MGranz Tanimachi 4 chome 401 エムグランツ谷町四丁目 401

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “MGranz Tanimachi 4 chome 401,” I thought I was booking some corporate housing situation. But this little gem in Tanimachi actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked into this wonderfully quiet residential street that feels like actual Osaka, not tourist Osaka, you know? The building itself is modern but not flashy – sort of blends right into the neighborhood where salarymen grab their morning coffee and elderly locals tend to their impossibly perfect little gardens.

What really gets me about this place is the location intelligence. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station, which connects you to both the Chuo and Tanimachi subway lines – honestly, that’s gold in a city like Osaka. But here’s what the booking sites don’t tell you: you’re also stumbling distance from some incredible local spots that most visitors never find. There’s this tiny standing bar called Tachinomi on the corner that serves the most ridiculous yakitori, and the convenience store downstairs (because of course there’s a convenience store downstairs) stocks better sake than some restaurants I’ve been to. The apartment itself feels authentically Japanese without being cramped – clean lines, proper storage that actually works, and a kitchen where you can cook real meals if you want to hit up the Kuromon Ichiba Market and play chef for a night.

The 9.4 rating makes total sense once you stay here, though it’s not about luxury – it’s about getting the details right. The bed is genuinely comfortable (not always a given in Japan), the wifi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and the whole place just feels… thoughtful, I guess? Like someone who actually travels designed it. Sure, it’s not going to wow you with marble bathrooms or concierge service, but when you’re coming back after a long day exploring Osaka Castle or getting lost in Dotonbori, you want a place that feels like a proper home base. Plus, and this might sound weird, but the neighborhood gets quiet at night – like, actually quiet. No karaoke bleeding through the walls, no drunk tourists stumbling around at 2 AM. Just the occasional bicycle bell and the distant hum of the city settling down, which honestly became one of my favorite sounds during my stay.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $108. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 3

Reviews

• Riemans from Belgium – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything was perfect, and for the price, I could never have imagined such a beautiful apartment. The cleanliness, amenities and comfort of the mattresses were perfect.
  
  What could be improved: Everything Was Perfect

• Kevin from Malaysia – 30 December 2024 (10/10)

  Great location, really good value for money
  
  What could be improved: Some stuff was dusty, like above the kitchen. Ig was difficult to use the shower

• Xinyu from China – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

  挺不错的 楼下就有便利店 推荐七号出口！然后左转直走全家隔壁的巷子进来最后一家就是了
  
  What could be improved: 地板需要再打扫一下 还是有点灰尘

• Emilio from United Kingdom – 18 January 2025 (8/10)

• Finn from Australia – 6 December 2024 (10/10)

• Daniel from Australia – 2 December 2024 (10/10)

• Yuki from Australia – 28 October 2024 (10/10)

• Liu from Taiwan – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

• _ from Hong Kong – 6 June 2025 (7/10)

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