.
--There is an inexpensive coin laundry, Takara, not far away--about a 5 minute walk. (We found it online and navigated via google maps.)
--As others have mentioned, there's a Family Mart next door (one of the convenience stores with an ATM that takes international bank cards), and it was good and convenient.
Features:
--Good-sized room and very good-sized bathroom for Japan. (The spa water option is REALLY hot, but you can use regular bath water it if it's too hot; everything in the bathroom is designed well.)
--There's a mini-fridge, an electric kettle plus green tea, a tv (we didn't use so can't address), and many nice convenient touches throughout the room and bathroom (shoe horn and shoe brush, various packaged toiletries in case anything is forgotten, etc).
--The AC worked very well (and it's July!); the wi-fi also worked consistently well for us, and we are wi-fi intensive.
--Excellent location very close to the Fukushima station on the Osaka Loop line. I don't know why other travelers didn't find this especially convenient--for us it was wonderful, since the transit system is good and inexpensive. No matter how lost we got on our wanderings (and we did), we knew that if we could get to a JR or subway station, we could get to Fukushima Station and then have a 2-minute walk to the hotel. The picture I've submitted of the front entrance to Hotel Hanshin was taken from a train window at Fukushima Station: that's how close the hotel is.
--The Tully's coffee downstairs is very convenient; we also had a special multi-course luncheon in the Japanese restaurant in the hotel, Hanaza,with Japanese friends, and it was excellent. There's also a Yoshinoya chain restaurant across the street, simple and inexpensive food that's pretty healthy.
--There is an inexpensive coin laundry, Takara, not far away--about a 5 minute walk. (We found it online and navigated via google maps.)
--As others have mentioned, there's a Family Mart next door (one of the convenience stores with an ATM that takes international bank cards), and it was good and convenient.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Hotel Hanshin is great. From Kyoto we took the Kyoto-Osaka Rapid Train Service. From Osaka Station, we took a fast one-stop Osaka Loop Line to reach Fukushima Station. From there, Hotel Hanshin is just a stone's throw from this station. For the next 2 days, we used the very convenient Osaka Loop Line extensively to visit Temma Shopping Street (touted as the longest in Japan), Osaka Castle, and later took a subway train to Namba Station to visit Shinsaibashi (youth hangouts) and of course the Dotonbori shopping streets where a great magnitude of tourists converge to snap smart phone pictures of Glico Man, the animated crabs, etc, and chomp into the hundreds of Japanese fare in sidewalks and restaurants.
Now, here is what we thought about our hotel and room:
Check-in: We were early and had kept our luggage with the front office. Was given 2 welcome coffee vouchers to Tully's Coffee which is in the hotel itself. Refreshing! So, for the next 2 hours, we had checked out the neighbourhood until our check-in at 2pm.
Bedroom: An economy twin room which is very comfortable. Space was considerably larger than our previous ones in Shinjuku and Kyoto. Quiet Room on the 17th Floor overlooking the main street junction and the Fukushima Train Station with nice amenities.
Bathroom: The bathroom is great with hair dryer, hand and face wash, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner; toothbrush; shaving razor; shower cap, hair band and comb in the bathroom. Advanced toilet seat and the hot-cold shower was great and easy to use.
Cleanliness: Very Clean.
In-room Drinks: Free tea satchets and hot water jug available. Mini Fridge. For drinking water, we bought Suntory mineral water from 7-Eleven or Family Mart near the hotel.
Wifi: Free, always-connected wifi in the room.
Check-out: Check-out was smooth and quick as we had prepaid for our room during check-in
Dining: Did not try any of its F&B outlets. We really enjoyed the wide varieties of food as and when we explore Osaka using the Loop Line which we only had to flash our Japan Rail Pass to the officer at train gates to pass through.
Hotel Accessibility: Perfectly located.
I would definitely stay in this hotel again when I visit Osaka again.
Thank you Hotel Hanshin for maintaining your hotel and high hospitality standards.
Now, here is what we thought about our hotel and room:
Check-in: We were early and had kept our luggage with the front office. Was given 2 welcome coffee vouchers to Tully's Coffee which is in the hotel itself. Refreshing! So, for the next 2 hours, we had checked out the neighbourhood until our check-in at 2pm.
Bedroom: An economy twin room which is very comfortable. Space was considerably larger than our previous ones in Shinjuku and Kyoto. Quiet Room on the 17th Floor overlooking the main street junction and the Fukushima Train Station with nice amenities.
