The solitary grand hotel in one of the Far East's most colorful and captivating cities, the Imperial Hotel, Osaka, welcomes guests into a patrician world of beguiling, graceful precision and care. Five star accommodations overlook fascinating cityscapes or the meandering Okawa River below, in spring alive with cherry blossoms and in summer, with fireworks and festivals. Luscious open grill teppanyaki, fine French, elegant Chinese and numerous Japanese and western dining choices will regale you. A short ride away is the extraordinary center of Japan's classical culture, the magically irresistible ancient capital of Kyoto.