Glad to have stayed at Kamagasaki as absolutely love what it stands for. An amazing place for the vulnerable and challenged population of Osaka. Please stay here to help them keep their charitable work going! Plus, the artwork throughout is so unique and amazing.

This is definitely a poor area of Osaka and therefore very different from most of Japan that tourists get to see. Expect to see lots of alcohol being consumed and the challenges that go along with that. We didn’t feel unsafe but we did feel on edge when walking back late in the evening. There are some cool sights within walking distance.

I had a pleasant stay at this guesthouse. It’s well located, making it easy to use public transportation and explore the city. The space was clean and comfortable, with a cozy dormitory setup. What I appreciated most was the sense of community—locals often gathered on the ground floor for activities or shared meals, creating a relaxed and welcoming vibe. The staff were friendly and thoughtful, regularly offering hot tea. It’s a nice spot to both rest and unwind if you need a break from exploring.

Unrelated to the staff but I did a laundry, dried it out and one of my t-shirt disappeared. I guess one of the guest must have not paid attention and took it by mistake but it was still very frustrating.

Probably my favorite place I’ve been to! The place itself is beautiful and interesting, full of art and books and music. The staff is incredibly nice and welcoming, making you feel at home right away. Its like a family there. The staff and the guests and so many costumers who come back every day, and for a good reason. For a really cheap and reasonable price you can eat lunch or dinner with everyone, and I highly recommend taking part in making the meal. Everyone can and is joining, and its so much fun. The neighborhood is very different from others. Its kind of poor and very diverse, which I actually love, but if you’re looking for a high class area its probably not the one. As a girl, I suggest not waking around alone late at night. I can keep on writing about how amazing the cocoroom is, but I highly recommend to just go and see for yourself. And one more little thing, the bed is probably the most comfortable one I’ve slept in😁

Nothing not to like.

This is quite a unique hostel, as it seems to offer many more activities. It functions as a meeting places, has a cafe, a shop and is filled with various art pieces made by locals or those who passed by. There is also a shared breakfast and dinner one can attend for 1100 yen. Which is quite unique as it is homemade with the help of those in the hostel. Other than that the facilities, bedding and such are all in order.

Please note that you have to pay 100 yen to rent a towel. There are several locked doors in the building, which you open using a keycard. Getting to your sleeping area for example involves opening three locked doors. This is due to the second nature of the hostel acting as a store and more. Please also note that the hostel is located in a somewhat more seedy area. The red light district is for example a stone throw away and many of the bars nearby have female barkers at night. This on the other hand also is a unique experience compared to the rest of Osaka.

Really nice social athmosphere and staff. Room for communication and morning exercises to get together and start tje day of nicely. Lot of space downstairs in the community area. Second hand shop in the entrance. Got an award for the categorie "arts and homelessness". They host art events.

Room was a bit too tiny to organize all of our luggage. The surrounding area is known for poverty and homelessness which can be scary even though nothing bad happens. I did not mind much. The interior was very maximalistic which can be a bit overwhelming.

What a great place to have found. The atmosphere here was lovely, creative and interesting with really friendly staff and guests too. It felt like a calm oasis in the middle of a busy hectic city off a quite potentially noisy area. Having the outside space was really a bonus and the view from the roof top really great to see. The guest house was extremely clean and being a European though the bed was harder than I am used too it was softer than in other Japanese homes I've stayed in. The bedding was clean and fresh always. The showers, sinks and toilets kept immaculate too.

I don't really know where to start with this place. It the most unique and wonderful place I've ever stayed. So social, fun, incredibly friendly staff, delicious home cooked meals every day (highly recommend joining in with these). They even let me spend a day painting the fridge!

Be aware its located in a pretty seedy area. Perhaps the only time in Japan I didn't feel 100% comfortable wandering around alone. I didn't feel unsafe though, just make sure you're mindful and respectful of the local residents and its totally fine (it actually ended up being really eye opening). On the plus side its super cheap!

The interior is very welcoming with a vintage vibe, it sort of feels as if you were welcomed in an old japanese family home. The dorms are quite spacious and the washing area is well furnished. The staff was very nice and always available to answer questions.

The only thing I have to say is that it would get a bit cold at night, it felt like cold air was slipping in from beneath the windows. I had a good blanket though so I didn’t really feel it during the night but it was hard to get out of bed haha.

My Cocoroom experience was so much fun! The staff were very welcoming and I met so many creative and interesting people. Fuyu, Shoyu, Gen, Kanayo and the rest of the team really made my stay worthwhile. There was music, there was bbq, there was art everywhere and lots more. If you're looking for something that's unique and away from the usual then come and check out cocoroom, you won't regret it. And make sure you check out their story and see how much great work they're doing for their local community. Cocoroom is an inspiration!

The hostel has a great vibe and is very colourful. Bedrooms are in gender specific dorms and bunk beds have little curtains for privacy. There are individual reading lights and lots of power points by every bed. Shared/communal areas include a work station, a meeting room/lounge, an eclectic and highly decorative garden, as well as a rooftop space. The hostel feels very secure - all doors lock and guests are provided with lockers for valuables. Basic cooking facilities are available, showers and bathrooms are very clean. There are community classes/activities in the evening (such as music) and also morning exercise outdoors. The location is good - around 10 minutes from the subway, with convenience stores and many noodles places close by. The hostel is walking distance from Osaka Zoo and from Dotonbor (famous foodie street).

Nothing, this is a lovely little hostel. Excellent value for money!