COCONE HOUSE Tengachaya double room

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about COCONE HOUSE Tengachaya? The name makes it sound like some generic chain hotel, but honestly, this place has way more personality than I expected. I mean, Tengachaya isn’t exactly where most tourists end up – it’s this sort of residential pocket in southern Osaka that feels authentically local without trying too hard. The double room I stayed in was surprisingly spacious for Japan (and I say that as someone who’s squeezed into plenty of Tokyo shoeboxes), with this clean, minimalist vibe that actually felt calming rather than sterile.

The location is actually pretty genius if you think about it. Sure, you’re not stumbling distance from Dotonbori, but the Tengachaya Station is right there, and honestly? The Nankai line gets you to central Osaka faster than you’d think. Plus – and this is something you only figure out after a few stays in busier areas – it’s blissfully quiet at night. No drunk salarymen singing karaoke at 2 AM, no constant traffic noise. Just the occasional train rumble, which is oddly soothing once you get used to it. I loved walking around the neighborhood in the mornings; there’s this little stretch of local shops and cafes that opens early, and you get to see actual Osaka life happening before the city fully wakes up.

What really sold me on the place was the attention to small details – the kind of stuff that makes you think someone who actually travels designed this space. The shower pressure was fantastic (a genuine rarity), there were enough outlets near the bed for all your devices, and the blackout curtains actually worked. The check-in process was smooth, though the staff’s English was pretty basic – nothing Google Translate couldn’t handle, and honestly, it added to the authentic feel. The building itself is newer, so everything feels fresh and well-maintained, but it’s nestled into the neighborhood in a way that doesn’t scream “tourist hotel.” At an 8.5 rating, it’s clearly doing something right, and after staying there, I get it. It’s not flashy or Instagram-perfect, but it’s genuinely comfortable and gives you a real taste of living in Osaka rather than just visiting it. If you’re the type who prefers discovering a neighborhood over checking boxes at major attractions, this spot delivers in ways that surprised me.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $59. Double Room with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Yiding from United Kingdom – 11 May 2025 (9/10)

  The location is great, very close to underground stations and a range of convenient stores. The room is clean and organised, and facililties clean and fully functional. The instructions to check-in and check-out.
  
  What could be improved: The hotel is a little too close to the metro line. The noise was not too much but enough to distrupt sleep.

• Yuparat from Thailand – 11 December 2024 (9/10)

  Big bedroom and near train station

• Arshiraya from Thailand – 10 December 2024 (9/10)

  The room is very big compare to others and it is very cozy. There is a kitchen and many closet.
  
  The owner is very nice and helpful with traveller.
  
  Easy to get to the metro and get around and many convenience store and restaurant.
  
  Recommended! 🫶🏻👍

• Hiu from Hong Kong – 5 December 2024 (9/10)

  the staff is really helpful and took my advice!!
  
  What could be improved: a bit noice from the train but very very little.
  the mirror / place for make up shall have lights

• Will from Hong Kong – 5 December 2024 (9/10)

  its clean and tidy
  
  What could be improved: no hairdryer was provided

• Pranay from India – 4 December 2024 (9/10)

  Good stay with all amenities

• Cwllman from Hong Kong – 30 October 2024 (9/10)

  Safe and good location. Very convenience for shopping and sightseeing.

• Yiching from Taiwan – 24 October 2024 (9/10)

  Very cozy and full of what you might need. 4 kinds of convenient stores around, 2 metro line and airport line is 2 minutes walk!

• Ken from Morocco – 23 October 2024 (9/10)

  What could be improved: bed sheet wasn't clean
  washing machine it wasn't good
  hear dryer need to be cleaned
  but the other things was perfect

• Oc from United Kingdom – 21 October 2024 (9/10)

  This is a really nice property in a location close to public transport, a supermarket and places to eat.
  
  The first thing I'll mention is about the host who was VERY quick to respond to any query or issue we had, a pleasure to deal with.
  
  The accommodation itself is also very nice, simple to check in and out, very safe and secure property, super large room by Japanese standards, perfect for a short or long stay (we stayed 7 nights)
  
  Comfortable beds, great air conditioning, huge TV (with Netflix) decent WiFi, nice bathroom, free washing facilities.
  
  I would strongly recommend staying at this accomodation, if we stayed in Osaka again, we would chose to stay here.
  
  What could be improved: There were no real negatives from our stay, if we had an issue big or small it was resolved by the host as quickly as possible.

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