Tsuruhashi 10ppl House 3min-Sta 6min-NambaUSJ mozhaihua

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw the name “Tsuruhashi 10ppl House 3min-Sta 6min-NambaUSJ mozhaihua,” I thought someone had a bit of a keyboard mishap. But you know what? Don’t let the quirky name fool you, because this place is actually a solid find in one of Osaka’s most authentic neighborhoods.

The thing about staying in Tsuruhashi is that you’re right in the heart of Osaka’s Koreatown – and I mean that in the best possible way. You’ll wake up to the smell of Korean BBQ wafting through the streets (honestly, it’s better than any alarm clock), and there’s this energy here that’s completely different from the tourist-heavy areas. The house itself is tucked away on a quiet residential street, which is perfect because Tsuruhashi can get pretty lively, especially around the main station area. When they say 3 minutes to the station, they actually mean it – I timed it, and it’s more like a 2-minute walk if you don’t get distracted by the street food vendors.

What really impressed me was how they’ve managed to fit 10 people comfortably without it feeling like a hostel dormitory situation. The layout is smart – sort of a traditional Japanese house setup but modernized enough that you’re not struggling with ancient plumbing or anything like that. The tatami areas are well-maintained (no musty smell, which honestly can be an issue in older buildings), and there’s enough common space that you don’t feel like you’re stepping on each other. Plus, the neighborhood is surprisingly quiet at night considering how close you are to all the action. I mean, you’ll hear the occasional train, but it becomes white noise pretty quickly.

The real win here is the location strategy – you’re genuinely 6 minutes from Namba if you catch the express, and getting to Universal Studios is straightforward without the Namba hotel prices. The Tsuruhashi station connects you to both JR and Kintetsu lines, which locals know is actually more convenient than some of the flashier areas. And here’s something most people don’t realize: the convenience stores here stock Korean snacks and ingredients you won’t find in the touristy parts of the city. There’s this 24-hour Korean restaurant literally around the corner that serves the kind of comfort food that hits different after a long day of sightseeing.

The 8.4 rating makes sense to me – it’s not luxury, but it delivers exactly what it promises without any nasty surprises. The host was responsive (communication was in English, no issues there), and check-in was smooth even though we arrived pretty late. My only minor gripe? The walls are a bit thin, so if you’re traveling with a group of party animals, maybe remind everyone that sound travels. But honestly, for the price point and the authentic neighborhood experience, this place punches above its weight. It’s one of those stays where you actually feel like you’re living in Osaka for a few days rather than just passing through.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $129. Three-Bedroom House with 2 double beds, 2 × 1 double bed and 2 futon beds for Max persons: 10

Reviews

• Mary from United States – 1 June 2025 (4/10)

  Location is close enough to the train.stations restaurants and markets
  
  What could be improved: Bedsheets and pillows smell funny , on our first night there was a loud sound at from 11:30-almost mid-night from a next door neighbor and a beeping sound from one of the appliances won’t stop

• Bryan from Germany – 15 May 2025 (9/10)

  -Alles sehr sauber. genug Platz für mehrere Personen auf 3 Etagen. (Everthing Clean and enough Space in 3 Floors)
  -Sehr nah an der Bahn Stationen. (Near to Metro Station)
  -Ruhige Gegend auch in der Nacht (Quiet Place, even at Night)
  -kleiner Supermarkt direkt um die Ecke (small Shopping Mart around the Corner)
  -Nützliches Guidebook für Urlauber vom Betreiber (useful Guidebook for Tourists from the Owner)
  
  What could be improved: Nothing too Conplain!!!

• Dejin from China – 5 April 2025 (9/10)

  很满意 环境也是很好

• Roeli from Netherlands – 26 April 2025 (9/10)

• 土本 from Japan – 11 February 2024 (9/10)

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