Originally Posted by
craigthemif
I wouldn't say "easily". If you stay near Osaka Station (or Shin-Osaka) you're a short train ride away.
However Kyoto is a much bigger place than many people realise. So not only do you spend 30-60 minutes getting to Kyoto station, but then you need to add lots of time to get to the part of Kyoto you want to visit that day.
was planning to stay at courtyard shin-osaka since it's just next to the JR (and also have the lowest rate for all SPG/Marr beside Moxy Osaka).
Is it really not convenience for a day trip?