Osaka, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. One of the reasons that foreigners are also attracted to the Osaka area is because you can get a sense of both past and present.
The vibrant city has a completely different feel and culture compared to Tokyo, with its amazing local food, exertive people, great amusement parks like Universal Studios Japan, interesting store signs, and more. Finding a place to stay in such a popular city can be difficult. Location is a big part of deciding accommodation, but you also have comfort, cleanliness, and price to take into consideration. Within Osaka's popular Shinsaibashi district is a newly opened hostel that also runs as a lounge and bar. The outside alone looks like a coffee shop, so we were surprised to find out that it is a hostel. Which brings us to introducing IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL.
Combining the “Harajuku” and “Vogue” of Osaka
Next to Shinsaibashi is a more peaceful district, Horie, which is often compared to Tokyo's Aoyama district. It's home to a number of independent shops and designers, restaurants, and coffee shops. It's the perfect place to visit if you're looking for a more calm place to walk around. Another more famous part of Shinsaibashi is Amerikamura or "Amemura" (アメ村). Amerikamura, or better known as Amemura, is the center of creative fashion and entertainment in Kansai. The name means "American Village" which gives you a look at the Japanese point of view of an America but a reason is apparently due to the focus that is put on Western import goods. However, once you go here you are more likely to see things specific to Japan from its open ranged fashion trends and small food shops.
Inbetween these two fashion areas is a hostel, IMANO OSAKA SHINBASHI HOSTEL, which was newly built this year. It's already becoming a popular place to stay among travelers primarily due to its great price and wonderful location.
There are different types of bed types that you can choose from; the typical capsule style beds, bunk beds, or regular single beds. You also have a selection between staying in a private or shared room. As you may have imagined, making a reservation in a private room is like reserving a hotel room (but much cheaper!). Whereas if you were to reserve a shared room, you are only reserving a bed, and will be sharing a room with other guests (typical hostel style). In that case, the bathrooms and showers are separate and shared, compared to being in the room like in the private rooms.
If you are staying in a private room, there are towels and basic toiletries, including toothbrushes, combs, razors, and hair bands. There is also a special package for sale at the front desk, containing a face pack and hair tie.
In the shared dormitory type rooms, in addition to comfortable and clean bedding, there are lockers/safes in the rooms so security is never an issue and hangers. Along with each bed having a curtain giving you that extra bit of privacy if desired. The beds definitely provide more room to stretch and layout than many other hostels or even capsule hotels.
If you need toiletries, such as toothbrush or toothpaste, you can go to the front desk buy what you need. There are also items such as chargers (with a deposit), hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gels available in public bathrooms. Which is great for those who made an effort in packing light.
In Japan, it isn't uncommon seeing hotels and hostels with gender separated floors/areas. IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL is no exception. There is a special women's only floor that not only has rooms with women only but also provides a lot of supplies that girls tend to need, such as straighteners, irons, beauty mirrors, etc. You can even find an exclusive community space on the women's floor.
We have to say that every time we stay at a hotel, we're always looking forward to breakfast. Although most people wouldn't expect much, if anything, from a hostel. Fortunately, IMANO OSAKA, which is also a coffee shop, isn't like other hostels. They offer a full breakfast, and at a cheap price. Whether you want just a homemade cup of coffee or something to make you full, they have you taken care of.
We asked IMANO staff for some recommendations on places to go nearby. Besides shopping in Shinsaibashi or Amemura, or going to Kuromon Market and Osaka Castle, there are two other places that they mentioned. One is the ever famous Shinsekai (新世界), which was made with New York and Paris as its model before the war and neglected ever sense. The other is a Japanese public bath, Minami Aoyama Shimizuyu (清水湯), that is open to those with tattoos.
If you are planning to come to Osaka, whether it is business or pleasure, whether it is a trip by yourself or with a group of people, IMANO OSAKA SHINSAIBASHI HOSTEL in Shinsaibashi is one of the most costly and convenient places you could stay. It offers comfortable, clean, and versatile accommodation at an affordable price. Where you stay can really change the effect of your trip, and we really had nothing but the best experience. Which is why we recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap place to stay in Osaka.
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⏰: Check-in time is from 4pm
Check-out is at 11am
Breakfast: 7~10am
Lunch: 11:30am~2pm (Last order 1:30pm)
Cafe: 11:30am~4pm (Last order 3:30pm)
Bar: 6pm~10pm (Last order 9:30pm)
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