Patina Osaka is positioned between the storied grounds of the Naniwanomiya Ato ruins and Osaka Castle, drawing on kisetsukan, a sense of the changing seasons, as a guiding design principle. The hotel blends timeless Japanese techniques with contemporary design in the heart of the so called City of Water. The original building remains the central architectural feature of Patina Osaka. Historic proportions and materials continue through the accommodation and public areas at Patina Osaka. The accommodation at Patina Osaka remain grounded in contemporary and Japanese materials and architecture within the historic surroundings.