Residence天王寺東

Residence天王寺東 Overview

You know what? Residence is one of those places that catches you off guard in the best way. I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to this 3-star spot in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, I wasn’t expecting much. The building sits quietly on a residential street in Kawazu, and it’s got that understated Japanese apartment-style vibe that makes you wonder if you’re in the right place. But here’s the thing – sometimes the most unassuming places end up being exactly what you need.

The location is actually pretty brilliant once you figure it out. Sure, you’re not right in the thick of Tennoji’s chaos, but honestly? That’s a blessing. You can walk to Kawazu Station in about 5 minutes, which connects you straight to the JR loop line, and suddenly you’re 10 minutes from Tennoji proper or 15 from Namba. I mean, you get all the convenience without the constant sirens and late-night foot traffic that comes with staying in the main tourist zones. There’s this little family-run ramen shop just around the corner – no English menu, but the owner’s grandmother makes these incredible gyoza that’ll ruin you for the frozen ones forever. The neighborhood feels genuinely lived-in, you know? Kids riding bikes after school, elderly folks tending tiny gardens, that sort of authentic slice of Osaka life that most visitors never see.

The rooms themselves are compact but thoughtfully laid out – very much in that Japanese efficiency style where every square meter counts. The beds are surprisingly comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), and the air conditioning actually works, which isn’t always a given in older buildings. What really impressed me was how quiet it stays at night. Even with the windows open, you’re just hearing the occasional bicycle bell or distant train, not the usual urban symphony. The 7.4 rating feels about right – it’s not going to wow you with luxury amenities, but everything works as it should, the staff is genuinely helpful despite the language barrier, and honestly, the value is solid for what you’re getting. I’d definitely crash here again, especially if I wanted to experience Osaka like someone who actually lives there rather than just passing through with a selfie stick.

Residence天王寺東 Accommodations

Reviews of Residence天王寺東

• Trish from New Zealand – 24 May 2025 (8/10)

  Handy place to stay in a quiet neighborhood in Osaka would stay again
  
  What could be improved: No problems

• Scully from Ireland – 27 December 2024 (6/10)

  Clean.good shop and laundrette near
  
  What could be improved: Bit away from station. No tea towel. Not much cutlery.

• Irina from Japan – 17 April 2025 (8/10)

  The house is very modern with an elevator. The room is nice, has everything needed, two beds, a small desk and two chairs, a small TV, wi-fi, hair dryer, stove, some cutlery, microwave, kettle. I think it wasn't clean enough for me, the floors seem to be a bit dirty and some corners were a bit dusty. But overall good price for this quality. Location is fine, 20 minutes by foot from train station or you can take a bus there.

• Danny from Saint Martin – 28 November 2024 (7/10)

  Quiet surrounding, supermarket nearby
  
  What could be improved: Far from main train station and also quite a distance from subway station, photo shown table with 2 chairs, actual only have one chair and no table.

• Oliwia from United Kingdom – 5 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great area, great cosy little flat, nice balcony very happy with amenities
  
  What could be improved: Only thing is no table during our stay

• Olivia from Australia – 23 May 2025 (8/10)

  Comfortable room in a quiet area just out of Osaka city centre. We loved the luxurious sheets and plump pillows! Host was very responsive and helpful when we experienced problems with the booking.com website – inbox messages regarding entry instructions to the property were not accessible (apparently a relatively common problem on the platform). Great stay, thankyou!

• Kamran from Canada – 14 March 2025 (8/10)

  Good price. Has kitchen and dishes. Very good for the price. I stayed for 6 weeks
  
  What could be improved: There is no cleaning until you leave the place. Or if you are willing to pay 4000 Yen for cleaning
  Beshoen is nearest station which is about 10 minutes walk. Tennōji station is 2km away. Not a problem for me but for some people it may be.

• Albert from United States – 21 January 2025 (8/10)

  Very clean and quiet room.
  
  What could be improved: No hot water at first

• Eri from Japan – 6 November 2024 (8/10)

  It exceeded my expectations because the pictures are very simple, but when I got there, it’s so clean and felt very comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
  
  What could be improved: It’s around 25min by foot from Tennoji station, for me it’s fine because I like to walk, but you can also get the bus to get there faster.

• Sara from Spain – 10 May 2025 (9/10)

  Private, comfortable, clean, tranquil, well equipped, good stay!

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