Osaka and Kyoto might be next door neighbours, but their moods are worlds apart. The tale of these two cities (separated by just 15 minutes as the shinkansen bullet train flies) is a juxtaposition of Kyoto’s classic architecture and traditional history and Osaka’s feel-good party scene and tech-focused industry. The futuristic pulse of Japan’s third-largest city has lent it a luxurious edge, seeing the urban hub now home to some of the country’s most opulent properties. Leading hotel brands clamour to lay down lavish landmarks while compact business hotels vie for space. It’s somewhere within these plethora of properties that visitors can bask in everything from Michelin-starred meals to free bowls of ramen, luxurious chauffeur services to complimentary bikes. Here are our favourites.
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