Bathroom: The bathroom is great with hair dryer, hand and face wash, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner; toothbrush; shaving razor; shower cap, hair band and comb in the bathroom. Advanced toilet seat and the hot-cold shower was great and easy to use.
Cleanliness: Very Clean.
In-room Drinks: Free tea satchets and hot water jug available. Mini Fridge. For drinking water, we bought Suntory mineral water from 7-Eleven or Family Mart near the hotel.
Wifi: Free, always-connected wifi in the room.
Check-out: Check-out was smooth and quick as we had prepaid for our room during check-in
Dining: Did not try any of its F&B outlets. We really enjoyed the wide varieties of food as and when we explore Osaka using the Loop Line which we only had to flash our Japan Rail Pass to the officer at train gates to pass through.
Hotel Accessibility: Perfectly located.
I would definitely stay in this hotel again when I visit Osaka again.
Thank you Hotel Hanshin for maintaining your hotel and high hospitality standards.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Great disappointment to have paid Y25,000 per night with breakfast for such 4 star hotel(at most). Only good thing is it is near the Subway station. There are many more good hotels in this region at this price range. Regretted my choice ever. Won't be back ever.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Location
The hotel Hanshin is located in Fukushima area literally across the road from the JR rail station. This connects to Kansai airport directly and takes 65 minutes but a nice ride. Osaka station is only 15min walk away. Fukushima station is connected to the loop of the city so is a convenient location for Osaka. Within area seem to be soo many traditional Japanese restaurants with a beef steak theme, though some Sushi/Curry house & fast food options of Yoshinoya, MOS burger & McDonalds. Also a large supermarket & many convenience stores step from hotel.
Room
Hollywood room on 8th floor was of typical poky Japanese size offering a comfortable twin bed (two singles) but with enough room to include a desk & wardrobe. The pillows do have one side some kind of beads, I think wheat and one side is soft. They are beneficial for neck issues but can be turned over to soft feather side, found them of no issue and quite comfy. USB & local sockets, light controls, & lamps either side. Faces a large TV and yes all is in Japanese but I must say really enjoyed the unusual programming after midnight such as the adventures of this real life puppy, despite not understanding what was said. The room also offers a fridge & kettle with two complimentary bottles of water.
An adequate size desk with plenty of power sockets makes it possible to work.
The wardrobe is easily unnoticeable since its a nondescript door behind main door but once open is slightly small but does have coat hangers, slippers & a laptop size safe.
There is also a humidifier that must of been set to auto as came on now & then, usually after having a hot bath or shower. It made the atmosphere in room quite pleasant & only lasts for a short amount of time.
The bathroom is typical Japanese style but the key feature for choosing this hotel is the option of turning the handle to get mineralised Spa water (Onsen water) but also normal water for rinsing. The bath is slightly larger than normal Japanese standard & one can just relax & soothe the muscles in this very beneficial water. Be warned it is slightly brown water but full of the good stuff. After a good stew in there, enabled a great sleep.
Overall that is the reason to stay here as slightly higher priced but well worth it.
Facilities
WIFI is free and fast, secure for multiple devices. There is also a public men’s & separate ladies Onsen spa offering sauna & the onsen baths. Didn’t have time to use it but for guests they charge just over 1000yen.
For catering there is a Japanese, Chinese restaurant onsite & breakfast is charged just under 2000yen if not included. Did not use it as there are sufficient eating options outside. There is also a Tully coffee house on ground floor.
The hotel is quite older business style Japanese and well known for the onsen spa. It seems to be a wedding venue with a chapel onsite as well as various venue rooms.
Staff
Staff were just lovely, spoke English well, very welcoming & helpful with any information. Efficient at check-in with all hotel details given out in clear informative leaflets.
Overall a decent option for central Osaka if your a fan of the beneficial Japanese onsen spa. Not many hotels that offer mineralised water directly to your bath at least at the rate they charge. Would definitely return because of that.
The hotel Hanshin is located in Fukushima area literally across the road from the JR rail station. This connects to Kansai airport directly and takes 65 minutes but a nice ride. Osaka station is only 15min walk away. Fukushima station is connected to the loop of the city so is a convenient location for Osaka. Within area seem to be soo many traditional Japanese restaurants with a beef steak theme, though some Sushi/Curry house & fast food options of Yoshinoya, MOS burger & McDonalds. Also a large supermarket & many convenience stores step from hotel.
