The Pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka

"A rarity in Japan, the rates include use of the pool, hot tub, and fitness room"

"There is a pool, fitness centre and 24-hour business centre, as well as four on-site restaurants, one on-site bar and an on-site lounge"

"Its four excellent restaurants offer a wide range of cuisines (including Japanese, French, Chinese, and Italian) and there is a fitness center on-site complete with an indoor pool, a spa, and a serene garden with a whirlpool -- a rarity in Osaka"

"Guests have access to the fitness center (which has a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a gym), and a 24-hour business center"

"Use of the gym, whirlpools and lap pool is free (unusual in Japan), but a modest fee is charged for the steam rooms and saunas"

"If fitness is more your thing, there is a state-of-the-art gym, separate men and women’s steam and sauna rooms, a large indoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, and a secluded sundeck with gardens and an outdoor rooftop Jacuzzi"