REASON for selecting the Tennoji Miyako Hotel: We had to catch a 9am international flight out of the Kansai airport, and this was the last stop on the JR Haruka line to reach the airport (in less than 45 minutes). Everything went smoothly.
ROOM RATE: relatively inexpensive for Japan; 10,000 yen. Free WiFi in the lobby.
ROOM QUALITY: relatively roomy for Japan. Good linens and bathroom.
LOCATION: excellent; across the street from the JR train station and subway.
SIGHTSEEING: We had only a late afternoon in Osaka, but from this location we crossed the front street and took the loop subway counterclockwise to visit the Osaka Peace Center (a must see for its frank assessment of Japan's cruel attempts to colonize Asian countries) and Osaka castle, and again on the loop subway clockwise to have dinner in Dotombori (delicious takoyaki and okonomiyaki). Hotel staff spoke English and provided a map and subway stop suggestions.
- Tennoji Miyako Osaka
