Nothing, everything was amazing.

This is amazing hostel. Highly recommend it. Ken (owner) is amazing. He built this place by himself and you can tell he really cares about the place. There is Family Mart 2 blocks away, lot of Vietnamese and other ethnic foods restaurants nearby. Ken also has guides, highly recommended you use it. One of the best hostel i ever stayed in.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was fine. I’d stay again.

Cozy hostel. Very clean, Ken is a very nice guy. My bed was comfy and the room very nice. Everything was clean.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect.

I loved the interior design of the hostel. It was quiet, the bed was comfy and the WiFi was excellent so that I was able to do some work on my PC. The owner is super kind and he let me use the common area and shower before check-in time as I arrived early to Osaka by night bus.

Stayed in October 2024

It wasn't available my second night so I had to check out! Certainly my fault for not planning ahead as this place is outstanding

Everything was great. Common room was spacious but social. Kitchen was big. Enough showers, sinks, toilets. Beds were clean, comfortable

Stayed in October 2024

There were not many things that I did not like, it was a really great experience! The one thing is that even though the hostel is close to one Namba station entrance, it only has stairs. So, if you are coming with luggage, be prepared to walk a little farther for an elevator/escalator.

I didn't end up eating breakfast at the hostel, but there were a lot of cafes around us that I could have gone to. The area was really good in this aspect!

Stayed in October 2024

Everything super clean,Nice design

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

Very detail of this hostel is excellent, and it can be one of the cleanest hostels that I've stayed! Host Ken was super nice and helpful. There are plenty of Muji amenities available. Location can be a little far from CBD but the train station is within 7mins walk.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing at all

This was my favorite hostel in Japan!! So clean and cozy and Ken the owner is fantastic!! So helpful and friendly!

Stayed in September 2024

It is already an extra amenity to have towels in a hostel. And this is just my preference. It would be great to add a few drops of fabric softener to the towels so they could be less abrasive on the skin.

Ken-san was very flexible and accommodating. I took the night bus from Tokyo and had a 10am appointment the day I arrive in Osaka. I wanted a proper bath before this, and a place to leave my luggage. I couldn't check in yet, but he considered my situation and permitted me to use the common facilities. I could've booked a 3-star hotel or an apartment advertised affordably, but I'm glad I chose this place. The room was also spacious, and the futon comfortable for a good sleep. I especially love the "Cow Road" yakiniku place, nearby, an unassuming shop manned by a couple. The wagyu was soooo good for the price. There were also two train stations nearby (7 minute and 15 minute walk). He also had all the extra amenities that even business hotels won't have, like hair straightener, band-aid (for walking a lot), Muji face and bath products, etc. I also liked the small details of the place interiors like the Chinoiserie design sink, the industrial feels coffee cup wall, etc.

Stayed in August 2024

Best hostel I've stayed in Japan, felt like being at home, super clean and charming, very nice and authentic neighborhood. I recommend this place 💯

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing really, location is not 'ideal' but it is great it is do-able with a train station nearby.

The Hospitality and the hangout place.

Stayed in August 2024

Lovely place and host ! It's a bit far from the center, but the area is really calm.

Stayed in June 2024

Quirky, comfortable hostel located in a quiet suburb of Osaka. It has good subway and train access to all the main attractions - I was able to get to Dontonbori, USJ, Nara, Mt Kongo without any hassles. The owner, Ken, is a friendly and welcoming host. He also has some great recommendations for local restaurants, there are quite a few hidden gems in the area! I would stay here again for sure.

Stayed in June 2024

The second staircase needs full concentration and two free hands... just take the other one.

Very nice room, I was alone, but two people would also have been fine. The futons were very comfortable and the beanbag was a nice touch. Cute lounge with well equipped kitchen and the best tea/coffee amenities I have ever seen in a hostel. I would definitely book there again.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing at all!

One of my favourite hostels I’ve ever stayed in. Ken the owner is super nice and has made the place extremely comfortable for guests. Free laundry, free towels, free bottle of water each day and many other luxuries are available. Everything is clean and the rooms, kitchen and lounge are all great. Located in a peaceful neighbourhood but still has all the conveniences of shops and restaurants and is easily accessible by train to and from anywhere you want to go.

Stayed in April 2024

It was a great place to make memories!

Stayed in April 2024

It's a bit far away from the first metro station. But there's a JR line nearby, I may just have been too intimidated to use it and not help myself actually 😆

I had a super good time at Caranashi hostel. Very comfy and Ken the owner was super cool 😎 I would definitely come back if I pass by Osaka

Stayed in April 2024

Extremely cosy, quaint location, and friendly staff. Many free amenities including tea/coffee and a huge range of toiletries. Beds very comfortable and clean. Great experience here!

Stayed in March 2024

No this is a super nice place or a home that I will come visit again whenever I come Osaka^^!!

The host here is super nice and outgoing!! He shared lots of his travel experience and guided me where to go, to have some delicious meal even I got no rigid planning hahaha~ I love the plant and flowers here too! It was so relaxing to stay around in caranashi and imazato:D!!

Stayed in March 2024

Beautiful traditional hostel, clean and welcoming place, but most of all, really great staff, domo arigato gozaimashta Ken and Tomo 🙏🙏

Stayed in February 2024

Cozy small hostel a little outside Osaka City center. Super friendly staff. Great facilities!

Stayed in November 2023

The location was great, in a more quit neighbourhood away from the centre of Osaka. It took me 5 minutes to the nearest train station from where you could get to all the sightseeing in Osaka. The hostel is very cozy and has around 5 guestrooms. This makes it very easy to get in contact with other guests and staff in the common room. The staff is amazing and also organizes sometimes things in the evening, like dinner or trying sake.

Stayed in November 2023

The location is a bit far away from the center, so only recommend who wants a more quiet experience.

The staff is friendly and takes care of the plants very well. They made the place homely and provide things travelers can easily forget to bring, such as hairpin etc.

Stayed in September 2023

Well, it didn't affect my overall stay but for two nights out of four, I could hear my room neighbor snoring loudly as between the rooms is a traditional Japanese sliding paper wall (fusuma).

Very friendly host with some broken English, but we could still understand each other thanks to body language and translating app ;-) The Japanese style room matched the pictures. The lounge as well as the kitchen have been lovingly furnished which I didn't use them much. Daily one free water bottle is a plus. You can even buy beer from the mini bar and there are some ramen to buy. The location is also great. Not in a crowded touristy area, but still you can access to major stations (Tsuruhashi, Namba) quickly from Imazato. Bear in mind to take the Kintetsu line to the Imazato train station, not metro. There are some 24h convenience stores in the area to grab some food/drink anytime, and also a bakery if you want to eat breakfast there. If you travel in the summer, consider to regularly turn on the air conditioner as sometimes the high room temperature can be unbearable.

Stayed in July 2023