Sakimoto Residence Namba Minami

Sakimoto Residence Namba Minami Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Sakimoto Residence Namba Minami? It’s actually tucked away on this quiet side street in Shikitsunishi, which honestly feels like finding a pocket of calm in the middle of Osaka’s most chaotic district. I mean, you’re literally a three-minute walk from all the neon madness of Dotonbori, but somehow the noise just… stops once you turn down their street.

The place has this interesting split personality – it’s technically a 4-star property, and you can tell they put thought into the details, but it doesn’t feel stuffy or overly polished like some of those big chain hotels. The lobby’s pretty compact (this is Osaka, after all), but there’s something about the way they’ve done the lighting and the wood finishes that immediately makes you exhale. Check-in was smooth – the staff’s English is solid, which honestly matters when you’re jet-lagged and trying to figure out where to dump your luggage. Speaking of luggage, fair warning: if you’re hauling massive suitcases, the elevator’s on the smaller side, but that’s pretty standard for this part of town.

What really sold me on this place, though, is how it sits in the neighborhood. You’ve got Kuromon Ichiba Market literally around the corner – I’m talking about a two-minute stumble for the best tuna sashimi breakfast you’ll ever have. And here’s something the booking sites don’t tell you: there’s this tiny ramen joint called Menya 7.5Hz about fifty meters down the street that stays open until 2 AM. I discovered it on my second night when I was craving something warm after wandering around Shinsekai, and now I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Namba because of that proximity alone. The rooms themselves are what you’d expect from a well-run Japanese hotel – not huge, but everything has its place, and the beds are surprisingly comfortable. The bathroom situation is decent (separate shower and tub in most rooms), though the water pressure took a minute to figure out – you know how Japanese shower controls can be.

Location-wise, you’re about a seven-minute walk to Namba Station, which connects you to basically everywhere you want to go. But honestly, I found myself walking most places because you’re right in the thick of everything – Shinsaibashi for shopping, the riverside area when you need some air, even Osaka Castle if you’re feeling ambitious. The 8.1 rating makes sense to me – it’s not perfect (the street can get a bit noisy on weekend nights when people are bar-hopping), but it hits that sweet spot of being comfortable, well-located, and run by people who actually seem to care about what they’re doing. If you’re looking for something central without being right on top of the tourist chaos, this is your spot.

Travelers should plan their Osaka visit at least two months ahead for major events like Tenjin Matsuri and Danjiri festivals, ensuring the best experiences and prime access to popular districts and culinary hotspots.

Sakimoto Residence Namba Minami Accommodations

Reviews of Sakimoto Residence Namba Minami

• Justin from Australia – 9 September 2024 (7/10)

  Had washing machine, kitchen facilities and miscellaneous facilities that made our on the go stay easier to manage.
  
  What could be improved: Aircon made random clunk noises which is just above the bed, no WIFI in our room.

• Cameron from Australia – 15 November 2024 (7/10)

  the size was great
  
  What could be improved: the location is a bit of a dodgy area, and bed is positioned so one person has the wall and the other person has the floor which the falls off throughout sleep. also the bed obstructs the balcony Acces

• Victor from United States – 24 June 2024 (9/10)

  It was clean, comfortable, big, and quiet. Wifi was great, good location.
  
  What could be improved: No hot water. I let the shower run both evening and morning for about 10 minutes and no hot water came through.

• Sam from Australia – 16 June 2025 (3/10)

  Space, clean, close to the train station.
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioning system dripped all night, it was annoying, we couldn’t get a good sleep.

• Dobos from United Kingdom – 2 June 2025 (8/10)

  Great location very close to the shopping area; the flat had everything we needed and we had a great stay
  
  What could be improved: N/A

• Paul from Ukraine – 30 September 2024 (8/10)

  This is a very spacious, comfortable, clean, and quiet place. It is within walking distance to many of Osaka’s sightseeing places. The staff was exceptional, and replied immediately with solutions. They offer a free luggage storage place on the check-in day in a nearby location.

• Luis from Japan – 12 July 2024 (8/10)

  Apartment was quite nice
  Very good to have a washing machine.
  The apartment was clean and new.
  The Bath was in excellent conditions.
  
  What could be improved: Check-in was Not that easy.
  The sewer smelled a little funny
  A little bit dark

• Seok from United States – 19 April 2023 (3/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: There was a distinct smell of sewer gas in the room.

• Estelle from Germany – 7 June 2025 (9/10)

  Ausstattung, Lage
  
  What could be improved: Teilweise sehr staubig. Man musste selbst bei der Ankunft saugen.

• Aurorasogna from Italy – 25 May 2025 (7/10)

  Appartamento molto grande, e bello pulito. Ho apprezzato gli spazi e la presenza di una lavatrice e aria condizionata. Ben collegato con il centro, nelle vicinanze troverete un po' di tutto, compreso un supermercato ben fornito e fermata della metropolitana.
  
  What could be improved: Nell'appartamento non ci sono sedie e un tavolo da pranzo, quindi bisogna accontentarsi di mangiare seduti per terra sul tavolino da caffè. Procedura di self check in un po' macchinosa, mi hanno inviato le istruzioni per aprire la cassetta postale contenente la chiave per entrare, in giapponese. Le ho chieste in inglese e comunque mi hanno inviato una parte non tradotta, che non sono riuscita a tradurre nemmeno con google, quindi abbiamo dovuto recuperare la chiave incastrando la mano dentro, con l'aiuto di una penna. Abbiamo chiesto un cuscino in più e mi hanno detto che essendo al completo, non hanno cuscini extra ( a me sembra follia), ma che me ne faranno avere un paio del divano… Si presenta una persona che non parla inglese alle 11 di sera, non capendo cosa volesse e chi fosse, non abbiamo aperto! A me non pare normale…!

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