Published date: September 10, 2025
Hoshino Resort with a Convenience Store Near the Station
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Experience of the stay
This trip involved arriving at Kansai Airport and returning via Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka, making for a stay in Osaka. I flew from Haneda to Kansai on my favorite Star Flyer. Upon arrival at Kansai Airport, I was welcomed by the Myaku Myaku Spot, with the Expo mode in full swing (although I’m not actually going to the Expo, I do like Myaku-sama). After retrieving my luggage, I went up one floor to take the train, and it was just one station to the hotel. The hotel is almost directly connected to the exit from Rinku Town Station.
I checked in via a self-check-in kiosk on the computer. The airplane motifs found everywhere were absolutely adorable. The lobby had a shop selling various goods, and I couldn't resist buying the airplane charm that was a collaboration with the Traveler's Notebook.
The room was a spacious twin room. It’s simple but comfortable, which is just like Hoshino Resort. The main reason I chose this place is not only because it’s close to Kansai Airport, but also because it has a large public bath. I was pleased to find a bath bag with towels in the room. At the outdoor bath, there were introduction videos showcasing the wonderful Hoshino Resorts across the country, which inspired me to want to visit other locations as well.
The lockers at the large public bath were an open freestyle style without keys, so bringing valuables in was a no-go. I had to take my card key with me to access the large public bath, but I was too scared of theft, so I locked my card key in a small valuables locker while enjoying the bath. Please be careful about that.
What I appreciated, especially with lots of luggage, was the paid porter service. You need to apply by the day before (I think it was by 9 PM?) and then when checking out, you can leave your luggage at the front desk. They will transport your luggage to the next hotel. On this trip, I was moving from OMO Kansai to OMO Osaka, and being able to move my luggage while I completed my daytime tasks was a real help. Moreover, I received emails from the service provider with pictures regarding pick-up and drop-off, which was quite reassuring.
Although I didn’t use it, there was a space to organize luggage, which seemed convenient for making it a base for something. Personally, having a convenience store attached to the hotel, where I could buy anything, at any time, gave me peace of mind.
I didn’t have a chance to check out the recommended hotel bars, so I definitely want to visit them next time.
Experiences during the trip
This time, my stay was for participation in a university class, so I don’t really have any special experiences to share. However, here’s a colorful school bus from the university for you to enjoy.