10 Osaka Hotels With Hot Springs: Ideal for Business and Sightseeing

Stay in a Hotel With a Hot Spring or Large Bath When Visiting Osaka

Many people visit Japan's metropolis of Osaka for business or sightseeing. If staying the night in Osaka, you'll want to soothe your tired body in a hot spring or relax in a large bath on the hotel premises.

Many hotels in Osaka are equipped with hot springs and large baths. From reasonably-priced hotels to ones located near major sightseeing spots, and even hotels that make you feel slightly rich and special, the options are endless.

10 Osaka Hotels with Hot Springs and Large Baths

• 1. Dormy Inn Premium Osaka Kitahama: Natural Hot Spring Suito-no-Yu
• 2. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka (Umeda-eki Tower)
• 3. Super Hotel Premier Namba Shinsaibashi
• 4. Hotel Livemax Premium Umeda East
• 5. Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring
• 6. Hotel Code Shinsaibashi
• 7. Sanso Kazenomori
• 8. Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
• 9. The Singulari Hotel & SkySpa at Universal Studios Japan
• 10. Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower

1. Dormy Inn Premium Osaka Kitahama: Offering Great Value at Reasonable Prices!

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For people who are particular about their hotel's bath facilities but who also want to keep an eye on prices, we recommend Dormy Inn Premium Osaka Kitahama. It's conveniently located just one minute on foot from the Osaka Metro Line's Kitahama Station.

On the top floor (13th floor)—in addition to the indoor natural hot spring bath and single person bath (tsubo-buro)—there's also an open-air bath (rotemburo), high temperature sauna (for men), and a mist sauna (for women).

The large natural hot spring bath can be used from 15:00 to about 10:00. So even if you arrive at the hotel late due to work or sightseeing, you can still take a dip in the bath.

After soaking in the bath, it's a good idea to spend some relaxing time in the lounge (Yu agari dokoro) with its collection of 1,000 manga comic books.

All guest rooms feature Serta beds which offer high-quality sleep. Guests will also be happy to hear about the morning coffee service and the welcome drink service.

In the same area of Osaka there's also Dormy Inn Osaka Tanimachi Natural Hot Spring, an affiliated hotel.

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Access: One minute on foot from Kitahama Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line)
Address: Osaka, Chuo, Koraibashi 1-6-7
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00-11:00

2. APA Hotel & Resort Osaka (Umeda-eki Tower): An Outdoor Hot Spring and a Pool!

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With its many enjoyable on-site facilities and various services, we recommend APA Hotel & Resort Osaka (Umeda-eki Tower) for couples, friends, and even families. The hotel is conveniently located just five minutes away on foot from the Umeda area, also known as Kita (Osaka's Kita Ward). This makes the hotel ideal for sightseeing.

In addition to the large bath which contains a special mineral (komeiseki) that's said to have ionizing effects, there's also an open-air bath and one-person bath (tsubo-buro) in the outdoor area.

On the top floor, there's a pool. The bottom of the pool has an illustration of "bikkuriman," the famous character from Lotte's chocolate confectionery line who offers bonus seals (stickers) for customers. So you can enjoy this pool artwork together with the view of Osaka's scenery during your swim.

Also on the 17th of every month, a special event is held in which 17 ice cream are given to some lucky individuals.

Osaka APA Hotels that have large public baths also include APA Hotel Midosuji Honmachi Ekimae, APA Hotel Osaka Tenma, and APA Hotel Shin-Osaka Ekimae.

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Access: Three minutes on foot from Higashi-Umeda Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line)
Address: Osaka, Kita, Sonezaki 2-8-32
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~5:00 - 10:00

3. Super Hotel Premier Namba Shinsaibashi: Great for Sightseeing in the Minami District!

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Super Hotel Premier Namba Shinsaibashi Natural Hot Spring (Japanese) is a new hotel that opened in March of 2022. The hotel is just four minutes on foot from Osaka Metro's Namba Station.

This location is ideal for sightseeing in Osaka's largest entertainment area, Minami, which is centered around the main spots of Namba, Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, and Sennichimae. The hotel is also only six minutes away from Dotonbori, home to one of Osaka's symbols, the huge electronic billboard featuring Glico Man. Also, Amerika-mura is just three minutes away on foot.

Naniwa Bihada-no-Yu is a large natural hot spring bath featuring soft indirect lighting. Guests here can enjoy a natural hot spring that offers healthy benefits for their skin.

In the first floor lounge from 17:00 to 20:00 there's a complimentary welcome drink service. Also, guests can choose their own pillow from a selection of eight different varieties (first come, first served basis). So we recommend this hotel for business and solo travelers, and groups of friends.

