Namba Hara Apartment, Osaka

We 4 ladies had a nightmare experience during our stay at this apartment. Starting from the 1st nite till check out. We can hear the door knocking and shaking. We can feel someone walking every nite . As long as after 1 am. We have to stay in the room there are 3 rooms but 4 of us squeezed in to 1 room . I felt someone pulling my toes and my friends upper tight was bruised , blue black. During the last night we all didn’t sleep as we need to leave at 4.30am to OCAT. THERE WAS A BIG KNOCK on the main entrance door. Around 2am. While we all sitting at the dining table . And the toaster almost fell . We never use any of the equipment during our stay. Must be the spirit giving us warning to keep quiet n stay in the room. We didn’t see any guest or tenant taking lift in the building. All the time is only 4 of us. So scary to think back. I hope the owner please do some prayers so it will be safe for guests to stay. It’s a nightmare experience for us.

My first time to Japan and didn’t really know what to expect. We got in very late and everyone was extremely tired from flying all day but I can honestly say that the instructions and directions provided by Jenny and Ayano made it so easy to locate and access the apartment. The apartment is a 5 minute walk from JR Namba train station. Admittedly there is no reception but this really isn’t a problem. Any queries or questions both Jenny and Ayano were very quick to answer and help with. The apartment itself is quite cosy, especially with a party of 5, and didn’t look exactly like the photos but it was clean and tidy. No it isn’t a 5 star hotel, if that is what you’re expecting, but the beds were comfy, the kitchen functioned and the shower was nice and hot. The only thing we needed was a washing line, which we picked up from the large supermarket next to the train station. Overall it is a cute, clean, cosy little apartment that has a slight traditional feel to it. It is very well located. Has very helpful owners and I would stay there again anytime.

Very helpful host, prompt reply and providing extra tourist information. It is right next to the OCAT, where you can get direct bus to Kansai International Airport, and also to Kyoto. Very close to the Osaka-Namba station for a direct train to Nara as well. The JR station is also right under the OCAT building, and easy access to the Osaka City Loop. 10-15 mins walk away from Shinsaibashi and Dotombori. The apartment itself look slightly different with the photo shown in the room type, but it is well equipped, we have everything we need for our 6 nights of stay in Osaka. We had a comfortable stay as a group of 3. Highly recommended.

We stayed in 505. Location was convenient, only a short walk to the Dotonbori area. The apartment was serviceable, clean and had everything required, however, it looked nothing whatsoever like the photographs. The apartment is basic, dated and well-worn. There were no couches or any of nice furniture and special touches shown in the photographs that make the apartment look so comfortable and welcoming. Still, the location is good, the price is reasonable and the beds are comfortable. Just don't expect to get what you see in the photographs.

Over all it was nice and comfy. It was in a best location easy to find from the bus terminal and JR nanba station. Nice restaurants around in a walking distance. Staffs were very kind replying to questions asked through e-mail. I was a bit disappointed when I first entered the room b/c it wasn't the same room which I saw from the picture, but it was still big enough for our family and plus it was clean. I would stay here again if I go back to Osaka one day.