Our host, Nami was the spirit and the soul of our stay. She was so sweet and welcoming, it really felt like we were home, especially during breakfast, when she did everything for us to have a good time. Breakfast time was great to meet other peopleand socialize. I don’t know if it’s like that all the time but I feel we had an exceptionally good group of people. Or maybe it’s Nami who attracts all the cool people.☺️ Also I loved how eclectic the furnishing was. We left a bottle of whiskey in a hidden spot in the diner, if you find it leave a comment in the reviews!😄 Also Nami was super sweet and when she learnt we had a late flight she immediately told us to leave our stuff in the room and check out later. She really puts her heart in running the place.

It’s a simple place but perfect for the price, and gets so cozy so fast.❤️ It’s really the place to meet people and collect beautiful memories.

Nami-san, the host, was very kind and energetic, she literally acts like a grandma. This guest house has a public dining area which made making friends and talking to people very easy. The breakfast prepared by Nami-san was the highlight of our stay in Osaka, it’s just a superb experience.

My friend was complaining about one of the sheets because it doesn’t smell clean and so we asked for a new one but it’s still smells the same. We also read in the description that towels are included in our stay so we didn’t brought our towels but Nami-san only gave us some old face towels.

This was my first time being in a guest house. I started being a little bit confused about what I could do or not as I felt I was entering someone else's home. But I actually enjoyed great freedom. I was alone, so I also had privacy. And there are many rooms there. The hotel is also very well placed being very close to a commercial gallery with cheap stores and near the momodani station. Nami is a wonderful woman and very knowledgeable about the area and that came back to the guest home 10 minutes after I asked her a question. Being able to talk together with her and Miko during the breakfast was probably one of my favorite things to do in the morning and helped me start the day well. That's something you can't have in a traditional hotel. I wish I could have stayed longer, and I hope I will be able to come back in the future.

Looking back, the bed was slightly too small for me, but I'm 1.96m tall and I was still be able to sleep comfortably. Also, my time there was too short :(

The host is exceptionally kind and cheerful. During the breakfasts (composed of Japanese green tea, coffee and toast with an assortment of jams/peanut butter/chocolate), she becomes a grandma to us. The common room is very cosy. The guesthouse is quite close to 2 subway stations, and to reach one of them you have to walk through a market street, which is very convenient for a quick way to eat.

The facilities are a bit old. The beds in particular, while comfortable, can be a little noisy, and one of my roommate had trouble with some dust falling down on him.

Nami has an incredible soul. Just an amazing human being. She brings everyone together and treats you like her family. I highly recommend staying here. The atmosphere was amazing

It may take time to communicate check in so I advise sending a message of your arrival time as there may not be anyone there to check you in. However, you are welcome to check yourself in or leave your bags there. The WiFi password in written on the door and it’s very easy to check your self in.

The owner of this hostel is a very charming, warm-hearted and always smiling woman who organized everything perfectly. She took take of the people there and there was always a good vibe. The rooms were small, but alright. Everything was clean and the equipment was quite good. Also: There was a shower with hot water. Good value for the money. Arigato! 😊🙏🏻

The hostel is located a bit outside of the busy city center, which I very much liked as it was a quiet area, but if you prefer to be in Osaka city center, then this one might not be your kind of hostel.

Apart from some of the facilities of the guesthouse being very basic, my overall stay in IM was very pleasant. The logistics of the place is very simple, and easy to understand (since they have many english signs) and its very comfortable area to stay in as well. This being because you have Momodani Shotengai and Station 2-5 mins from there. You can also ask to rent a bicycle for the day as well which makes it much more fun for those wanting to explore Osaka more openly. What can I say about IM's host... She was so hospitable and very friendly, she treated everyone like a friend and made us feel very welcome. Im glad I got to stay with them and feel a taste of Osaka's おもてなし (omotenashi). For solo travellers I would totally recommend. And also for families wanting a full room for themselves. 7.5/10

Though this happens at all guesthouses, you can easily hear people talking across the walls, which may be annoying to some (especially during late hours). Which comes to the thoughtfulness of others. Also since its shared bunk bed you might hit lucky with a snorer (-_-;) You might also be surprised by the very basic shower, but for me as a solo traveller it wasn't a worry (ive seen worse). Again this are things to be expected of a guesthouse, but apart from that it was very enjoyable.

The name gives it away, but it really feels like you’re living in a guest house - Nami, the host, is the absolute sweetest and goes so far out of her way to make sure guests feel comfortable. The rooms were clean and facilities worked well, even if a bit run down.

Nothing! The only complaint I could potentially see is that the hot water for the sink wasn’t working, but everything else worked fine!

The lady who runs this place, to be honest, makes it and is only really the reason for a good score, that and the value for money. Obviously the price is cheaper compared to other places in Osaka, so we weren't expecting much. The main social space is okay, there is a fridge, 'kitchen', microwave etc, it did however had a weird smell. We had a private twin room, it was okay, clean enough but don't expect luxury, but suited us well. The host Momi is very helpful, although she doesn't speak much English when we first arrived she told us a great place to eat and was very helpful if we had any issues. Location was OK, 10 min walk to nearest metro which was well linked to Osaka city, we did USJ and it took about 45 mins from doorstep to park entrance.

The shared bathroom situation was something else, it was not clean at all and the shower was like sunken in the ground. Although we were in a private room, it was also quite noisy with all the other guests, wall are very thin. I am glad we got a private room not sure if I would've stayed in the dorm.

The guesthouse is run by a wonderful person - MamiSan. She is great and creates a wonderful atmosphere of the place. The location is very good, just a few minutes from the train station. However, the building itself, the rooms and the equipment is quite old at the moment and doesn't look cozy. It satisfies just basic needs, there are some private things here and there. Contact with the staff is great. There is also a nice view of Osaka from the roof.

As I mentioned above - the equipment is quite old and "run down", but everything is clean and working just fine.