Published date: June 19, 2025
Realization About the Expo!
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Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
In search of my usual relaxation, I stayed here again for two nights.
It's truly appreciated that I can book at that Hoshino Resort at an amazing price through Hafh.
The bed was extremely comfortable, but the biggest attraction of this hotel is the large public bath.
With a semi-open-air bath, a tub bath, a sauna, a cold bath, an electric bath, and a carbonated bath, it's truly a paradise for baths.
There was also a cold water server to drink immediately after bathing, and I was impressed by their thoughtful consideration.
The public bath is available from 3 PM in the afternoon and from 4 AM in the morning.
Both times are quiet with fewer people early in the morning, allowing for a relaxed and tranquil experience.
Especially, the semi-open-air bath on a rainy day was a wonderful healing space.
Actually, this hotel might be perfect for an Expo trip?
I am a resident of Osaka Prefecture and stayed with the purpose of resting well, but I suddenly thought,
"Isn’t this hotel a hidden gem for those coming by airplane to the Expo?"
After arriving at Kansai Airport, it's just one stop to reach a beautiful resort hotel.
After refreshing myself with the spacious public bath and a luxurious breakfast buffet,
You can take a direct bus from the hotel-connected "Rinku Town Station" to the West Gate of the Expo (first bus at 9:26).
(Reservation is required via KANSAI MaaS)
- Travel time: about 1.5 hours / Fee: 2,500 yen (no child fare)
- Arrival at the West Gate of the Expo around 11 AM
- No transfers needed; just sit and enjoy. Plus, it’s relatively empty at the West Gate.
You need to leave your luggage at the hotel, but this… is quite a good route, isn’t it?
If I lived far away and had both time and money, I think it would be okay to say,
"Maybe I’ll stay at Hoshino Resort and then go to the Expo."
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* The first bus has gotten earlier! (Updated on July 22, 2024)
Regarding the direct bus from Rinku to the Expo venue,
Since July 19, an additional earlier departure has been added.
- New first departure: Rinku departure at 8:43
- Expo venue/West Gate arrival around 10:00
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A few small notes of caution:
There are a few things that I noticed.
- Roomwear is available for a fee (200 yen / cashless)
- No personal skincare items in the amenities (they are available in the public bath)
- Coin laundry also only accepts cashless payment
- There's a 24-hour supermarket & drugstore nearby, but it’s about a 10-minute walk away
Other benefits:
- A 24-hour Lawson is located on the 2nd floor of the building
- Free water servers, ice, and microwaves are available on each floor
- The public bath is tolerant of tattoos
- If you are lucky with your room, you may see a beautiful Ferris wheel illuminated at night!
In any case, Hoshino Resort was undeniably a relaxing space.
Experiences during the trip
A shuttle bus to the workplace was available from this hotel.
Thanks to that, I was able to rest well...!