Osaka · Kyoto · Tokyo: Hoshino Hotels More Suitable for City Tours

I've traveled to Japan many times for business and leisure, yet I still prefer city tours, enjoying being a city explorer. For those who also love city travel or exploration, I recommend these quality and cost-effective, youthful and stylish OMO Hotels to choose during your trip to Japan.

OMO Hotel is an urban sightseeing hotel brand under the century-old Hoshino Group, divided into 5 levels: ✈️/1/3/5/7, corresponding to different types of hotels to meet various needs. As the number increases, so do luxury and service.

Each OMO hotel lobby features a city map, not just a simple list of nearby attractions, but carefully crafted Citywalk routes for guests, including local food, niche spots, and shops. Here are the three OMO hotels chosen in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo.

Osaka 🏨 OMO7 Osaka
▪️ OMO7 = full-service hotel
Besides basic services, it offers many unique features. Staff become OMO Rangers, guiding guests on walks around the nearby Shinsekai area; free shuttle bus to and from USJ; seasonal special events.
🚇 JR Shin-Imamiya Station, 200m from the hotel
💰 From 1300+/night

Tokyo 🏨 OMO5 Tokyo Gotanda
▪️ OMO5 = boutique hotel
Gotanda may not be very popular, but it’s only 3 stops from Shibuya. It’s a place where old shops contrast with modern skyscrapers and is rich in gourmet food. Guest rooms offer city views and a 60m sky garden, providing great design and experience.
🚇 JR Yamanote Line Gotanda Station, 470m from the hotel
💰 From 1100+/night

Kyoto 🏨 OMO3 Kyoto Toji
▪️ OMO3 = basic hotel
Blending Kyoto’s local culture, it’s small but well-equipped. The location is excellent, just a 7-minute walk to Toji Temple; buses can take you to Kinkakuji, Kiyomizudera, Kawaramachi, and other attractions, and trains can take you to Osaka or Nara.
🚇 Kintetsu Kyoto Line Toji Station, 180m from the hotel
🚇 JR Kyoto Station, 1.2km from the hotel
💰 From 350+/night