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Hotel Kinki is located near easily-accessible JR Osaka Station, making it the perfect base from which to explore Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. Hotel Kinki provides reasonably priced accommodation with convenient access to central Osaka and major tourist destinations in Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe. Our website has LOTS of information about these places so you can plan your vacation or sightseeing from our site. Click here to see our Visitor's Guide.

Whether you are in Osaka for business or pleasure, Hotel Kinki guarantees you a comfortable and pleasant stay.

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Den Den Town: Osaka's Akihabara

Most people have heard of Akihabara -- Tokyo’s famous electronics district -- but did you know that Osaka has its own otaku-friendly part of the city, known as Den Den Town?

Den Den Town is centered around a kilometer-long stretch with electronics, computers, and anime-related shops packed on both sides of a busy street. Branching away from the road are numerous side alleys, where the most unique and specialized stores are located.

Often, great deals can be found in Den Den Town, especially at non-name brand stores. Being in Kansai, bartering for a lower price is an accepted way of doing business -- give it a shot!

Den Den Town is located in Nipponbashi (near Namba), and can be accessed via the popular Midosuji Subway Line.

Ride The Hep Five Ferris Wheel

The Hep Five Ferris Wheel has become a major landmark in Umeda, Osaka, and is located so close to Hotel Kinki, you almost have to include it on your list of things to do!

To access the Ferris wheel, you’ll need to enter the Hep Five building. The entrance of this shopping complex is located on the far side when approaching from Hotel Kinki. (The entrance directly faces Hankyu Umeda Station.) Take the elevator to the top floor to board the Ferris wheel.

Admission is 500 yen per person, and each pod can fit four people.

The ride takes around 15 minutes and will give you an excellent look at downtown Umeda. But if you’re scared of heights, you might want to sit this one out, as you’ll definitely feel a bit exposed (and vulnerable!) hanging some 100 meters above the city streets.