Which is a better place to stay for day trips to Kyoto? 1) Sofitel The Cypress Nagoya (walking distance from Nagoya station) or 2) Novotel Osaka West Koshien? I will be using a Japan Rail Pass. Pls advise which is a better choice to stay for making day trips to Kyoto. I was told that traveling between Nagoya and Kyoto is easier than between Osaka and Kyoto although distance is much longer. Pls advice, thanks!