Tsukiyume Kan – House with Parking, 10Mins to USJ, Tennoji, Namba

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Tsukiyume Kan” (which translates to something like “Moon Dream House”), I was expecting either total kitsch or one of those overly precious traditional spots. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. It’s tucked into this quiet residential pocket of Minato-ku that most tourists never see, and honestly, that’s part of its charm. You’re literally living like a local here, not trapped in some tourist bubble.

The house itself feels like someone’s actual home that they’ve thoughtfully converted – I mean, there’s real parking (and if you’ve ever tried to park in Osaka, you know that’s gold), and the whole setup just works. What really sold me was how genuinely convenient everything is without feeling rushed or touristy. Ten minutes to Universal Studios Japan sounds like marketing speak, but it’s actually true – I timed it. Same with getting to Tennoji or Namba, though honestly, Tennoji Station is your best friend here because it connects you to basically everywhere you want to go. The morning walks to the station became part of my routine, past these tiny local shops and vending machines that sell hot coffee that’s better than it has any right to be.

You know what I appreciated most? The neighborhood gets properly quiet at night. Not dead quiet – you’ll still hear the occasional train in the distance – but that good kind of residential calm where you can actually sleep without earplugs. During the day, there’s this gentle hum of local life happening around you, kids walking to school, elderly folks tending their impossibly small gardens. It’s real Osaka, not the version they package for visitors. The house manages to feel both spacious and cozy, which is honestly rare in this city where most accommodations make you choose one or the other. Plus, having that parking spot means you can actually explore beyond the usual train routes if you rent a car – we drove out to some incredible local spots that would’ve been impossible to reach otherwise. The 8.8 rating isn’t inflated tourist enthusiasm; it’s people recognizing something genuinely well-thought-out. If you want to experience Osaka like you actually live there, while still being able to hit USJ or downtown whenever the mood strikes, this is your spot.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $165. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 double beds and 3 futon beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Xiang from United Kingdom – 17 April 2025 (9/10)

  Very clean rooms, nice and comfortable. Landlord is very kind and helpful, lovely accommodation. Would return in the future!

• Erin from United Kingdom – 17 April 2025 (9/10)

  Loved this apartment was ideally situated and next to a really handy supermarket, owners were extremely helpful as I wanted a cake organised for my husband’s birthday which they were super at accommodating. Netflix tv was an added bonus apartment was clean and lovely although stairs are very steep but this is just the layout of the house.

• Joshua from Australia – 14 April 2025 (9/10)

  It was very cosy in a great spot, the hosts were very helpful and we found it very easy to get around.
  
  What could be improved: The stairs were a bit steep with children but it was no really no problem if they were careful.

• Marina from Australia – 25 January 2025 (9/10)

  Really spacious for traditional Japanese style house. Great facilities. Location right next door to supermarket which was so handy. Beds comfortable. Definitely would recommend
  
  What could be improved: A little far out from main part of Osaka but easy to get taxi or Uber. Nice safe location

• Pedro from Portugal – 18 December 2024 (8/10)

  Big common areas.
  
  What could be improved: We asked staying to 4 people and only one room was ready (with 2 couple beds).
  The other room wasn’t ready and we had to make our beds.

• Koko from Japan – 29 October 2024 (9/10)

  The house was really beautiful and sparkling clean, unlike some other vacation houses we had stayed at before. We really enjoyed the spacious rooms. The mattresses were very comfortable and the Japanese Tatami room is really charming. The host was really helpful and let us store our luggage in the house many hours before check-in so we could travel light and go sightseeing easily. We had a large 8-seater and the host offered us free outdoor parking that is just a few steps away from the house. I wish we could spend more time there and will definitely book again when we come back to Osaka.

• Lee from Australia – 14 October 2024 (9/10)

  the owner was super helpful and let us leave are luggage in the garage before our check in time,he comuicated all the relevant information required for our stay in excellent English and all the instructions where very helpful,the location of the place suited our needs perfectly, close to universal studios and also very easy to get to the airport, the accommodation was excellent and it had all the facilities necessary, if we visit again I would definitely stay longer.
  
  What could be improved: clean ,good location, very helpful owner.

• Francoise from United Kingdom – 6 September 2024 (9/10)

  This is a lovely house conveniently located 10 minutes away from the Tube and JR line, 30 seconds from a supermarket et 20 minutes from the baseball dome and domae shopping centre.
  This did not feel like a touristy area but a genuine Japanese neighbourhood which was truly lovely.
  We had excellent communications with our charming hosts.

• Sophia from United States – 16 August 2024 (9/10)

  It was so lovely! It was efficient and homey. The owner was amazing and thoughtful. The communication was great and got back to me right away and had so much kindness. I thank them for everything. I definitely plan to book here again!

• Sanka from Japan – 14 July 2024 (9/10)

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  What could be improved: None.

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