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Access: Four minutes on foot from Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line), six minutes on foot from Namba Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line)
Address: Osaka, Chuo, Nishi-Shinsaibashi 2-16-8
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~23:30-10:00

4. Hotel Livemax Premium Umeda East: Convenient Access to the Umeda Area!

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Natural Hot Spring Hotel Livemax Premium Umeda East is only three minutes on foot from Osaka Metro's Nakazakicho Station. It's perfect for visitors who want to actively spend time in the Umeda area. The Umeda area is only one station away from Nakazakicho Station by train.

Osaka Station is also nearby, so visitors can use the hotel as a base for sightseeing and visiting various places. It's also perfect for business because the hotel is 50 minutes by train and 20 minutes by taxi to Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport).

In the large bath area, guests can fully enjoy Jindai-no-Yu, the Nakaizu natural hot spring. There's also an open-air bath, a cold water bath (mizu-buro), and a sauna. So visitors will have no problem soothing their tired body.

In addition to being the ideal location with a wide variety of baths, visitors can stay at this hotel at relatively inexpensive prices!

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Access: Three minutes on foot from Nakazakicho Station (Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line) and 50 minutes from Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport).
Address: Osaka, Kita, Yamazakicho 4-16
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~5:00-10:00

5. Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring: Breakfast and Complimentary Evening Ramen!

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For visitors who care about the quality of their accommodation but also want to keep prices down, we recommend Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring, known for being a higher class business hotel.

The guest rooms feature tatami flooring and have an elegant atmosphere. After removing their shoes, guests can go barefoot, which means they can relax even more.

The bathing area offers a semi open-air bath, a cold water bath (mizu-buro), and a sauna. So with body and soul at ease, guests can relax and recharge their batteries.

The buffet breakfast features a wide selection of menu items. These include kushi katsu, an Osaka specialty, as well as omelets and tempura prepared right in front of you. In the evening, if you're feeling a little hungry, make sure not to miss out on the special light-tasting shoyu ramen (yorunaki soba)—a Dormy Inn complimentary service!

The hotel is just one minute on foot from the Dotonbori area making it perfect for sightseeing. Then just three minutes on foot from Osaka Metro's Kitahama Station you'll also find Onyado Nono Osaka Yodoyabashi Natural Hot Spring.

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Access: One minute on foot from Nippombashi Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Kintetsu Railway Line)
Address: Osaka, Chuo, Nippombashi 1-4-18
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~5:00-10:00

6. Hotel Code Shinsaibashi: The Room With a Hot Spring Bath Is Ideal for Special Occasions!

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Hotel Code Shinsaibashi is only three minutes on foot from Osaka Metro's Shinsaibashi Station. This highly convenient location allows visitors to quickly get to popular spots on foot including Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Arcade (two minutes), Amerika-mura (five minutes), and Dotonbori (six minutes).

Since this hotel is situated right in the heart of the city, it's also suitable for business travelers not to mention sightseeing visitors.

The interior layout for all the guest rooms—including lighting and furnishings—was all overseen by a designer, so these are all sophisticated and stylish spaces. Being able to experience an atmosphere that's different from the usual is one of the true joys of traveling. Just spending time in the room will lift your spirits!

Also, all rooms come with Simmons beds which will guarantee a comfortable, great night's sleep! The Premium Room on the hotel's top floor has an open-air bath giving it a special feeling. It's ideal for a friend's birthday or a couple's anniversary.

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Access: Three minutes on foot from Shinsaibashi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line), five minutes on foot from Nagahoribashi Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line)
Address: Osaka, Chuo, Higashi-Shinsaibashi 1-16-30
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00-10:00 (Deluxe Room and Premium Room until 11:00)

7. Sanso Kazenomori: Enjoy Special Moments in a Room With an Open-Air Bath!

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Sanso kazenomori is perfect for visitors who'd also like to prioritize the time spent in their hotel.

Guest rooms, Yamatsubaki and Hanamizuki, both have an open-air bath with a view. They can accommodate groups of two to six people, and offer breathtaking views from the large windows. Then, in the evening, Osaka's glittering night view and the starry skies seen from your room and the outdoor bath is truly impressive!

This all creates a romantic atmosphere making these rooms perfect for couples. It's also suitable for families because of how spacious the rooms are.

In the spa area there are man-made hot spring baths including Hoshi-no-Yu, which features open-air bathtubs made of Shigaraki-ware pottery; and Tsuki-no-Yu, which offers spectacular views of Osaka between sections of the bamboo wall. There are also outdoor baths that can be reserved (3,000 yen after tax for one group, 60 minutes).

Near the hotel there are many beautiful spots surrounded by nature, including Mino Otaki Falls, chosen as one of the Top 100 Waterfalls in Japan. There's also a stylish cafe, so just going for a walk can be an enjoyable experience.

Despite being a little far from the heart of Osaka, visitors can get to the hotel easily because there's a complimentary shuttle bus leaving from Hankyu's Minoo Station (reservations required). Then, in April of 2024 when Mino-Kayano Station is set to be completed, a shuttle bus will leave from this new spot as well.

