Published date: April 5, 2025
Enjoyable for Locals Too: The Charm of OMO7 Osaka City Center Hotel!
Room Type Stayed
King room
1 ~ 2 guest(s)
300 ~
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Experience of the stay
I stayed in a king room, and OMO7 Osaka is a hotel that feels like a secret base unique to OMO, situated in the city center.
Despite being compact, the cleverly arranged layout is efficient and practical. One wall features the "OSAKA Board," showcasing tourist spots illustrated in a cute style, making you want to discuss where to go next.
Fortunately, the Christmas market was being held at Tenshiba at that time, so I walked there. The atmosphere of the city hasn’t changed from the past, but stepping inside is pure OMO.
With an increasing number of hotels adopting an all-inclusive style, it was my first time trying delicious takoyaki from a street vendor. The hot takoyaki made by the craftsmen at Aiduya tasted exquisite with their flavorful broth.
The ambiance in the lobby late into the night, with people chatting in the night breeze, complemented by the occasional BGM from the loop line. For a local, that juxtaposition is simply charming.
The "Yuyado" bathhouse is paid, but the spacious bath has a high ceiling, allowing you to enjoy an open-air bath feeling while soaking. It's convenient as you don't need to bring towels from your room, and they also serve 551 ice cream after bathing (the ice cream isn’t sold in winter at 551, making it a rare treat).
I went in both at night and the following morning, and since you can enter multiple times during your stay, that was a delight.
Breakfast is buffet-style in OMO Dining. I arrived at 7 AM right after taking a morning bath and surprisingly, I was the first one there. The dishes were beautifully arranged, and I appreciated being able to enjoy local side dishes and fish from Kizu Market. The live buffet's seafood bowl and Odamaki (something like chawan mushi) were incredibly delicious, and I felt so happy starting my day with those.
It was a local overnight stay, but it felt like a trip because I could enjoy various activities in the hotel. I would like to come back when I want a change of pace.
Experiences during the trip
Since I live nearby, my travel on this day turned into a trip from home to the hotel and back. Here are my recommended ways to enjoy the surrounding area.
Tennoji Zoo
There is a recently renovated penguin area. You can see the cute penguins up close either from below or above the tank. Unlike other zoos where large animals like lions, elephants, and giraffes are kept in tight enclosures, here they have plenty of space to roam majestically, and it’s truly impressive. Occasionally, Night Zoo events and other activities are held, so be sure to check them out.
Abeno Harukas Observation Deck
From Tennoji, you can get a panoramic view of Osaka city. While visiting at night is preferable, it’s also enjoyable to go up in the morning. Of course, you can see OMO7 from up there, and the Tsutenkaku tower looks delightfully tiny, like a miniature toy.
MIO Plaza
On the M2 floor, there is an area called "Ekimae Stand," where you can enjoy day drinking at various shops. For example, "Tasty Bistro Sashisu" offers French-based cuisine, and "New Tsurumatsu" is popular for its fresh seafood dishes. On the 4th floor, there’s also a pub called "Sakaba Teppou," featuring a wide variety of dishes such as sashimi, sushi, tempura, fugu, game meat, oden, and yakitori. Find a place that suits your mood for daytime drinking.
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