Room
Hollywood room on 8th floor was of typical poky Japanese size offering a comfortable twin bed (two singles) but with enough room to include a desk & wardrobe. The pillows do have one side some kind of beads, I think wheat and one side is soft. They are beneficial for neck issues but can be turned over to soft feather side, found them of no issue and quite comfy. USB & local sockets, light controls, & lamps either side. Faces a large TV and yes all is in Japanese but I must say really enjoyed the unusual programming after midnight such as the adventures of this real life puppy, despite not understanding what was said. The room also offers a fridge & kettle with two complimentary bottles of water.
An adequate size desk with plenty of power sockets makes it possible to work.
The wardrobe is easily unnoticeable since its a nondescript door behind main door but once open is slightly small but does have coat hangers, slippers & a laptop size safe.
There is also a humidifier that must of been set to auto as came on now & then, usually after having a hot bath or shower. It made the atmosphere in room quite pleasant & only lasts for a short amount of time.
The bathroom is typical Japanese style but the key feature for choosing this hotel is the option of turning the handle to get mineralised Spa water (Onsen water) but also normal water for rinsing. The bath is slightly larger than normal Japanese standard & one can just relax & soothe the muscles in this very beneficial water. Be warned it is slightly brown water but full of the good stuff. After a good stew in there, enabled a great sleep.
Overall that is the reason to stay here as slightly higher priced but well worth it.
Facilities
WIFI is free and fast, secure for multiple devices. There is also a public men’s & separate ladies Onsen spa offering sauna & the onsen baths. Didn’t have time to use it but for guests they charge just over 1000yen.
For catering there is a Japanese, Chinese restaurant onsite & breakfast is charged just under 2000yen if not included. Did not use it as there are sufficient eating options outside. There is also a Tully coffee house on ground floor.
The hotel is quite older business style Japanese and well known for the onsen spa. It seems to be a wedding venue with a chapel onsite as well as various venue rooms.
Staff
Staff were just lovely, spoke English well, very welcoming & helpful with any information. Efficient at check-in with all hotel details given out in clear informative leaflets.
Overall a decent option for central Osaka if your a fan of the beneficial Japanese onsen spa. Not many hotels that offer mineralised water directly to your bath at least at the rate they charge. Would definitely return because of that.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled on business
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Nice hotel with spacious rooms and well located .
Rooms are not the last on desing but with more space than Japanese standard .
Very nice the Sauna at the 7th floor .
Highly reccommended for businessmen .
Close to Osaka station and in a quiet area with many interesting spots to eat in .
Defintely go back there
Rooms are not the last on desing but with more space than Japanese standard .
Very nice the Sauna at the 7th floor .
Highly reccommended for businessmen .
Close to Osaka station and in a quiet area with many interesting spots to eat in .
Defintely go back there
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled on business
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Location is in a safe quiet street with many bars and eateries. View from room was breathtaking. Across the road from Fukushima station which is great to get into the city centre and other locations, including Kobe and Kansai Airport. Room is larger than many rooms in Japan. Dutifully cleaned and stocked with complimentaries each day. The duty manager on the day I checked in immediately offered to upgrade my room because there was a tiny problem with one of the bed covers..I didn't even complain, just drew her attention to it. Allowed me to stored my luggage until the evening although check out was at midday.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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It is the second time I am staying in this hotel and I must say they have improved a bit. At least now they have wifi, a year ago they only had ethernet - not the best solution for person with tablet or netbook.
Hotel has very nice and relaxing onsen - there is sauna and several baths with thermal water. However, I wouldn't recommend their massage - you can find much better ones in the area. The same can be said about the food - in this district there are plenty of restaurants to choose from - from great breakfast places (also very cheap) to fine sushi, grill, pretty descent italian places and many more. No need to eat at a hotel at all. One other huge bonus to the location is proximity to wonderful Osaka Philharmonic Hall. Hotel is also 15 minutes walk from large shopping areas (like Yodobashi, Daimaru and others).
The main complaint is adressed towards the lack of sockets. There is none even close to the bed - the nearest one (and the only one, except for the bathroom) is in the opposite side of the room so even with the longest computer charger it gets practically impossible to use computer in bed. So you have to be stuck to a desk and a chair. It is just very stupid designing miscalculation. On the other hand, hotel has great curtains - not a single dot of sunshine goes through them even on a sunny day, so you can sleep until whenever you wish to.
