Namba Central Traditional Japanese House

location is the best,walking distance to Dontonbori,easy to access,a lot of local restaurants nearby.

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A traditional Japanese apartment with tatami matting, screen doors and a lovely comfortable feel. The toilet and shower area appear to be recently renovated and are excellent. Plenty of towels, the availability of a washing machine and a cute little outdoor terrace. Far enough away from the noise of the busy areas of Namba but easy walking distance to them. A couple of small cafes very close by. The manager of the hostel next door was very friendly and helpful and took our luggage in before we arrived. Good communication with the owner.

Not an issue for us but the stairs are quite steep and there is not a lot of room for hanging clothes.

The owner is very fast at responding and gives free gifts. The apartment is fully equipped. We didn’t use the washing machine as it was on the terrace and it looked dirty. Nice traditional vibe- it’s an old apartment but renovated with a lot of modern stuff. Nice bath and shower. The beds are not futons, but regular small beds(comfortable though).

It smelled a little bit like old stuff. The sliding doors and the window do not fully close.

We loved the Ryokan feel of the home, it was such a unique experience, living above a traditional soba noodle shop, there was even a little outdoor balcony at the back. The owner and neighbours were so friendly & helpful with our luggage it made checking in so much easier. The location was fantastic, easy level walk everywhere including to Namba Station. Lots of food options but just far enough from Namba to be away from the main tourist area.

The outdoor balcony area could be a little cleaner.