

Sanctuary Residence 難波日本橋 Overview
Look, I’ll be straight with you about Sanctuary Residence – it’s one of those places that doesn’t try to be fancy, but honestly? That’s exactly what makes it work. When I first walked up to the building on Nipponbashi-nishi, I almost missed it because it blends right into the neighborhood. No flashy signs or marble lobby, just this quiet residential building that actually feels like you’re living in Osaka rather than visiting it.
The thing about this location is that you’re right in the thick of things without the chaos. I mean, you’ve got Den Den Town (Osaka’s electronics district) literally around the corner – perfect if you’re into gadgets or just want to wander through those maze-like electronics shops. But here’s what the guidebooks don’t tell you: you’re also walking distance to some incredible hole-in-the-wall restaurants that most tourists never find. There’s this takoyaki stand about three minutes away that locals line up for, and honestly, it’s better than anything you’ll get in the touristy parts of Dotonbori. The Kuromon Ichiba market is close enough that you can grab fresh sushi for breakfast if you’re an early riser – though fair warning, it gets absolutely packed by mid-morning.
What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night. You know how some parts of Namba never really sleep? Well, this little pocket of Nipponbashi actually does. The rooms are pretty basic – we’re talking 3-star territory here, so don’t expect luxury – but they’re clean and the air conditioning works well (crucial in Osaka summers, trust me). The building itself feels more like an apartment complex than a hotel, which some people love and others find a bit impersonal. Check-in was smooth enough, though the staff’s English is limited, so having translation apps ready helps. Parking is tricky in this area – I’d honestly recommend just using the trains since you’re so well connected. Nippombashi Station is practically next door, and from there you can get anywhere in the city without much hassle. The 7.2 rating makes sense to me – it’s not going to wow you with amenities or service, but it delivers on the basics and gives you that authentic neighborhood feel that’s getting harder to find in central Osaka. If you’re the type who spends most of your time exploring rather than hanging out in your room, and you want to experience what it’s like to actually live in this part of the city for a few days, then yeah, this place hits the spot.
Sanctuary Residence 難波日本橋 Accommodations
Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
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One-Bedroom Apartment | 1 single bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 3 | $104 |


Reviews of Sanctuary Residence 難波日本橋
Archer from Hong Kong – 3 November 2024 (6/10)
What could be improved: Friendly host 🙂
Clean and quite a new place 🙂
Just Confusing address and name…as few are also SR Nambo (Taxi driver/ metro staff all got the address…)
And no luggage storage for the last day say is not convenient …鯖缶 from Japan – 22 September 2024 (7/10)
ふかふかの清潔な寝具、広い浴室、建物1階にあるコインランドリー、そこそこ風量のあるドライヤー、大きなテレビ‥‥語り尽くせないほど満足です。
What could be improved: 廊下から寝室への入り口がちょっと狭い。ベッドが大きいからしょうがないのか?Takiko from Japan – 16 January 2025 (7/10)
部屋がきれいでした。後とても外が寒い日だったので、到着時に暖房をついていたのが、とても感動した。
What could be improved: 別に無しNicoleta from Japan – 21 October 2024 (8/10)
格安。ロケーション素晴らしい。難波と新天地の間。メトロ堺筋線まで徒歩数分で御堂筋線経由で大阪自由度が高い。近隣に24時間スーパーある。スパワールド、新天地、なんばグランド花月、道頓堀、動物園、四天王寺、などなどが近い。車なしで考えるときメトロ基軸だと色々やりやすい。Netflixなどがテレビで自由、見ないけどね。小さくてもキッチンあり、冷凍庫のあるちいさめの冷蔵庫、電子レンジがあるので、やり方次第では安上がり旅行がかんたんにできる、食い倒れする方には不要でしょうが…風呂はトイレと別にあって、風呂は乾燥機能付きなので雨に濡れたものをかんたんに乾かせました、この点は便利。バスタオル、タオル、歯ブラシなどのアメニティー最低限ある。それなり小綺麗。フリーWIFI。電源多いが場所よくないので短いコードあったほうがいい。
What could be improved: 日本人経営でないのでかゆいところにとどく説明はない、むしろ説明不十分。狭めのマンションをホテル利用したもの。狭いので服をかけたりする場所がとぼしい。風呂場はきれいで広めだが、風呂場の電気スイッチ小さくてわかりにくい、洗濯機はない(隣がコインランドリー)、付近には外国人旅行客がすごくたくさんいる。鍵経由のやり取りなのでBooking.comで意思疎通とりつづけなければ、鍵うけとって部屋に入るまでに不安がある。(鍵のやり取り連絡はチェックインのスレスレにしてきました=チェックイン2時間前に鍵の受け取り連絡をBooking.comでしてきました)セキュリティは日本国内としてはやや低めかも…鍵で建物入り口と部屋入り口なロックはされますが、マンション的です。でも、この部屋はメリットのほうが遥かに多い、とにかく場所がいいので文句言わず使わせていただきました。Airi from Japan – 9 September 2024 (8/10)
テレビが最高でした!
NetflixとかYouTubeとか色々見れました!
部屋も綺麗だし布団も気持ちよくてぐっすり朝まで眠れました。
What could be improved: 部屋に入った時に下水?の匂いが結構すごくて換気をしました。その後は特に気になりませんでした!
あと、皿洗いする時にスポンジがあれば良かったな…と思いました。Osang from South Korea – 15 April 2024 (8/10)
1층에 코인세탁소가 있어 편함
Ami from Japan – 18 August 2024 (5/10)
What could be improved: 下水の匂いが少しありました。
M from Japan – 16 April 2024 (1/10)
What could be improved: 鍵を受け取るまで連絡が取れないし、鍵の開け方もまったくわからなく
もう二度と利用いたしませんHin from Australia – 16 February 2025 (7/10)
Tan from Hong Kong – 18 July 2024 (6/10)
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Tsutenkaku: 650 m
- Tennoji Zoo: 950 m
- Tennoji Park: 1.1 km
- Kamomecho Park: 1 km
- Aizenzaka Slope: 950 m
- Nipponbashi Park: 950 m
- Tenjinzaka Slope: 800 m
- Kanshizume of Wells: 800 m
- Tamade No Waterfall: 750 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant智: 200 m
- Restaurant Bimiu: 100 m
- Restaurant Sobadokoro Maruei: 200 m
Top attractions:
- Naniwa Park: 1.6 km
- Shiokusa Park: 1.5 km
- Glico Man Sign: 1.6 km
- Motomachinaka Park: 1.6 km
- Nipponbashi Monument: 1.7 km
- Chausuyama burial mound: 1.2 km
- Kuroda Han Historical Gate: 1.3 km
- Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument: 1.3 km
- Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument: 1.4 km
- Zojugoi Yasuidoton Dobokukiko Monument: 1.7 km
Public transport:
- Metro Ebisucho: 250 m
- Metro Daikokucho: 500 m
- Train Imaimiyaebisu: 250 m
- Train Daikokucho Station: 500 m
Closest airports:
- Kobe Airport: 42 km
- Itami Airport: 21 km
- Kansai International Airport: 43 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Balcony
Living Area:
- Desk
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
Room Amenities:
- Drying rack for clothing
Languages spoken:
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Most popular facilities:
- Free WiFi
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Other for your stay:
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Refrigerator


House Rules at Sanctuary Residence 難波日本橋
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 23:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 01:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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