FU-RIN 3mins walk to station/6mins NANBA/16mins UMEDA

Hotel Description

You know, FU-RIN is one of those places that doesn’t try to be flashy – and honestly, that’s exactly what works about it. The name might sound a bit unusual (I mean, FU-RIN literally means “wind chime” in Japanese, which is actually pretty charming once you know), but the location is absolutely spot-on for anyone who wants to experience Osaka without breaking the bank or dealing with tourist-heavy areas.

I’ve stayed in Nishinari Ward before, and people sometimes give it side-eye because it’s not as polished as other districts, but here’s the thing – you’re literally three minutes from Tamade Station. Three minutes. I timed it because I’m that kind of traveler, and it’s an easy walk even with luggage. From there, you can hit Namba in six minutes, which puts you right in the heart of Osaka’s food and entertainment scene, or make it to Umeda in sixteen if you need the business district or major shopping. The train connections are honestly better than some places charging twice as much in fancier neighborhoods.

The hotel itself sits on a quiet stretch of Tamadenaka – you’ll hear some street noise during the day since it’s still the city, but it dies down at night. What I really appreciated was how the staff handled the practicalities without any fuss. Check-in was smooth, they had decent English, and they actually gave me useful tips about the area instead of just handing over a generic map. The rooms are clean and functional – this isn’t luxury, but it’s solid three-star comfort with everything you actually need. The 8.6 rating makes sense once you’re there; it’s the kind of place that delivers exactly what it promises without any surprises, good or bad. You’re paying for location and reliability, and in a city like Osaka where you’ll probably spend most of your time out exploring anyway, that’s honestly perfect. Plus, being slightly off the main tourist trail means you’ll stumble across some incredible local spots – there’s a tiny ramen place about two blocks away that I never would have found if I’d stayed in the obvious foreigner-friendly areas.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $196. Apartment with 2 double beds and 3 × 1 double bed for Max persons: 10

Reviews

• Taualai from New Zealand – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Large clean space enough for 8 of us
  Clean and close location to train stations
  Great place for families
  Easy instructions
  Landlord was always quick to respond to any questions
  
  What could be improved: Stairs are very steep
  You need to be extra careful
  Not recommended for young toddlers or elderly

• Romel from Philippines – 26 December 2023 (9/10)

  Nice and clean house. I like that almost all items you need are availble including tissue, towel, slippers, soap, trash bag, wipes, detergent for washing and kitchen utensils. Very near the train station and 24 hr supermarket. Very safe especially walking at nights. The house beside sells packed food which is affordable. You dont even need to go to 7-11 for food.
  
  What could be improved: Small bath and toilet. I dont think a 6 ft guy can fit in those toilet.

• Nancy from United States – 17 July 2023 (8/10)

  I liked the price and it was a good value
  
  What could be improved: The pictures on booking are not adequate as well as there was no description of the amenities the bedrooms were fine the bathrooms however however are not regular size I wish we were for warned as well as the stairs to get to the bedrooms u had a hard time getting to the bedroom and using the bathrooms

• Minami from Japan – 30 December 2024 (9/10)

  ベッドルームがたくさんあり、清潔でした。
  
  What could be improved: 清潔でしたが、トイレが狭かった。

• Shuichiro from Japan – 23 September 2024 (9/10)

  とても過ごしやすかった
  
  What could be improved: WiFiの繋がりが少し弱かった

• S from Japan – 13 November 2023 (9/10)

  とても清潔感があり、ベットルームの部屋が分かれているので大人数で利用する際は大変便利で良い時間を過ごせた。

• Keisuke from Japan – 8 May 2023 (9/10)

  部屋がたくさんあってきれいでした
  
  What could be improved: 特にありませんが、人によってはお風呂がシャワーだけと言うのが嫌かもです

• Furuzutumi from Japan – 3 January 2023 (7/10)

  チェックアウト11時は嬉しい😃
  
  What could be improved: 大人数での宿泊でしたのでリビングでの椅子があと少し快適な座り心地の物があれば良かったです。

• Yoshiyuki from Japan – 2 January 2025 (5/10)

  What could be improved: とにかく部屋が寒かった、あと時計が2つあったが止まってる

• Nobuo from Japan – 9 May 2025 (9/10)

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