Official TRhouses 和居 汐羽 15 minutes to Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market and Namba

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this place? It’s got that authentic residential vibe that makes you feel like you’re actually living in Osaka, not just passing through. The building sits quietly in Kujo-minami – honestly, I had to double-check the address because it doesn’t scream “tourist accommodation” at all, which is exactly why I ended up loving it.

The whole setup is pretty clever, actually. They call it “和居 汐羽” (the Japanese characters give it that proper local touch), and while it’s technically a 3-star place, it punches way above its weight with that 8.9 rating. I mean, you’re literally 15 minutes from the chaos of Shinsaibashi and Namba, but when you step outside here, it’s just… normal Osaka life happening around you. Old ladies wheeling their shopping carts, salarymen heading to the train station, the occasional delivery truck rumbling by. The contrast is pretty refreshing, honestly.

What really sold me was how they’ve managed to nail that sweet spot between accessible and authentic. Sure, you could stay right in Dotonbori and deal with the crowds and noise (and trust me, it gets loud down there even on weeknights), but from Kujo-minami you can actually breathe a little. The walk to Kuromon Market becomes this nice morning routine – I’d grab coffee from one of those tiny local spots along the way, then hit the market for breakfast. By the time the tour groups rolled in around 10 AM, I was already heading back with my groceries like a proper local. The staff here seem to get that balance too – they’re helpful without being hovering, and they definitely know their neighborhood. When I asked about the best route to avoid the morning rush to Namba, the front desk guy didn’t just point me toward the obvious train line but actually sketched out this little walking route that cuts through some side streets I never would’ve found on my own.

The rooms themselves are clean and functional – nothing fancy, but everything works properly, which honestly is more than I can say for some pricier places I’ve stayed in the area. The walls are decent thickness too, so you’re not hearing every conversation in the hallway, though you will catch the occasional sound from the street below if you’re a really light sleeper. One small thing that impressed me was how they’ve set up the whole check-in process – it’s streamlined but personal, not one of those completely automated things that leaves you standing there confused with your luggage. Look, if you’re the type who needs to be in the absolute center of everything, this might feel a bit far out. But if you want to experience Osaka the way people actually live here, while still being close enough to hit all the major spots without planning your entire day around train schedules, this place just makes sense. Plus, at the end of a long day wandering around Shinsaibashi’s department stores or fighting crowds at Osaka Castle, coming back to this quieter corner of the city feels like a genuine retreat rather than just another hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $108. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 large double beds, 1 large double bed and 2 futon beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Umamah from Indonesia – 5 January 2025 (9/10)

  I like it because the rooms are spacious for us. They are really neat and good, and we love them. The location is less than 5 minutes from Kujo Station, and from there, you can easily travel to Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe using the Hanshin line. The area is not as noisy as Namba, which we love. There is a nearby market that sells good food at reasonable prices.
  
  What could be improved: It's not something I dislike, but maybe you could show or tell us how to organize the trash.

• Haruka from Japan – 22 May 2025 (9/10)

  家族4世代で宿泊したが、十分な広さだった。
  ベッドルームが２個あって、それぞれの家族がくつろぐことができた。
  調理器具もほとんど揃っていたので、食事を作ることができた。
  
  What could be improved: トイレが１個だった。
  スプーン、フォーク、ナイフはあったが、箸がなかった。
  フライ返しが無かった。

• Наталия from Russia – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

  Очень уютные апартаменты, вежливый персонал, со всеми вопросами помогали. Расположение удобное, район очень тихий

• Hitomi from Japan – 20 April 2025 (9/10)

  綺麗で広く家族で楽しむのに最後でした。
  
  What could be improved: 連泊したのですが、替えのタオル類がなかったので、連日分のタオル類が欲しかったです。

• Momoko from Japan – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

  部屋が綺麗、設備が充実

• Rei from Japan – 24 February 2025 (9/10)

  普通の家で住みたいレベルで綺麗✨
  2階もあって大満足！2人で泊まったけど広すぎるくらい！
  冷蔵庫も電子レンジも電気ポットも鍋とか炊飯器とかも置いてあった！
  
  What could be improved: 看板とかもなく場所が分かりにくい。
  暗証番号が送られてきたのと違うくて困った。
  暖房のききが悪くてリビングが寒い。

• まつ from Japan – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

  USJや海遊館への利便性（車で約20分）
  
  住宅街なので夜も静か
  
  周辺有料駐車場も多い（駐車料金も安い）
  
  駅も近く、電車移動もしやすい
  
  清潔感、安心感、自宅のようにくつろげる
  （ベッドやソファなどとても良い）
  
  What could be improved: 徒歩圏内で子連れで食事が出来るところがそこそこ遠い
  （コンビニはあり）

• Kaito from Japan – 22 November 2024 (8/10)

  部屋も広く、快適に過ごせました。
  事前に管理者とのやりとりがスムーズで、ストレスなく滞在することができました。
  またいきたいと思います。

• Masaya from Japan – 14 October 2024 (8/10)

  家族連れにはとてもいいと思います
  部屋がとても綺麗だった
  管理人さんの対応がよかった
  
  What could be improved: Wi-Fiのパスワードとか置いてあるといい
  Netflixが登録されてた？けど
  みれなかったです。

• Nakamura from Japan – 2 May 2025 (7/10)

  たくさんのタオル、洗剤、石鹸、洗面コップ、歯磨き、歯磨き置き場、スリッパ、食器、お箸、テレビ、ハンガー、掃除機、など備品がしっかりと整っていて、快適な滞在でした。
  素敵なウェルカム、壁の絵、気持ちよいベッドやソファー、ベビーカーをゆったり置けるほど広い玄関、心地よかったです。
  近くに駐車場がいくつもあり便利でした。
  
  What could be improved: タオルかけがあると助かりました。
  また洗濯物を干す物もあるといいなと思いました。
  キッチンスペースの段差が少し怖かったです。
  寝室の常夜灯が欲しかったです。
  玄関前の道の舗装が足元が不安でした。

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