Newly renovated (2025) VRBO in Nishinari Ward - 1 min walk to Kishinosato-Tamade Station. Apr 8–14 (6 nights).
Booking Details
| Field | Info |
|---|---|
| Platform | VRBO (#4993558) |
| Check-in | April 8, 4:00 PM |
| Check-out | April 14, 10:00 AM |
| Nights | 6 |
| Bedrooms / Baths | 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms |
| Capacity | Up to 7–9 guests |
| Size | ~850–1,000 sq ft |
| Address | 大阪府大阪市西成区玉出東１丁目２−１６ (Tamade East 1-2-16, Nishinari-ku) |
| Postal Code | 557-0043 |
Getting There on Arrival Day (Apr 8)
Arriving from Haneda via Shinkansen - see First 48 Hours for the full arrival walkthrough.
Nearest station: Kishinosato-Tamade (岸里玉出駅) - 1 min walk Nankai Main Line / Shiomibashi Line / Koya Line
From Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen arrival):
- Shin-Osaka → Osaka Metro Midosuji Line (red) → Namba (~10 min)
- Walk ~5 min from Osaka Metro Namba → Nankai Namba Station (different station, follow signs)
- Nankai Main Line south → Kishinosato-Tamade (~6 min, ¥180)
- 1-min walk to Osaka House
Other nearby stations:
- Tenjin-no-Mori (Hankai Tramway) - 6 min walk
- Kishinosato (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line) - 8 min walk
Taxi alternative: From Namba directly to Osaka House on arrival day (~¥1,200–1,500, ~10 min). Worth it with heavy bags.
About the Neighborhood - Nishinari / Kishinosato
Nishinari is one of Osaka’s most authentic working-class neighborhoods - far from tourist crowds, genuinely local, and excellent for cheap food. The Kishinosato-Tamade pocket has been quietly improving with new cafes and local restaurants.
Immediately nearby (walk):
- MaxValu Nishinari Kishinosato - supermarket, 100m / 1-min walk (groceries, prepared food, drinks)
- Daily Yamazaki convenience store - 200m / 3-min walk
- Maruya Pharmacy - 350m / 5-min walk
- Nishinari Senbon Minami Post Office - 240m / 4-min walk
Recommended local restaurants:
- Tsushima (Rating: 4.9)
- Akane (Rating: 4.8)
- Rabbit Coffee (Rating: 4.8)
- Okonomiyaki Kenkyujo Umiya (Rating: 4.6)
Vibe: Real Osaka. Not for tourists - and that’s the point.
The Property
- 3 rooms, all with large queen beds; TVs in 2 rooms
- 2 bathrooms: one with tub, one with standing shower (rare in Japan - a luxury)
- First floor unit only; security camera at building entrance
Amenities
Kitchen:
- Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle
- Full cookware, pans, dishes & utensils
Laundry:
- Washing machine (in-unit) + dryer
- Laundry detergent provided
Bathroom / Toiletries:
- Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, dish soap
- Towels and bath towels provided; linens provided
Comfort:
- Air conditioning / heating in all rooms
- Hair dryer
- Iron & ironing board
- WiFi
Safety:
- Carbon monoxide detector (confirmed)
- Smoke detector (confirmed)
House Rules
- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- No smoking (entire property)
- No parties
- No pets
- Change into slippers at the hallway entrance
- No cleaning or towel change during stay (longer stays negotiable with host)
- Only guests listed in booking may enter
- Security camera at building entrance
- First floor unit only - no access to other floors
Host Contact
- Host name: ___________________
- Contact method: ___________________
- Emergency/late arrival contact: ___________________
Day Shape from This Base
Direct Nankai Line access puts you minutes from everything:
| Destination | Travel Time | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Namba / Dotonbori | 6-8 min | 🔴 High |
| Nipponbashi (Den-Den Town) | 6 min | 🟡 Moderate |
| Tsutenkaku / Shinsekai | 4 min | 🟡 Moderate |
| Tennoji Park | 7 min | 🟢 Light |
| Shinsaibashi | 8 min | 🟡 Moderate |
| Osaka Castle | 13 min | 🟡 Moderate |
| Umeda | 14 min | 🟡 Moderate |
| Universal Studios Japan | 18 min | 🔴 High |
| Kyoto | ~75 min via Shin-Osaka | 🔴 High |
For day planning, see Daily Decision Helper and Osaka Base.
Departure Day (Apr 14)
Check-out by 10:00 AM. Shinkansen target: ~1:00 PM from Shin-Osaka. Tokyo House check-in: 4:00 PM.
Luggage (decide by Apr 13 evening)
Option A - Takkyubin (recommended): Ship bags to Tokyo House on April 13. They arrive April 15 - one day after you. You travel April 14 with day bags only. Drop bags at the MaxValu or Daily Yamazaki nearby, or ask the host to arrange a Yamato pickup. See Takkyubin.
Option B - Coin lockers at Shin-Osaka: Store bags on arrival at the station, retrieve before boarding. Medium lockers (~¥600-700) on the Shinkansen concourse level fit a standard carry-on. Limited availability - go straight to lockers on arrival.
April 14 Schedule
| Time | Action |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Check out of Osaka House |
| ~10:35 AM | Arrive Shin-Osaka (Kishinosato-Tamade → Nankai Namba → Metro Midosuji north) |
| 10:35-11:00 AM | Store bags (lockers or already shipped) - free up hands |
| 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Explore Shin-Osaka station: ASTY Osaka restaurants, omiyage shops, ekiben for the train |
| ~12:30 PM | Pick up bags from lockers, head to Shinkansen gate |
| ~1:00 PM | Board Nozomi, Green Car - see Train & Pass Strategy |
| ~3:15 PM | Arrive Tokyo Station |
| ~3:45 PM | Arrive Tokyo House (Yamanote → Ikebukuro → taxi) |
| 4:00 PM | Tokyo House check-in |
What’s at Shin-Osaka Station
- ASTY Osaka - restaurant floor attached to the Shinkansen concourse; ramen, sushi, udon, teishoku sets; opens ~10-11 AM depending on vendor
- Ekiben shops - station bento on the concourse; buy one for the train or to eat at the station
- Omiyage shops - Osaka-themed snacks and gifts (good last chance before leaving Osaka)
- Convenience store (Kiosk) - drinks, snacks, train essentials on the concourse
Note: Shin-Osaka is a Shinkansen-only hub - it’s not Osaka’s main shopping station. If the group wants more options (Grand Front Osaka, Lucua, more food variety), ride one stop to Osaka Station (Umeda) on the Midosuji Line and catch the train back to Shin-Osaka for the 1:00 PM departure. Adds ~20 min to the plan.
Route to Shin-Osaka
Kishinosato-Tamade → Nankai Namba (~6 min, ¥180) → walk ~5 min → Osaka Metro Namba → Midosuji Line north → Shin-Osaka (~10 min, ¥280) Total: ~35 min door to station