雅舍12 Osaka house new open一軒家貸切

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across this little gem called 雅舍12 (Yasha 12) in the Tennochaya area, and honestly, it’s one of those finds that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special before everyone else catches on. The whole place is actually a renovated traditional house that you get entirely to yourself – no shared spaces, no awkward elevator encounters with other guests, just you and this surprisingly charming slice of old Osaka.

The location is what really got me excited, though. Tennochaya isn’t exactly where most tourists end up, which is precisely why it works so well. You’re in this genuine residential neighborhood where actual Osaka families live their daily lives, complete with tiny corner shops and the kind of local ramen joints that don’t have English menus. The nearest station is Tengachaya (about a 5-minute walk), and from there you can get to Namba in maybe 10 minutes or Osaka Station in about 20. What I love is that you get that authentic neighborhood vibe without being stuck in the middle of nowhere – I mean, you can still grab convenience store snacks at 2 AM if you need to.

The house itself has this wonderful mix of traditional Japanese elements with just enough modern touches to keep things comfortable. The tatami floors creak a little when you walk around (in a good way), and there’s something really satisfying about sliding those paper doors open and closed. The kitchen is small but functional – I managed to cook a decent breakfast there, though you’ll want to hit up the local market for ingredients since the nearest big supermarket is a bit of a trek. One thing that surprised me was how quiet it gets at night. Even though you’re in the city, this particular street seems to settle down early, so you actually get proper sleep. The Wi-Fi was solid throughout the house, which honestly wasn’t something I was expecting in a traditional setup like this.

Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – they use one of those keypad systems, so no waiting around for someone to show up with keys. The whole process felt very Japanese in its efficiency, but they’d clearly thought through the details for international guests too. I will say the bathroom is compact (very compact), but that’s pretty standard for this kind of place, and everything was spotless. The neighborhood cats seem to have claimed the small front area as their territory, which adds to the local charm if you’re into that sort of thing. With an 8.6 rating, you know people are generally happy here, and after staying there myself, I get it. It’s not luxury by any stretch, but it gives you something way more valuable – a genuine taste of how regular Osaka life actually feels, wrapped up in a package that works perfectly for travelers who want something beyond the standard hotel experience.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $173. Villa with 2 large double beds, 2 × 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Yufu from Taiwan – 13 February 2025 (9/10)

  房子很新很棒，熱水超熱，而且房間很多間，有開車的話前面就能停，設備都還不錯，每次去日本都覺得冷氣很髒但是這間冷氣美一間都超乾淨，很值得誇獎的地方，廚房鍋子碗盤杯子餐具也很齊全，下次有機會，會想再入住或推薦給朋友，老闆也很快回覆您需要所問的一些問題！
  
  What could be improved: 浴室地板有水垢黃黃的，除了這個其他很棒！

• Noboru from Japan – 4 November 2024 (9/10)

  連絡が密にでき、質問やお願いにもとてもご親切にお応えいただき、快適な滞在ができました。
  
  What could be improved: 何ひとつありません。

• So from Japan – 15 June 2025 (9/10)

  綺麗で寝室も沢山ありファミリーには最適！
  
  What could be improved: お風呂場に赤カビが発生していた

• Battuvshin from Japan – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

• Chiacheng from Taiwan – 17 April 2025 (7/10)

• Yee from Malaysia – 7 May 2025 (6/10)

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