

Hotel Description
You know what surprised me most about this little minpaku tucked away in Shimanouchi? It’s actually got that sweet spot location that locals know about but tourists usually stumble onto by accident. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from all the Shinsaibashi madness – the shopping, the neon signs, the crowds taking selfies with every piece of street art – but once you duck into this residential pocket, it gets surprisingly quiet.
The place itself feels like someone’s cool younger sibling just finished art school and decided to flip their first apartment. Everything’s fresh and clean in that minimal Japanese way, but not sterile, you know? The renovation work is solid – I’m talking proper soundproofing (which honestly matters when you’re this close to the action), decent water pressure, and those little touches that show someone actually thought about how people live in a space. The neighborhood around 2-5-27 is one of those areas where you’ll see actual Osakans heading to work in the morning, grabbing coffee from the konbini, living their regular lives. It’s refreshing after dealing with the tourist circus just a few blocks over.
What really sold me though was how walkable everything becomes from here. Sure, everyone talks about being near Shinsaibashi and Namba – and yeah, you can absolutely walk to both without breaking a sweat – but you’re also ridiculously close to some of the better local spots that don’t make it into guidebooks. There’s this whole network of smaller streets and alleys that connect through Shimanouchi, and once you figure out the rhythm of the area, you start to feel like you’re actually staying in Osaka instead of just visiting it. The 9.7 rating makes sense when you consider that most people probably expected a basic crash pad and instead found a place that’s genuinely comfortable and thoughtfully put together. I mean, it’s not luxury – it’s a 3-star minpaku – but sometimes you just want a clean, well-designed space where you can actually relax after spending the day getting overwhelmed by Dotonbori’s sensory overload.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $145. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 double beds and 2 futon beds for Max persons: 4


Reviews
Mojin from China – 10 June 2025 (10/10)
星賀 from Taiwan – 31 May 2025 (9/10)
Ericka from Indonesia – 4 April 2025 (10/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Aiobashi: 650 m
- Hana Park: 700 m
- Kozu Park: 600 m
- Ihara Saikaku Statue: 850 m
- Nipponbashi Monument: 450 m
- Shimoyamatobashi Monument: 200 m
- Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument: 400 m
- Sumitomo Family Main Residence Pool Hall: 500 m
- Tsuchiya Sagaminokami Kurayashiki Monument: 350 m
- Site of Roof Tile Manufacturer of Minamikawarayamachi: 400 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Zauo: 400 m
- Restaurant一雅: 400 m
- Restaurant Tsurugyu: 350 m
Top attractions:
- Stage Ku: 900 m
- Naniwa Park: 2.2 km
- Glico Man Sign: 950 m
- Aizenzaka Slope: 1.9 km
- Sanadayama Park: 2.2 km
- Nipponbashi Park: 1.1 km
- Motomachinaka Park: 1.8 km
- Naniwanomiyaato Park: 2.3 km
- Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument: 2 km
- Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument: 1.1 km
Public transport:
- Metro Nagahoribashi: 750 m
- Train Nippombashi Station: 650 m
- Metro Kintetsu-Nippombashi: 700 m
- Train Shinsaibashi Station: 1.3 km
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 42 km
- Itami Airport: 20 km
- Kansai International Airport: 45 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
Outdoors:
- Balcony
Living Area:
- Sofa
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
- Private entrance
- Heating
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Most popular facilities:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
Other for your stay:
- Cleaning products
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Available 24 hours
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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