Recently, Osaka is overflowing with foreign tourists, making it difficult to easily book a favorite accommodation as before. This time, I made arrangements last year, but my usual hotel was fully booked so I reserved this place for the first time. However, due to the current corona situation, cancellations at the accommodation seem to be increasing, so I thought maybe my usual hotel might be available? But in times like this, I decided to stay at this place where we have the opportunity. It's a business hotel, so I didn't expect much from the room. It's small but clean, and the Wi-Fi worked well, so it was sufficient. The transportation access is good. Namba and Nihonbashi stations are both easily accessible, and there are plenty of shops around to explore. It's also close to the popular Kuromon Market for sightseeing. Breakfast was included. I chose the Japanese set meal in advance. The miso soup with nameko mushrooms was delicious. Grilled fish, seasoned seaweed, raw egg, a simple breakfast like this while out and about is comforting. The customer service at the front desk was also pleasant. Thank you for a great stay.

We stayed at this hotel in Osaka, located at 1-20 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture on the second day of our Kansai trip. We also stayed here last year. Breakfast is available from 7 am, and guests are asked whether they prefer Japanese or Western breakfast when checking in. The hotel is conveniently located in the bustling Namba district, close to Yoshimoto NGK and the hidden drinking spots of Namba. There is also a FamilyMart next to the hotel, making it very convenient. The Japanese breakfast at this hotel is particularly good. We will definitely stay here again next year.

This is my second stay at this hotel. The room rate is usually around 5000 yen, but it includes breakfast which is very convenient. The breakfast consists of a choice between a small Japanese or Western set meal. You can help yourself to rice and miso soup. The Japanese set meal includes today's fish, small side dishes, pickles, egg, seaweed, rice, and miso soup. The rice is glossy and slightly firm. The miso soup is made with fried tofu and seaweed. There are also dried daikon radish, grilled fish collar, and pickled radish as side dishes. The fact that the portions are just right is great for a morning after drinking. For this price, the quality of the food is truly worth it. Although the hotel is a bit old, it is directly connected to a convenience store, close to Namba Station, and a 5-minute walk to the bus stop for the airport, making it a high cost-performance hotel.

The hotel is located at 1-20 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. I booked a tour through a travel agency and although I didn't specifically request to stay in Namba, I wanted to enjoy some food and drinks in the area, and it turns out my accommodation is in Namba this time. The business hotel has a retro vibe that blends well with the surroundings. The room is basic but comfortable, with the added bonus of Wi-Fi. There is a free refrigerator in the room where you can store beverages bought outside. The only thing missing was a hairdryer. The hotel is a bit old-fashioned, but according to previous reviews, the breakfast is delicious, with a choice of Japanese or Western style. I opted for the Japanese breakfast with rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and more. The second day, I tried the Western breakfast with toast, salad, boiled egg, and coffee or tea. The breakfast was satisfying and included in the accommodation fee. After enjoying a hearty meal, I decided to help out with disaster relief volunteering in Ibaraki due to the good weather.

I made a reservation through a major travel website. Since check-in was only available after 9:00, I wandered around and killed time until then. I chose between Japanese and Western breakfast options and received a meal ticket. When I received the key and opened the room, I was surprised to find a room for three people. The hotel is old but has been renovated to some extent, and both Wi-Fi and wired LAN are available. However, the room was spacious, so the air conditioning was not very effective, and I ended up leaving it on all night. For breakfast, I went to the dining room on the first floor. After handing in my meal ticket and securing a seat, they brought side dishes to me. Miso soup and rice were self-service and unlimited. The set included raw egg, grilled mackerel, seaweed, konjac and mushroom with sesame dressing, roasted green tea, and pickled daikon radish. It was a bit disappointing that the side dishes were not warm. You could have refills of tea, but coffee and black tea were charged for Japanese breakfast, while they seemed to be included in the Western breakfast. The staff cleared the trays for us.

I will refrain from rating as this is a service for guests. The accommodation in Namba is located across from the Ajien Building, making it a great location for bar hopping in Namba. I checked out early in the morning, and it's amazing that check-out is until 12:00 pm. If you don't have plans for the next day, you could even drink until dawn. Initially, I was planning on staying without meals and having breakfast at a nearby cafe, but this time I opted for a breakfast-included plan as I wanted to leave early in the morning. You can choose between Japanese or Western breakfast, not buffet style. I chose the Japanese set meal this time. Breakfast starts at 7:00 am and is served in the restaurant on the 1st floor. You receive a breakfast ticket at check-in and wait at your table for your meal to be brought to you on a tray, with rice and miso soup self-served. You can have seconds, which is great. The meal consisted of grilled fish (Pacific saury), seaweed, raw egg, simmered dish, pickles, rice, and miso soup. I had the raw egg over rice, but they can cook it for you if you prefer. I didn't have seconds of rice, but the miso soup was surprisingly delicious, so I had a little more. There are various room types and plans available, so I'm not sure about the difference in cost between staying without meals and with meals, but even with meals included, I think the meal content is satisfying. A buffet might lead to overeating, so this amount of food might be just right the day after drinking. Thank you for the meal. After this, I moved to Ebisucho. On this day, I didn't use the Seishun 18 ticket and only used private railways for transportation. I wanted to ride the Hankai Tramway. Initially, it has its own track, but part of the route is shared with cars. Some sections of the Enoden line are also shared with the road, but having experience with the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, it felt a bit strange. Also, the Nagasaki tram route is short, so riding for such a long distance was a new experience for me.

It is located a little off the main shopping street. It takes about 20 seconds to walk to Fukutaro. When I stayed at the hotel on a tour, breakfast was available for an additional 600 yen compared to not having breakfast. The breakfast fee is 600 yen. You can choose between Western (bread) and Japanese (fish) breakfast options. You will receive a ticket for either option at the front desk. For the Japanese breakfast, you serve yourself rice. While I did not have seconds because I eat takoyaki for my second breakfast, some people helped themselves to more food. The Western breakfast comes with orange juice, while the Japanese breakfast comes with tea. You can order coffee or other drinks for an additional charge. The breakfast was similar to the morning set at a beef bowl restaurant, but enjoying a leisurely breakfast at the hotel while reading the newspaper was fantastic!

Located a 3-minute walk from Exit 5 of Nipponbashi Station on the Osaka Metro, this restaurant is on the left corner after crossing the second traffic light when you exit. The breakfast venue on the first floor has table seating. I ordered a Japanese breakfast, which was served in less than a minute. Rice and miso soup are self-service. The meal includes grilled fish, small dishes, eggs, seaweed, and pickles. The rice was surprisingly good, and the miso soup had a homemade taste and was also decent. The price difference between having breakfast included and not having it is only 100 yen including tax, making it a good deal even if you just have rice, miso soup, and eggs. You can also choose a Western-style breakfast. (At check-in)

The set breakfast at the inn was free, so I had no hesitation in enjoying it. The inn serves breakfast from 6 am to around 10 am, which is quite generous. The fish was small but tender enough to eat the bones. Despite staying at a budget inn, the complimentary breakfast was a classic morning taste. I had tamago kake gohan (rice with raw egg) wrapped in seaweed, but I noticed that some people prefer to sprinkle soy sauce on seaweed before eating.Visited for breakfast on April 5, 2014. Delicious!