Hirakata Family Hotel

If you’ve been thinking about a holiday with your children, Hirakata is a good choice. The fun-filled water park, ice skating and parks are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Arrange a flight into Osaka (ITM-Itami), which is located 12 mi (19.3 km) from the city centre.

Hotel Lapis is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking.

The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 6°C. The rainiest months in Hirakata are July, June, September and October, with each month seeing an average of 201 mm of rainfall.

While you and your family are holidaying in Hirakata, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as Hirakata Park and Kuzuha Mall. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Dotonbori, Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle.

You can walk to nearby metro stations including Miyanosaka Station, Hoshigaoka Station and Murano Station. If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Hirakatashi Station, Hirakata-koen Station or Gotenyama Station.