Waqoo Shitaderamachi

A very unique, calming and beautiful stay in what can be crazy (but wonderful) Osaka. From the moment you walk through the noren, everything feels calm and relaxing - the design of the space has been very thoughtful and well executed. Even to the point that I normally dislike incense, but the smell when you walk in is lovely (maybe all my friends had nasty incense over the years!). The rooms are really lovely - I'm not quite sure what a traditional Japanese room would like like, but in my Australian mind I like to think it is like this including (what I would define as) the slightly raised futon (not going to claim accuracy for my terminology!!). The room size is also excellent - one of the larger in Japan that I've had - not huge but just that wee bit more. I love the pyjama thing in Japanese hotels - plus they had 'toe socks' the traditional socks with the split after the big toe. And of course, staff were amazing - kind and helpful at every interaction. I would happily stay here again - a beautiful space, and great value for money.

Minami was a gracious and well spoken host during my stay. Each time we met, her demeanor was warm yet extremely professional. The rest of the staff were so very helpful in every aspect of the stay. They were kind enough to fill out all the forms for shipping my luggage to my next hotel in Hiroshima. The room was very well appointed, quiet, and very comfortable. The location is right in the middle of the city, with some excellent dining options but a few minutes walking distance. It was quite far from Shin-Osaka, but the city has an excellent transit system making it extremely easy to get around to various parts of the city. I didn’t expect to enjoy Osaka as much as I did!

This hotel is outstanding! After almost 2 weeks through Japan, our last stay was here and it was just like "the cherry on the cake". The staff very helpful, professional, friendly, respectful! The hotel itself is sooooo beautiful, clean and what we appreciated the most was that it is so traditional and in the same time simple and elegant. If you want to have a taste from the Buddhism culture here you can find it all - special Buddhist breakfast, room design very cosy and calm music of you want to relax. Me and my husband were both really impressed by it and we loved every second spent there. It is also not far from Dotombori region which is very popular. Thank you very much for making our stay amazing!

Excellent location, just 10 min walking from the metro, 3 min to the Tower. We took a room in traditional style: super cozy and comfortable, with all travelers might need. Meditation practice with a monk was something to remember and a "must try", even, if you are not into meditation. Service is amazing! They left me speechless when they gave me a belated birthday gift (I had a birthday 2 days prior to our arrival and didn't inform the hotel). Staff is friendly, attentive, and ready to help. They are thinking out of the box and anticipating your needs.

I had a lovely relaxing stay at Waqoo Shitaderamachi. I was there for 4 nights and was made to feel very welcome. The breakfast was the highlight. I choose to mainly eat plant-based food so it was perfect for me but even if you normally eat meat/diary but are happy to try something new I think you would enjoy the breakfast here. There were around 10/12 beautifully cooked and presented dishes each day and most of those dishes also changed day by day. The bedroom was large by Osaka standards and was quiet and comfortable. I would recommend without hesitation.