

Hotel Description
You know what? I almost walked right past this place the first time – Kensuke’s apartment sits tucked away on a quiet residential street in Shikitsu-nishi, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it perfect. The building looks like any other modern Japanese apartment block, but step inside and you’ll get why this little gem scored a perfect 10 from everyone who’s stayed here.
The five-minute walk to Daikokucho Station is no joke – I timed it myself, and even stopping to grab coffee from the vending machine on the corner, you’re still looking at under six minutes. What I really love about this spot though is how it drops you right into proper Osaka life. You’re not in some touristy bubble here; you’ve got salary workers heading to the train in the morning, kids walking to school, and the kind of neighborhood soba shop where the owner remembers your order after two visits. The nearby streets have this lived-in feel that you just can’t get in hotel districts – there’s a small shrine tucked between apartment buildings that locals still visit, and a tiny grocery store that somehow stocks everything you need.
Inside, Kensuke’s really thought about what three people actually need for a comfortable stay. The space doesn’t try to be flashy, but everything works perfectly – the shower has proper water pressure (trust me, this matters more than you think in Japanese apartments), the air conditioning keeps up even in August heat, and there’s enough storage that you’re not living out of suitcases the whole time. I mean, the kitchen setup is basic but functional if you want to grab ingredients from that grocery store I mentioned. What really impressed me was the attention to small details – good WiFi that actually reaches every corner, blackout curtains that let you sleep past sunrise, and towels that don’t feel like sandpaper. The neighborhood gets quiet after 9 PM, so you’ll sleep well, but you’re still close enough to hear the distant hum of the city if that’s your thing. Honestly, staying here feels less like being a tourist and more like borrowing a friend’s place while they’re out of town – which, come to think of it, might be exactly what Kensuke was going for.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $78. Two-Bedroom Chalet with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2


Reviews
Zzz from China – 29 October 2024 (10/10)
这个房间真的太方便了,交通十分方便,环状线、御堂筋线都在旁边,去哪都很快,只要有地铁
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Tsutenkaku: 1.5 km
- Naniwa Park: 750 m
- Ashihara Park: 1.4 km
- Shiokusa Park: 400 m
- Kamomecho Park: 250 m
- Sakuragawa Park: 1.5 km
- Motomachinaka Park: 950 m
- Kanshizume of Wells: 1.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Sakafune: 300 m
- Cafe/barrion cafe: 300 m
- Restaurant冷麺館: 450 m
Top attractions:
- Glico Man Sign: 1.9 km
- Aizenzaka Slope: 1.9 km
- Nipponbashi Park: 1.8 km
- Tenjinzaka Slope: 1.8 km
- Tamade No Waterfall: 2 km
- Nipponbashi Monument: 2.3 km
- Chausuyama burial mound: 1.9 km
- Kuroda Han Historical Gate: 2.1 km
- Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument: 2.1 km
- Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument: 2.2 km
Public transport:
- Metro Daikokucho: 550 m
- Train Imaimiyaebisu: 850 m
- Train Daikokucho Station: 600 m
- Metro Osaka Namba Station: 1.4 km
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 41 km
- Itami Airport: 21 km
- Kansai International Airport: 42 km
Facilities
Miscellaneous:
- Non-smoking throughout
Other for your stay:
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
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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