Osaka House
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 | 🔴 |
| Nipponbashi (Den-Den Town) | 6 min | 🟡 |
| Tsutenkaku / Shinsekai | 4 min | 🟡 |
| Tennoji Park | 7 min | 🟢 |
| Shinsaibashi | 8 min | 🟡 |
| Osaka Castle | 13 min | 🟡 |
| Umeda | 14 min | 🟡 |
| Universal Studios Japan | 18 min | 🔴 |
| Kyoto | ~75 min via Shin-Osaka | 🔴 |
For day planning, see Daily Decision Helper and Osaka Base.
Departure Day (Apr 14)
- Check-out by 10:00 AM
- Shinkansen departs Shin-Osaka → Tokyo, Green Car — confirm time in Train and Pass Strategy
- Luggage tip: Book takkyubin (Yamato Transport) to Tokyo House the day before — your bags arrive while you’re on the train. Drop at a convenience store or have host arrange pickup.
- Route to Shin-Osaka: Kishinosato-Tamade → Nankai Namba → Osaka Metro Midosuji Line north → Shin-Osaka (~30 min)