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2025.08.19
An Introduction into the Newest Hotels Elevating the Osaka Experience!
Osaka Gaining Momentum and Spotlight
Osaka is one of Japan’s top travel destinations for both domestic and international travelers, and offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit all who visit. As the host city for Expo 2025 and the future location of Japan’s first integrated resort, the city is expected to become an even bigger international tourism hub. Proof of the waves made by this momentum can been seen in the number of notable hotels have moved into the area in the past year, some even making their first-ever launch in Japan. Here we will introduce some of these amazing accommodations.
The Osaka Station Hotel, Autograph Collection
Located directly beside JR Osaka Station and built on the exact location of the first Osaka station built in 1874, this hotel offers both convenience and heritage. With a brand built to pay homage to the historical significance of the area, The Osaka Station Hotel gives guests equal parts luxurious comfort and an elevated trip to the past with a contemporary twist. Creative designs incorporating thematic artifacts woven throughout the hotel thoughtfully allow for an interactive experience that visitors of all ages can enjoy. Equipped with multiple scenic meeting rooms, including a 900-person capacity ballroom, the hotel is also suitable as an event venue.
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Four Seasons Hotel Osaka
This esteemed brand renowned worldwide for its quality added its fourth location to Osaka in August of 2024. All rooms are inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetic with wooden accents and muted calming colors, however the 28th floor takes it a step further, offering an urban contemporary twist on the ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn. The whole floor is equipped with rooms featuring classic tatami (bamboo mat) flooring. With spa facilities incorporating Japanese-style baths and saunas, guests can experience a classic Japanese stay with the luxury that comes with the brand, The hotel also offers spaces for more intimate meetings and events.
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Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda
This hotel is the first of the Canopy brand to be established in Japan and features a unique, playful interior with colorful contemporary designs such as the Takoyaki-inspired lights that greet visitors in the elevator lobby. Centrally located in the recently rejuvenated Umeda area, Canopy by Hilton Umeda offers great views of GRAN GREEN OSAKA. Some of the most popular shopping areas in Umeda and the newly opened Time Out Market Osaka are nearby, a perfect fit for visitors who love to shop. A quick walk from Osaka Station also gives easy access to the rest of the Kansai region for the more adventurous. The hotel also features a handful of smaller meeting and event spaces.
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Waldorf Astoria Osaka
Conveniently located near Osaka Station, the Waldorf Astoria Osaka brought the internationally acclaimed brand to Japan for the first time in April 2025. The interior is masterfully designed with traditional Japanese elements blending harmoniously with the Art Deco aesthetic, creating a unique atmosphere found only at this hostel. Breathtaking panoramic views of Osaka’s skyline, such as those seen at the hotel’s lobby Peacock Alley, offer guests a luxurious opportunity to familiarize themselves with the charm and vibrancy of the city. The hotel also has several events spaces ranging from large to small, able to flexibly accommodate a variety of needs.
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Patina Osaka
The Patina Osaka is the first of the brand to be launched in Japan. Located right across from the iconic Osaka Castle, the 20th floor lobby offers guests a breathtaking welcome view of the historic building. The rooms incorporate a modern twist on Japanese aesthetics, even paying homage to the lands around it as seen in the stone walls inspired by the block patterns of the castle walls. The hotel is full of details that pay homage to the lands around it in elegant, designer ways. The Patina has a ballroom and chapel for events and gatherings, the latter of which boasts unmatched views of Osaka Castle.
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In Closing
Each hotel offers its own unique Osaka experience, paying homage to the local culture while maintaining the standard expected of each respective brand. As the city shifts to prepare for the launch of Japan’s first integrated resort, Osaka itself will experience increasing spotlight and attention. All of these hotels further advance the appeal of region, solidify Osaka as a cultural hub, and further contribute to its growth as a major tourism destination in not only Japan, but all of Asia.
Choose Osaka as your next meeting or event destination.
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau provides comprehensive support for meeting and event planners, from bringing events to Osaka until their successful completion, and beyond. We offer assistance with a wide range of services including venue and hotel arrangements, budget planning, and public relations. In addition, we provide unique experiential programs that showcase the best of Osaka, as well as funding programs to support the attraction of international conferences. Throughout Expo 2025 and with the upcoming Integrated Resort becoming a major catalyst for more organizers to choose Osaka as their next event destination, we actively support the hosting of international convention and working closely with organizers to foster global exchange and create memorable experiences.