Hotel has very nice and relaxing onsen - there is sauna and several baths with thermal water. However, I wouldn't recommend their massage - you can find much better ones in the area. The same can be said about the food - in this district there are plenty of restaurants to choose from - from great breakfast places (also very cheap) to fine sushi, grill, pretty descent italian places and many more. No need to eat at a hotel at all. One other huge bonus to the location is proximity to wonderful Osaka Philharmonic Hall. Hotel is also 15 minutes walk from large shopping areas (like Yodobashi, Daimaru and others).
The main complaint is adressed towards the lack of sockets. There is none even close to the bed - the nearest one (and the only one, except for the bathroom) is in the opposite side of the room so even with the longest computer charger it gets practically impossible to use computer in bed. So you have to be stuck to a desk and a chair. It is just very stupid designing miscalculation. On the other hand, hotel has great curtains - not a single dot of sunshine goes through them even on a sunny day, so you can sleep until whenever you wish to.
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Date of stay: June 2013Trip type: Travelled solo
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I have stayed at this hotel many times while on business in Osaka. It is a Western-style Japanese hotel. If you want Western style Luxury and Spaciousness - stay at the Ritz or the Hyatt. But if you're up for just a bit of the flavor of Japan without any real sacrifice (but roominess) give this hotel a try. It is in Fukushima, one stop (10 minutes walk) from the JR station in Umeda - at the heart of Osaka. That 10 minutes is one reason I love this location. It's close enough to be in the thick of the throbbing hustle and bustle of downtown in just a few quick minutes - and far enough away to feel much more relaxed and quiet. (Something that I find necessary with all of the sensory overload one faces in the cities of modern Japan.) Fukushima itself is a thriving, trendy hotspot of restaurants, clubs, cafes and bars that stay open very late - but it also has a laid back vibe that is quirky and charming, too. The hotel is only steps from JR Fukushima station and several other train and subway lines - again very convenient. Dotted with shrines and little parks. The residential neighborhood intertwined with the commercial establishments in a way that is quintessentially Japan.
The rooms at the Hanshin are large - by Japanese standards - and well appointed with comfortable beds, decent pillows, a desk, wired internet, a small fridge, hot water pot and tea and a typical pod-style bathroom you step up into. The shower has good pressure and you have a choice of regular water or spa water at the turn of a valve.
The closet is teeny, but there are hangers and a bottle of Febreeze provided - very welcome in the very humid summer in Osaka. There is no chest of drawers but the hotel provided a luggage stand, and I always use my suitcase as my chest of drawers. A good bedside lamp for reading. TV is only in Japanese, so bring a good book or plan to watch movies on DVD on your laptop. There is pay per view and Japanese adult TV for purchase, with discreet machines near the elevators where you can buy a card that then let's you access the "premium" channels.
There is a spa with steam, baths, a variety of massage packages. Chapels and function rooms. The front desk staff speak a little English. They are welcoming and reserved at the same time. I arrived two nights ago on this trip after an awful day of delayed flights and missed connections just after midnight. They checked me in - but there was no one to help me upstairs (up the elevator) with my luggage. Hmmm?
The view from the 23rd floor toward the Sky building and the Yodogawa River is spectacular. This would be a great place to catch the Yodogawa Fireworks Festival from in August - though there are many rooftop establishments in the area that one could say that about.
There are literally hundreds of restaurants within walking distance, from OK little chains where you can get something to put in your belly for under $5, to good to great, to amazing combinations of cuisine and culture that will have you writing stories home and longing for more. If you find a place you love, go often. It might be gone when you get back. There is a small bread bakery, one of the best I've ever been in, within a block. Get there early as they can't keep their wares on the shelves. The 24 hour MacDonalds across the street serves a better cup of coffee for $2 than you'll find in any Mickey D's in the states. I have never eaten in this hotel - I rarely eat in hotels. There is a basement food court which used to house one of my favorite teppan bars of all times. Alas, it's now gone. The Garlic Restaurant downstairs makes an incredible spinach salad with crunchy garlic sprinkles. And there is a teeny as a matchbook Yakitori bar (seating for maybe 9 at the counter only) across the street that makes the best grilled rice cakes I've eaten yet.
