Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, Higashinari-ku Higashiobase 3-14-10, Japan
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Hotel Description

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a place with such a ridiculously long name, but this little guesthouse in Higashiobase turned out to be one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you’ve cracked some local code. The whole area has this authentic residential vibe – you know, the kind where you’re walking past tiny neighborhood shrines and vending machines selling hot coffee at 6 AM, feeling like you’ve stepped away from tourist Osaka into where people actually live.

The house itself is pretty much exactly what it sounds like – a converted standalone home that someone clearly put thought into. I mean, it’s not fancy by any stretch, but there’s something refreshing about staying somewhere that doesn’t feel like a cookie-cutter hotel room. The tatami floors creak a bit when you walk around (which I actually found kind of charming), and you can hear the morning trains rumbling by, but it’s not disruptive – more like a gentle reminder that you’re in a real neighborhood. What really sold me was how incredibly easy it was to get around from here. That three-minute walk to the station isn’t an exaggeration, and once you’re on the train, you’re literally ten minutes from all the chaos of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize – you can also shoot straight out to Kansai Airport without any of those annoying transfers that usually make you want to leave three hours early for your flight.

The owner clearly knows their stuff about what travelers actually need. There’s proper luggage storage space (thank god), the Wi-Fi actually works throughout the house, and they’ve got all those little touches like extra phone chargers and local area maps that aren’t just tourist traps. Plus, and this might sound weird, but the shower pressure is excellent – you know how sometimes in older Japanese buildings the water just sort of dribbles out? Not here. The neighborhood itself is pretty quiet in the evenings, which I appreciated after spending days getting overwhelmed by the sensory overload of central Osaka. You’ve got a 7-Eleven about two blocks away, and there’s this little family-run ramen shop around the corner that I stumbled into on my second night – the kind of place where the menu is only in Japanese and the elderly couple running it seemed genuinely delighted to have a foreign guest. Sure, it’s not going to win any design awards, and if you’re expecting hotel-level service, you might be disappointed. But if you want to experience Osaka like someone who actually lives here, while still being able to hit all the major spots without spending half your day on trains, this place really delivers on that promise.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $251. Four-Bedroom House with 4 × 2 single beds, 2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 double beds for Max persons: 8
  • Estimated price from: $415. Six-Bedroom House with 4 × 2 single beds, 4 × 1 double bed, 2 × 2 double beds and 2 × 1 single bed for Max persons: 15
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Reviews

  • Donna from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (8/10)

    Great place the only problem is the very steep stairs

  • Frieder from Germany – 12 November 2023 (1/10)

    The vicinity has a lot of MRT/Trains,

    What could be improved: It was extremely smelly in this apartment. I never had and hopefully never will have again such an experience. We had to sleep with windows wide opened.

  • 志銘 from Taiwan – 2 June 2025 (8/10)

    地點非常方便 走路到地鐵站只需要3分鐘,吃食也非常方便!!

    What could be improved: 隔音些許差 容易聽到 暴走族的機車引擎聲 及 附近有人唱卡拉OK的聲音

  • Yoshitoshi from Japan – 24 September 2024 (9/10)

    立地はすごく便利で、部屋もきれいです。

    What could be improved: あまりない

  • Mama from China – 11 September 2024 (9/10)

    自助式的密码开门,到达时间没有限制非常方便

  • Oosiro from Japan – 30 December 2023 (9/10)

    お風呂の数とアメニティーが充実していたのと
    洗濯機と洗剤等が良かった!

    What could be improved: ロック解除の際の端末?の接触不良が気になった

  • Benitez from Chile – 6 November 2023 (9/10)

    Muy buenas las camas y muy buena locacion

    What could be improved: El baño era demasiado pequeño y no funcionaba el bidet

  • King from Philippines – 26 November 2024 (9/10)

  • Vasantha from India – 26 April 2025 (8/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Hana Park: 2.1 km
  • Hirokoji Park: 2 km
  • Momodani Park: 800 m
  • Nakagawa Park: 1.6 km
  • Tsuru no Hashi: 1.1 km
  • Okachiyama Tomb: 1.6 km
  • Sanadayama Park: 800 m
  • Ishigatsuji Park: 1.1 km
  • Osaka Kari Hospital Monument: 1.6 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barシュン: 100 m
  • Restaurantキャベツ焼き: 150 m
  • Restaurant焼肉めいげつ: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Osaka Castle: 3.1 km
  • Aizenzaka Slope: 2.8 km
  • Nipponbashi Park: 2.8 km
  • Tenjinzaka Slope: 3.1 km
  • Tamade No Waterfall: 3 km
  • Naniwanomiyaato Park: 2.5 km
  • Nipponbashi Monument: 2.6 km
  • Shimoyamatobashi Monument: 2.4 km
  • Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument: 2.4 km
  • Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument: 2.7 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Imazato: 1.2 km
  • Metro Tsuruhashi: 150 m
  • Train Tamatsukuri: 700 m
  • Train Tsuruhashi Station: 250 m

Closest airports:

  • Kobe Airport: 43 km
  • Itami Airport: 22 km
  • Kansai International Airport: 46 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Family rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Other for your stay:

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.1

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

5.0

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.5

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