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Hotel · USJ / Universal City

Hotel Kintetsu Universal City

Osaka · Mid-range

One room sleeps up to 5Near USJ

An official USJ hotel a 1-minute walk from the park gates and 2 minutes from Universal City Station, with colourful bunk-bed 'Energy pop' rooms (31 sqm, 2-4 people) that read like a kids' secret base, plus renovated rooms taking up to 5 and family-friendly bathrooms with a washing area.

The Energy pop Room (bunk beds) is officially bookable for up to 4 guests.

Getting there

  • About 2 min walk to the nearest station (JR Sakurajima Line (Yumesaki Line)).

Worth knowing: Prices spike on USJ event dates; no in-room kitchen.

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