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2-1-9 Nakazaki Nishi, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, 530-0015, Japan
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Hi fellows,
I'm planning to head to Osaka for two nights at the end of next week and can't decide on where to stay. Am considering two places but frankly don't know much about it:
1. Oaks Shin (near Nishinakajima station)
2. Hotel Asahi Plaza (near(?) Namba station)
Would appreciate any comment on the above. I'm also open for other (alternative) suggestions of places to stay.
Main purpose of my visit is to walk around the streets and explore the city. Hence, location shouldn't be too far off center.
If anybody wants to meet up, I'd greatfully accept.
If not, no problem either.
Any advise is appreciated... thanks in advance!
Cheers,
Robert
I would say stay in Namba. It's a really bustling area, day AND night. Plus, it's close to Shinsaibashi and Den Den Town (electronics area). Lots of restaurants and shops in that area, plus Namba is a major train station stop so easily accessible to and from other areas you might want to explore.
Yep, Namba is def. a better choice.
I stayed here for one night when I was there for a business.
http://www.orix.co.jp/bwinn/yotsubashi/room/index.html
(Sorry, I don't think they have English page.)
It's in Namba area near Shisaibashi subway station.
-Motoko-
Thanks for your suggestions.
I'll definitely keep it in mind.
Namba was basically my preference as well.
Cheers,
Robert
Right in the middle of all the chaos of the shopping district and restaurant, we came across a quaint little temple. The shrine was just beautiful, it was coved in moss, visitor would splash water, while make a small donation. WOW.. a must see...
Kansai International Airport was open in Sept 1994. It is a relatively new airport but has had many problems as it is sinking into the sea! The foundation is built into a soft seabed. There have been a few solutions to try to curtail this but they have not been working unfortunately.
The airport is a nice one though. LOTS of open space so you aren't bumping into other people. FREE use of luggage carts. Lots of natural light coming in from the floor to ceiling glass windows. There are a few baggage delivery services if you don't want to lug your suitcases around with you to your hotel/accomodation (about US$15/suitcase, next morning delivery). Baggage storage (not sure about rates-sorry). Currency exchange. Free internet access for those in transit. The minimum layover time is 1 1/2hrs so you will never have to sleepover in the airport here. But if you have to in an emergency, the waiting areas are clean & very roomy!!
KIX is the airport you would go to if you are coming from an international destination & want to go to Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Himeji, Nara, etc.
In this restaurant, the serving staff bring vast chunks of freshly roasted meat and carve it directly onto your plate. They have beef, chicken, lamb and also an extensive salad bar. Unlike other Brazilian buffets I have been to, the salad bar here was fantastic and it was a real struggle resisting one last trip up to the buffet :-)
They play Brazilian music and the restaurant is tastefully decorated with South American paraphenalia. The ex-pat Brazilian staff are friendly and love to ham it up for the customers. The buffet costs 2700 yen for 90 minutes (1350 yen for children) and drinks are extra.
It's open from 6pm till midnight Mon-Fri; 4pm till midnight Saturdays and midday till midnight on Sundays. Last order is at 11pm.
This museum exhibits 12 original old farm houses brought from diferent rural parts of the country, and reconstructed in a natural outdoor park setting, within the Hattori Ryokuchi Koen. These houses were all built in the Edo period (17-19C) and well represent the styles and folk customs which were characteristic of each locality. dweller's furnitures and tools are also on display in the houses.
YODOBASHI - the new electronics store at Umeda! This I am told is now THE CHEAPEST place for electronic goods in Osaka - all under the one big roof! I plan to check it out further next month when I look into CD burners...
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