[2024 Osaka Stay] Travel Guide for OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts (Updated Sep)
Explore Osaka with Locals | citywalk through Shinsekai
| citywalk through Shinsekai. 🚶🏻♂️ Shinsekai in Osaka is a very interesting neighborhood. The landmark building here, Tsutenkaku Tower, stands at 103 meters tall and is very conspicuous, visible at a glance. Underneath Tsutenkaku, there are numerous interconnected streets and alleys filled with small shops, exuding a nostalgic and lively atmosphere, reminiscent of a manga setting.
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🤩 At night, as Tsutenkaku lights up, the small shops in the alleys also light up their beautiful signs. Some shops have such grand displays that they resemble the lanterns of Zigong, making them perfect for photos. If you climb the 103-meter-high observation deck of Tsutenkaku, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Osaka.
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🌟 I stayed at OMO7 Osaka, where there is a free daily 'guide' taking guests on a citywalk around the hotel to explore the local vibe. This time, with the OMO Ranger from OMO7 Osaka, I unlocked many interesting details of the Shinsekai area mentioned above, including century-old coffee shops, animal-patterned clothing stores for photo ops, numerous okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and kushikatsu shops, and spots where you can capture the reflection of Tsutenkaku... and more, showcasing a unique Osaka style.
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🔴 The daily citywalk at OMO7 Osaka only requires a reservation at the front desk in advance. Just gather at the big map in the hotel at the appointed time, and the New World exploration experience is free.
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In addition to the guided citywalk, OMO7 Osaka offers a variety of rich activities every day, making it hard to keep up.
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🎇 The neon light art at night is a summer delight. Besides watching electronic fireworks projected on buildings, there are freshly grilled takoyaki and eggplant beer, adding a touch of romance. Kids can participate in making lanterns, stamping, watching woodcarvers at work, and more. Overall, the nightlife is very diverse.
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🍲 Besides the dazzling OMO Dining, the simple and delicious OMO Cafe & Bar is more convenient. There are several set meals to choose from. I like to take my breakfast to the garden lawn. Eating breakfast while watching the kids play on the grass makes for a pleasant and energetic morning.
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🛏️ The rooms at OMO7 Osaka are great, with 4 comfortable beds offering good privacy, plus a large glass window providing excellent lighting. The large table in the middle is where we chat and plan our outings... Having such a spacious room in Japan feels almost luxurious.
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🥰 I love the youthful vibe of OMO7 Osaka. Most of the services are self-service, including check-in and check-out, picking up toiletries, and storing luggage, which makes me feel very young and energetic. However, during dinner, while enjoying a special meal set, I also experienced attentive and meticulous service, offering everything one could need. 💪🏻
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📍 Osaka, Japan, just a 200-meter walk from Shin-Imamiya Station
ALDEN JIMENEZ
This is my fourth visit to my favorite hotel in Japan, the Hoshino Yatsugatake, a parent-child hotel with flat-rate pricing
As the summer vacation is approaching, has everyone made their travel plans yet?
Talking with a friend about Nagano, I remembered to recommend a surprise hotel I had visited before.
I really like Nagano Prefecture in Japan. Nagano is a highland area in Japan, where the summer temperature is cooler than other places, and there are many good ski resorts in winter. I used to love going to Karuizawa, a place I could visit countless times without ever getting tired of it, and I spent almost every summer vacation in Karuizawa.
However, since moving to the central part of Japan, the travel time to get there has become too long, so I can't visit as often.
But I discovered another treasure in Nagano Prefecture, Tateshina.
There are many sanatoriums owned by major companies around Tateshina, and there are ski resorts in winter and a cool climate in summer, making it a great summer retreat.
The last time I went, I booked a newly renovated family suite at this hotel, which is very suitable for staying with children. My child was so happy upon entering the room.
The room's setup and attention to detail were even more perfect than Hoshino's, and there is also a playground for children in the hotel. When it's not crowded, it feels like having a private play area, and mothers can rest nearby.
The hotel's buffet breakfast is also very rich and tasty, and most importantly, the price is only half of Hoshino's.
During my stay, I encountered several families with little babies. Overall, it is a very cost-effective hot spring resort hotel that I would like to visit again.