Higashi-osaka Historic Hotel

Sights with historical relevance in Higashi-osaka are likely at the top of your sightseeing list. You can also explore all there is to see and do including the shopping and restaurants.

Based on our travel expertise, Guest House Gairojyu is a top guest house for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free parking and laundry facilities. Osaka Castle is a short 11-minute drive away.

In Higashi-osaka, there are 28 hotels bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Favourite places to visit include Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Ishikiri Tsurugi Shrine and Hiraoka Shrine. In the area, you’ll also find Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll spend a night or two in a building that has an official historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of these historic hotels in Higashi-osaka, giving a real sense of character.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of a historic hotel is generally the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, often it’s the cultural value and how it influenced the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, but every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, free WiFi and the usual amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you book a historic hotel in Higashi-osaka, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.