- Beyond Tokyo: More European Travelers Adding Osaka to Their Japan Journey -

TOKYO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MIMARU, Japan's leading apartment hotel brand for families, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., will open a new accommodation in Osaka on September 1, expanding the brand to 28 properties and 1,500 rooms nationwide. MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi CENTRAL will be opening amid growing interest in Osaka. While Tokyo remains a major gateway for travelers, more Europeans are adding Osaka to the same trip. The brand found that stays by European guests at its five Osaka properties increased 10.4% year on year between 2024 and 2025.