A Romantic Encounter with the Cherry Blossom

大阪自古是日本最重要的城市。公元7世紀(jì)，日本最早模仿中國古都的都城建造于大阪。其后雖將其遷移到了近鄰的奈良及京都，但大阪卻一直作為日本文化·通商的大門保持著繁盛景象。1583年，實現(xiàn)了一統(tǒng)天下的豐臣秀吉以大阪為根據(jù)地，建造了巨大且華麗的大阪城，使大阪成為了日本政治·經(jīng)濟(jì)的中心地。公元17世紀(jì)，政治中心轉(zhuǎn)移到了當(dāng)時被稱之為江戶的東京。大阪因為市內(nèi)河流縱橫，貨船穿梭，經(jīng)濟(jì)和商業(yè)活動非?；钴S，從國內(nèi)各地收獲的四季時令食材也都集中于此，大阪成為了“天下的廚房”。

對于日本人來說，帝國飯店有著特殊的聲望和意義。帝國飯店是日本最具傳奇色彩的本土酒店品牌，東京帝國飯店有超過120年的歷史，連皇室都參股其中，接待過的各國首腦、皇室成員和明星、財閥不計其數(shù)，是日本發(fā)展的縮影和見證。大阪帝國飯店正是這一經(jīng)典的延續(xù)。

大阪帝國飯店坐落在以美麗櫻花而聞名的大川河河畔，自1996年開業(yè)起，就是大阪最受歡迎的五星級酒店之一。櫻花仿佛專為映襯大阪帝國飯店而生。每年春季，超過四千株的各個品種的櫻花在大川兩岸怒放，而大阪人氣第一的賞櫻勝地日本造幣局（Japan Mint），距離酒店僅有10分鐘步行路程。到了夏季，日本第三大節(jié)慶，大阪?zhèn)鹘y(tǒng)的夏季天神節(jié)就在酒店旁的河岸舉行，透過臨河的房間和餐廳的落地窗，可以一覽無余地看到河岸的旖旎燈光和絢爛的煙火，如同私家獨享般尊貴。

大阪帝國飯店臨河而建，華貴大氣，共設(shè)有典雅客套房380多間。19-21層的帝國樓層，是酒店最高品質(zhì)房間的所在。每一寸空間都仿佛被賦予了更從容雅致的內(nèi)涵，是俯瞰大阪美景的最佳地點。酒店內(nèi)Les Saison餐廳享有城市全景，供應(yīng)精致的法國美食。Kamon餐廳供應(yīng)新鮮的海產(chǎn)品和鐵板燒牛排。Jasmine Garden餐廳供應(yīng)奢華的中式菜肴。還有輕松的咖啡廳和夜景絕贊的彩虹酒廊，全方位地展現(xiàn)著大阪的美食魅力。

Osaka has been the most important city in Japan since a long time ago. In the 7th century， the Japanese built Osaka in imitation of the Chinese ancient city. Although later the capital was moved to the nearby Nara and Kyoto， still， Osaka has always been the gateway to Japanese culture and business， and has maintained its prosperity. In 1583， Toyotomi Hideyoshi rebuilt Osaka as the political and financial center of Japan after he unified the whole country. In the 17th century， the political center transferred to Tokyo， the then Edo. Due to its vibrant river transportation， Osaka enjoyed successful financial and business activity， and since food around the season were shipped here from around the country， Osaka has become \"the kitchen of the world\".

For the Japanese people， the Imperial hotel carries special reputation and meaning. This hotel is the most legendary local hotel brand in Japan， it has a history of more than 120 years， and its investors include even the royalties. This hotel has received country heads， royal members， celebrities and business tycoons， all acting as witnesses to the development of Japan. The Imperial Hotel Osaka is the continuation of this tradition.

As one of the most popular five star hotels in Osaka， The Imperial Hotel， Osaka grandly overlooks the Okawa River， famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms. Every spring， more than 4000 cherry trees of all varieties of breeds blossom across the two banks of Okawa River. The most popular spot for appreciating cherry blossom is Japan Mint， only 10 minutes' walk away from the hotel. In summertime， the third biggest festival in Japan， Tenjin Matsuri， is held right next to the riverbank by the hotel， so the guests can see all the gorgeous lighting and fabulous fireworks from inside the hotel room.

Built by the river， the Imperial Hotel Osaka has 380 guestrooms and suites. The top class rooms of the hotel are located on the 19th to 21st floors of the Imperia building， and the guests will find here the best spot to enjoy the Osaka city view. The Les Saison restaurant enjoys panoramic view of the city and offers exquisite French cuisine. Kamon restaurant offers fresh seafood and Teppanyaki beef. Jasmine Garden restaurant offers luxurious Chinese food. There is also the rainbow lounge with casual café and fabulous night view， exhibiting the charms of Osaka city.