Cocone House Tengachaya 2bedroom 2shower 2toilet type 2subways from Nanba station

Hotel Description

Okay, so first things first – don’t let the ridiculously long name scare you off. Cocone House Tengachaya is actually a pretty solid find if you want to experience Osaka like you’re living there, not just passing through. I mean, you’re literally staying in a residential building in Tengachaya, which honestly feels more authentic than those sterile hotel districts everyone flocks to.

The setup here is what got me – you’re getting a proper two-bedroom apartment with two full bathrooms, which is kind of a big deal when you’re used to cramped hotel rooms where you’re fighting over mirror time. The space feels lived-in but clean, sort of like staying at a friend’s place who actually has their life together. And here’s the thing about Tengachaya that most tourists don’t realize: it’s this wonderfully ordinary neighborhood where you’ll see salary workers grabbing breakfast at the local konbini and old ladies wheeling their shopping carts to the market. You know what I loved? Walking down to the shotengai (that’s the covered shopping street) in the morning – there’s this little bakery that does incredible melon pan, and the owner started recognizing me after day two.

The location is honestly perfect if you want easy access to Nanba without paying Nanba prices. Two subway stops sounds like nothing until you’re actually doing it – takes maybe eight minutes door-to-door, and you’re dumped right into all that neon chaos of Dotonbori. But then you get to come back to Tengachaya where it’s quiet enough to actually sleep. The apartment itself has this practical Japanese efficiency thing going on – everything has its place, the shower pressure is surprisingly good (you’d be amazed how many places get this wrong), and there’s actually space to spread out your stuff. I appreciated having a proper kitchen too, because let’s be real, eating out every meal in Osaka will destroy your budget and probably your stomach. There’s a 24-hour supermarket about three blocks away where you can grab groceries, and the old guy who works nights there tried to teach me how to pick good persimmons – small moments like that, you know? The building itself is quiet, though you’ll hear the occasional train since you’re pretty close to the Nankai line. Honestly didn’t bother me, but if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs. What really sold me on this place was how it made me slow down and actually experience the neighborhood instead of just checking off tourist boxes. You’ll find yourself taking different routes to the station, discovering tiny ramen shops that don’t have English menus, and maybe even chatting with the local cats (there are several who’ve claimed territory around the building). For the price point, you’re getting way more space and character than any business hotel, plus that rare thing in travel – a sense of actually belonging somewhere, even if it’s just for a few days.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $110. Family Room with 2 single beds and 1 double bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Joanna from Philippines – 3 February 2025 (9/10)

  What I like most about this place is its location. We were near the Yotsubashi line, Sakaisuji Line, and the express train to KIX airport (no transfer needed). So traveling with big luggages was easy especially the going home part. The bed has a heater too and it was amazing after long walks around Osaka. They have towels, toiletries, hair dryers, and even hair straighteners! I also liked that the the 2 toilets and 2 showers were all separate because it saved a lot of time when getting ready for the day since we were 5 people staying there. The host was kind too when I was chatting with her.
  
  Overall, I will choose this place again if we were to travel back in Osaka. Great place! We saved a lot of money because we chose this over hotel rooms considering we were 5 pax.
  
  What could be improved: The space is a bit small but i believe japan home spaces are like this so it wasn't really a big deal for us. We just took turns when opening our big luggages.

• Hasmiza from Malaysia – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  We loved all the apartment. It was beautiful and comfortable. The little touches like bed warmers, slippers and extension cords made our stay away from home comfortable and that much easier. I also love the location being so close to the train station and only 2 stops away from Namba. Another huge plus was the stop was on the Nankai line which made travelling to and from the airport a breeze.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Sergio from Japan – 2 December 2024 (8/10)

  Enough space to accommodate family with multiple beds.
  
  What could be improved: Due to location being near to the train line, the noise is a little bit high.

• Silvio from Canada – 5 June 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: Train and metro too close and noisy

• Misato from Japan – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  掃除が行き届いていて綺麗だった。トイレお風呂が2つずつあるのがとても良い。
  
  What could be improved: ウォシュレットが使えなかった。

• Yu from Taiwan – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  有兩間廁所兩間浴室，大家可以同時使用，很好。有洗衣機烘衣機，每天洗加烘，回家就不用洗一堆衣服了。有停車場可以使用（每天500日圓）。附近有餐廳有超市很便利。

• Yuki from Japan – 22 February 2025 (9/10)

  Bass、トイレが別になっており、2ヶ所ずつあったのが良かったです。

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

  ・オートロックでチェックインするところ
  ・清潔でドレッサーやバスルームが２つ
  ・駐車場が予約できたところ
  
  What could be improved: ・エアコンがずっと不具合なのか音が鳴っていた

• Shinobu from Japan – 24 September 2024 (8/10)

  ホストの対応
  寝具の快適さ
  
  What could be improved: 駐車場を借りたが車種によっては歩道にはみ出てしまう。

• 進源 from Taiwan – 25 August 2024 (9/10)

  旁邊就有超市,離地鐵站很近,有廚房可烹煮,也洗衣機和烘衣機很方便

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