

Hotel Description
Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of places in Osaka, but this three-story Japanese villa in Nishinari really caught me off guard – in the best possible way. When you first pull up to Umenan street, you’re thinking “okay, this is actually happening” because you’ve got dedicated parking for two cars right there, which honestly is like finding gold in Osaka. The whole setup is this sprawling 120 square meter house that feels more like you’re crashing at a well-off friend’s place than staying in typical accommodation.
What gets me is that massive 36-square-meter living room on the main floor – I mean, you could probably fit half my Tokyo apartment in there. The tatami and modern fusion thing they’ve got going actually works, not like some of those places where it feels forced. There are seven beds spread across four bedrooms, so if you’re traveling with family or a group, people aren’t going to be stepping on each other. The bathrooms are proper Japanese style too, which some visitors don’t expect but honestly, once you get used to it, going back to regular hotel setups feels kind of primitive.
Here’s the thing that really matters though – location-wise, you’re about four minutes walking to Hanazono-cho station, and I timed it because I’m that person. From there, it’s literally two stops to either Namba or Tennoji, which means you’re connected to everything without dealing with the chaos of staying right in the thick of it. Nishinari gets a bad rap sometimes, but this particular area near Umenan is quiet residential, and you know what? That’s exactly what you want after spending the day getting pushed around Dotonbori. The neighborhood has that lived-in feel where you’ll see locals doing their actual daily routines, not just tourist stuff.
The place runs more like a proper guesthouse than a hotel – there’s no front desk person hovering around, but the 9.1 rating makes sense once you’re settled in. Everything just works the way it should, from the WiFi to the kitchen setup if you want to grab groceries from the nearby konbini and actually cook something. Parking situation alone probably saves you 2000-3000 yen per day compared to what you’d pay in central Osaka, and that adds up quick if you’re staying more than a night or two.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $177. Standard Villa with 2 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 double bed, 2 double beds, 1 futon bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4


Reviews
Kazumi from Japan – 10 May 2025 (10/10)
大人数で旅行する方に,この宿泊施設はかなり良かったですね。
駐車場があるのが1番よい点でした。
What could be improved: 設備がちゃんと準備されており,悪い点はないですね。瞳 from Japan – 6 May 2025 (9/10)
とっても綺麗にされてた。広くて大人数でも全然泊まれます。車も停めれて近くに歩いて行けるスーパーもコンビニもあり所がいいです。
What could be improved: バスタオルがもう少しあれば嬉しいです。
自転車もあればなお嬉しいです。Shigemi from Japan – 18 November 2024 (10/10)
広くて清潔でとても快適でした。
What could be improved: 当たり前とは思いますが、調味料の備え付けがないので自炊の場合は持ち込みが必要です。
食器類、カトラリー、お鍋、フライパンは充分にありました。Hiromi from Japan – 16 September 2024 (10/10)
2家族で使用したので寝室やトイレが沢山あり良かった。
What could be improved: 特にありません。Kota from Japan – 21 February 2025 (8/10)
Tanaka from Japan – 17 January 2025 (10/10)
Hiroshi from Japan – 17 March 2025 (9/10)
N from Japan – 3 February 2025 (7/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Tsutenkaku: 2.1 km
- Tennoji Zoo: 2 km
- Tennoji Park: 2.3 km
- Shiokusa Park: 2.3 km
- Kamomecho Park: 2.3 km
- Tengachaya Park: 1.5 km
- Kuroda Han Historical Gate: 2.2 km
- Osaka Municipal Museum of Art: 2.3 km
- Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument: 2.2 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant勇ずし: 250 m
- Cafe/bar喫茶ケニア: 200 m
- Cafe/bar喫茶壱番館: 200 m
Top attractions:
- Hirao Park: 4.9 km
- Naniwa Park: 2.9 km
- Abeno Harukas: 2.4 km
- Chishima Park: 3.9 km
- Kamomecho Park: 2.3 km
- Aizenzaka Slope: 3 km
- Tenjinzaka Slope: 2.7 km
- Kanshizume of Wells: 2.7 km
- Tamade No Waterfall: 2.8 km
- Chausuyama burial mound: 2.6 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Sakai-hama Shizen-saisei Fureai Beach: 8 km
Public transport:
- Metro Daikokucho: 1.8 km
- Metro Dobutsuen-mae: 1.5 km
- Train Nishi-Tengachaya: 950 m
- Train Shin-Imamiya Station: 1.7 km
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 41 km
- Itami Airport: 22 km
- Kansai International Airport: 40 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Balcony
- Terrace
Wellness:
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Vending machine (drinks)
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Room Amenities:
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Hot tub
Languages spoken:
- Japanese
- Chinese
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- TV
Most popular facilities:
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Terrace
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
Building characteristics:
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Strollers
Other for your stay:
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- 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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