If you're feeling flush, head to the Kitashinshi district to Enza. Check ahead to see if the owner, Hasegawa san will be there. It's grilled chicken - but elevated to a fine art. Tell him you're hungry and then let him feed you. When you're almost full, tell him you're ready to stop. He'll bring one more dish, and then rice with tea. Tell him what kind of mood you're in - and then let him choose the wine - he has quite a collection. There is more than one Enza location - but you want to go to the original one, near the American Embassy. Call ahead. You may be turned away if you go without advance notice. Like most places in Japan, Enza is not large. A meal like I've described will set you back between $100 and $150 a person. But it's an experience that everyone who comes to Osaka should have. And don't forget to tell Hasegawa san that Amelia sends her regards.
The rooms at the Hanshin are large - by Japanese standards - and well appointed with comfortable beds, decent pillows, a desk, wired internet, a small fridge, hot water pot and tea and a typical pod-style bathroom you step up into. The shower has good pressure and you have a choice of regular water or spa water at the turn of a valve.
The closet is teeny, but there are hangers and a bottle of Febreeze provided - very welcome in the very humid summer in Osaka. There is no chest of drawers but the hotel provided a luggage stand, and I always use my suitcase as my chest of drawers. A good bedside lamp for reading. TV is only in Japanese, so bring a good book or plan to watch movies on DVD on your laptop. There is pay per view and Japanese adult TV for purchase, with discreet machines near the elevators where you can buy a card that then let's you access the "premium" channels.
There is a spa with steam, baths, a variety of massage packages. Chapels and function rooms. The front desk staff speak a little English. They are welcoming and reserved at the same time. I arrived two nights ago on this trip after an awful day of delayed flights and missed connections just after midnight. They checked me in - but there was no one to help me upstairs (up the elevator) with my luggage. Hmmm?
The view from the 23rd floor toward the Sky building and the Yodogawa River is spectacular. This would be a great place to catch the Yodogawa Fireworks Festival from in August - though there are many rooftop establishments in the area that one could say that about.
There are literally hundreds of restaurants within walking distance, from OK little chains where you can get something to put in your belly for under $5, to good to great, to amazing combinations of cuisine and culture that will have you writing stories home and longing for more. If you find a place you love, go often. It might be gone when you get back. There is a small bread bakery, one of the best I've ever been in, within a block. Get there early as they can't keep their wares on the shelves. The 24 hour MacDonalds across the street serves a better cup of coffee for $2 than you'll find in any Mickey D's in the states. I have never eaten in this hotel - I rarely eat in hotels. There is a basement food court which used to house one of my favorite teppan bars of all times. Alas, it's now gone. The Garlic Restaurant downstairs makes an incredible spinach salad with crunchy garlic sprinkles. And there is a teeny as a matchbook Yakitori bar (seating for maybe 9 at the counter only) across the street that makes the best grilled rice cakes I've eaten yet.
If you're feeling flush, head to the Kitashinshi district to Enza. Check ahead to see if the owner, Hasegawa san will be there. It's grilled chicken - but elevated to a fine art. Tell him you're hungry and then let him feed you. When you're almost full, tell him you're ready to stop. He'll bring one more dish, and then rice with tea. Tell him what kind of mood you're in - and then let him choose the wine - he has quite a collection. There is more than one Enza location - but you want to go to the original one, near the American Embassy. Call ahead. You may be turned away if you go without advance notice. Like most places in Japan, Enza is not large. A meal like I've described will set you back between $100 and $150 a person. But it's an experience that everyone who comes to Osaka should have. And don't forget to tell Hasegawa san that Amelia sends her regards.
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Date of stay: July 2011Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Upper floors are best. Ask for the large beds.
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All rooms have it.
No. You can buy tickets for the Aquarium there, but not USJ. We had no problems buying our USJ tickets at the gate the morning we went, but we went on a low-attendance day.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Hanshin Osaka
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Hanshin Osaka?
Nearby attractions include Gate Tower Building (0.2 km), Fukushima Temmangu Shrine (0.2 km), and Takono Matsu (0.4 km).
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Hanshin Osaka?
Conveniently located restaurants include La Baie, Yakiniku Gorichan Fukushima, and The Lobby Lounge.
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Many travellers enjoy visiting Osaka Castle (3.6 km), Osaka City Central Hall (1.6 km), and Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library (1.5 km).