Cocone House Tengachaya Family suite room

Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first looked up Cocone House Tengachaya – I mean, Tengachaya isn’t exactly the neighborhood most tourists have on their radar. But honestly, that’s part of what makes this place such a find. It’s tucked away in this residential pocket of Nishinari-ku where you’ll actually see how regular Osaka families live, not just the polished tourist version of the city.

The family suite itself is surprisingly spacious – and I say surprising because, well, this is Japan and space is usually at a premium. But they’ve really thought about families here. The setup feels more like a proper apartment than a hotel room, which is perfect if you’re traveling with kids who need room to spread out (or if you’re like me and tend to explode your suitcase contents everywhere). The kitchen area is actually functional too, not just decorative, which came in handy when we grabbed fresh ingredients from the local shotengai just down the street. Speaking of which, that little shopping street is where the real charm of staying here reveals itself – you’ll find yourself buying the most incredible taiyaki from this tiny shop that’s been there forever, and the ajisan who runs it will probably try to teach you Japanese whether you want to learn or not.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. Tengachaya station is literally a few minutes’ walk away (the Nankai line will get you to Namba in about 10 minutes, by the way), but once you’re tucked into the residential streets, it’s remarkably peaceful. The building itself is modern enough that you don’t hear your neighbors, which – trust me – matters when you’re trying to recover from a day of temple-hopping and street food sampling. The whole area has this lived-in feeling that’s hard to find in the more touristy parts of Osaka. You’ll see kids walking to school in the morning, older folks tending to their tiny front gardens, and the kind of neighborhood rhythms that make you feel like you’re getting a glimpse of real Japanese daily life. Sure, it’s not as flashy as staying in Dotonbori, but there’s something genuinely refreshing about coming home to a place where the vending machines sell practical stuff instead of tourist trinkets, and where the convenience store clerk might actually remember your face after a couple of days.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $93. One-Bedroom Suite with 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $123. One-Bedroom Suite with 1 single bed, 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $126. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 single beds, 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Thu from Vietnam – 12 February 2025 (9/10)

  Amazing location, amazing support from the host, amazing equipment

• Yawen from Taiwan – 3 August 2024 (9/10)

  1. Convenient Location: It is located approximately a 7-8 minute walk from Tengachaya station, making it extremely convenient even when carrying luggage. There are several wholesale supermarkets, convenience stores, sushi restaurants, and numerous dining options in the vicinity.
  2. Clean and Simple: The accommodation features four double beds! With laundry facilities available, it caters to the needs of a small family without the hassle of bringing too many clothes.
  3. English-speaking Host: The host is fluent in English and is always prompt in responding to any inquiries or assisting with immediate needs. They are truly considerate and strive to fulfill guests' requests.
  Lastly, I would like to express gratitude to the host for providing luggage storage service, which offers convenience to travelers.
  In summary, it offers a fantastic travel accommodation experience.
  
  What could be improved: The only minor drawback we encountered was the relatively poor soundproofing. On the last night of our stay, we could hear the noise from the neighboring room, and we could even make out their conversations. While we didn't mind the sound of passing trains, the disruptive chatter was a bit bothersome to us.

• Madelin from United States – 31 December 2023 (9/10)

  the comforting of the bed the room was nice perfect for our family. clean, easy to get to room all of the 4 convenient stores .
  
  What could be improved: not enough parking at the property for free had to pay for parking around the corner.

• Kenji from Japan – 29 December 2024 (9/10)

  とても綺麗で広くて快適でした。湯船がなかったので近くの銭湯に行ったのですがそれも、楽しい思い出になりました。
  
  What could be improved: 線路の近くのなので電車の音が聞こえてきましたが、駅も近かったので電車で移動しやすかったです。

• Tatsumi from Japan – 25 November 2024 (9/10)

  景色が、良かったです。
  
  What could be improved: なし。

• S나이트 from South Korea – 24 November 2024 (9/10)

  숙소가 깨끗합니다.
  주변에 먹거리 많이 있어서 좋았습니다.
  덴가차야 역에서 4분정도 걸렸던것 같아요.
  직원이 친절해요!
  
  What could be improved: .

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

  何度もメールをさせていただきましたが、その都度、すぐにお返事をいただきました。
  
  What could be improved: 当日、どうなるのか不安が少しありましたので、可能でしたら、チェックインの前日に画像などをいただけたら、余裕を持って事前に読み込んでおくことが出来るので、不安は無くなるかと感じます。
  ただ、いただいたご連絡は、とても細やかでしたので、全然、問題はありませんでした。

• Xintong from China – 10 May 2024 (9/10)

  卧室的阳台很温馨，很好看

• 麻衣 from Japan – 24 March 2024 (9/10)

  部屋がとてもおしゃれで清潔でした。
  ベッドのシーツもパリッとしていて気持ちがよかったです。

• Takeshi from Japan – 13 October 2023 (9/10)

  大変きれいでした
  
  What could be improved: 雨が降っていたのでベランダに屋根があれはいいと思った

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