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Access: About ten minutes by shuttle bus from Minoo Station (Hankyu Railway), about 25 minutes by taxi from Itami Airport (Osaka International Airport), about 30 minutes by taxi from Shin-Osaka Station
Address: Osaka, Minoo-shi, Minoo 2-14-71
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~19:00 - 10:00

8. Hotel Keihan Universal Tower: Just Two Minutes on Foot to USJ!

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If your purpose in coming to Osaka is to visit USJ (Universal Studios Japan), then how about spending the night at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, a USJ official hotel?

The hotel features a natural hot spring with a view, in which spring water is pumped up 1,000 meters from underground. So after a long day of sightseeing or business, you'll be able to soothe your tired body. Directly in front of the bath there's a large picture window, allowing you to bask in this carefree and open kind of feeling.

From the hotel it's just two minutes on foot to USJ. Also, right nearby you'll find convenience stores and coffee shops.

There are a variety of guest room types including casual stay rooms, luxurious rooms with stunning night views, and rooms accommodating up to seven people. These are suitiable for groups of friends, couples, and families.

There's also a surprise plan available recommended for those who want to create lasting memories of a special day or occasion.

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Access: About two minutes on foot from USJ, about one minute on foot from JR Universal City Station
Address: Osaka, Konohana-ku, Shimaya 6-2-45
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~24:00 - 11:00

9. The Singulari Hotel & SkySpa at Universal Studios Japan: USJ Is Right Next Door!

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If your top priority is to visit USJ, then we'd also like you to know about another popular hotel, The Singulari Hotel & SkySpa at Universal Studios Japan. This USJ official hotel has a very convenient location—it's connected directly to JR Universal City Station.

Various tickets, available at ticket kiosks in the park (that don't need to be exchanged for a Studio Pass), can also be purchased at the hotel counter. Also, right next to the counter, there's a digital monitor showing the waiting times for various attractions.

This can cut down on your waiting times and make planning much easier. So this is really handy for families with young children, couples, and groups of friends as well.

Even among official USJ hotels, this is the only one with a natural hot spring spa with a view. As you soak in the bathtub you can enjoy a view of Osaka Bay through the floor to ceiling glass windows. In addition to this luxurious indoor bath, there's also a relaxing sauna which received a special award from Saunachelin 2020 in their "Must Visit" category.

The hotel offers a full range of amenities including organic shampoos and conditioners, and high-quality towels. All guest rooms have comfortable Simmons beds so visitors can expect a good night's sleep.

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Access: Direct access from JR Universal City Station
Address: Osaka, Konohana-ku, Shimaya 6-2-25
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~5:00-11:00

10. Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower: Only Three Minutes on Foot to Solaniwa Onsen!

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If you want to be close to USJ and enjoy a hot spring to the fullest, then we highly recommend Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower. Just three minutes on foot from the hotel you'll find Solaniwa Onsen, the Kansai Region's largest hot spring theme park. The hotel has a special accommodation plan that includes admission tickets to this facility.

Solaniwa Onsen was modeled on the image of a town from the Azuchi Momoyama Period (1568-1600). This facility offers a wide range of hot spring baths and saunas.

The "Clear Skin Bath" features hot spring water that's pumped up from the source some 1,000 meters below the earth. From the Niwami-buro bath, guests are treated to a view of the large Japanese garden below. There's also a carbonated bath and a Finland-style sauna. Guests in the private room have the open-air bath all to themselves—perfect for families or couples who want to spend relaxing moments together.

The hotel is connected to Bentencho Station via the JR Osaka Loop Line and Osaka Metro's Chuo Line, so it also has great access to Kansai International Airport and Shin-Osaka Station.

The hotel is also a USJ affiliated hotel, so some rooms have a USJ feel to them. Also, One-Day Studio Passes (available at ticket kiosks in the park) can be purchased at the hotel counter. So visitors can skip the lineup and go right into USJ!

There's a free shuttle bus available (homepage reservations required on the day of travel) taking visitors from the hotel to the Sakurajima Number 3 Parking Lot. From here it's ten minutes on foot to USJ.

The hotel also features a special kids room which is why it's recommended for families, not to mention couples and groups of friends. A room equipped with a mini-kitchen allows travelers to prepare baby food and milk, allowing families with infants to have an enjoyable, worry-free stay.

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Access: Direct access from Bentencho Station (JR Osaka Loop Line, Osaka Metro Chuo Line)
Address: Osaka, Minato-ku, Benten 1-2-1
Check-In / Check-Out: 15:00~5:00 - 11:00

Relax in a Hotel Onsen or Large Bath!

Traveling can be exciting and fun, but it can also be rather tiring. In order to have an efficient trip, it's important to be able to relax your tired body at the end of the day.

So let's stay in a hotel with a hot spring or large bath when visiting Osaka. That way we can soothe our tired body and soul, get refreshed, and then fully enjoy our trip.

Please use today's article as a reference and find a hotel that best suits your individual needs!
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