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If you're longing to discover Japan's rich history, our Kansai International Airport hotels will put you right in the thick of it. The airport is on a man-made island in Osaka Bay and our hotels are right nearby. This convenient location gives you easy access to explore Osaka, which has played an important role in Japan's history for the past 1,500 years and remains, to this day, one of the largest and most pivotal regions in the country. Check out the deals below and get ready to be amazed.

If you're here in July, you can attend Tenjin Matsuri, a 1,000 year old fireworks festival, which features a procession of costumed performers and decorative floats, as well as row boats, food stalls and, of course, fireworks. Even if you can't make it for the festival, there's plenty to see and do in Osaka, any time of year. In the bay area, right near the airport, you'll find quite a few man-made islands. These islands are home to theme parks, like Universal Studios and Osaka Aquarium, where you can see the famous whale shark. The city of Osaka is also teeming with shrines, temples, museums, galleries and memorials, but the most popular attraction is Osaka Castle. This beautiful tiered castle was originally built in the 16th century and then reconstructed in 1931. There are gardens and moats to admire, as well as the huge Osaka Castle Park, where you can have a picnic under the cherry blossom trees. Minoo Park - just on the outskirts of Osaka - is another good picnic spot, with a gorgeous forested area, and is popular for its temples and waterfall.

For those that just want to shop ‘til you drop, you'll find plenty of designer fashion stores, duty-free stores and places to pick up a last minute souvenirs inside the airport terminal, but the city of Osaka has some great pickings too. Minami is the downtown shopping hub of the city, and is also popular for its entertainment and nightlife options. Universal Citywalk Osaka Mall – just near Universal Studios – is another popular shopping spot, as is Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade, where you'll find most of Osaka's high-end boutique fashion stores. After all that shopping, you'll need a pit stop to refuel. Osaka is best known for takoyaki (battered and grilled octopus), teppanyaki (a sizzling hot plate of beef or seafood) and okonomiyaki (a savoury pancake dish). The Osaka Takoyaki Musuem, inside Universal Citywalk Osaka Mall, is where the city's most reputable vendors serve this popular local dish.

Getting around Osaka is easily done by train, bus or car. With our Kansai International Airport accommodation, you'll be staying less than 50km from Osaka's city centre, where you can uncover Japanese culture, tradition and food, as well as collecting a bank of unusual experiences and interesting stories to tell your friends and family back home. So wot are you waiting for? Check out our cheap flights to Osaka and book your Osaka accommodation now.