Published date: January 14, 2025
Enjoying Osaka in This Way
Room Type Stayed
STANDARD TRIPLE NON-SMOKING
1 ~ 3 guest(s)
1010 ~
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Experience of the stay
The location is just perfect. We drove, and even though it’s in the same building as the hotel, we parked for 1,000 yen as a hotel guest in a parking lot with 338 spaces, which is unexpected for a station front.
Even using public transport, it’s convenient since the Midosuji Line runs, allowing for direct access to major stations like Shin-Osaka, Umeda, and Namba. It takes only two stations to get to Shin-Osaka Station, making it very cost-effective. There are many dining options nearby, so there’s nothing to worry about.
The amenities are from DHC, which is a nice touch. The unit bath and room are a bit cramped (there were three beds), but they are clean, and the staff are friendly. Overall, we had a very satisfying stay.
Previously, we always chose accommodations to the south of Shin-Osaka Station, but they tend to be a bit pricey, so finding good value to the north was a new realization.
Experiences during the trip
If you have a child who loves trains, you should definitely go! I wanted to show my son, who loves trains, the Torikai Rolling Stock Base. We took the Osaka Monorail one station from Settsu Station to Minamisetsu Station. On the left side, we saw the Shinkansen lined up at the Torikai Rolling Stock Base. Although there were only two cars that day, we were lucky to see a Shinkansen speed by. My son, who also loves freight trains, was very excited to see the freight terminal!
After admiring the rolling stock base from the monorail, we aimed for the Shinkansen Park located to the north of the base. If you are driving, don't worry because the Settsu City Hall parking lot is open. As soon as you leave the parking lot, there’s a sign directing you to Shinkansen Park right in front of you. It takes about a 10-minute walk to the park. There’s a cherry blossom tree-lined path along the river, which is said to be a hidden gem for cherry blossom viewing in spring. The park itself isn’t large, and there are almost no playgrounds, but it’s a nice walking course while watching the freight trains.
When I went to Osaka, I used to only play in the Namba or Umeda area, but I thought this way of enjoying Osaka was nice too. Unfortunately, the Cup Noodle Museum and Mister Donut Museum were closed as it was the end of the year. I would love to visit next time.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!