Fujitatami Guesthouse - Hostel

We stayed for a few weeks and would happily return on our next Osaka trip. The owners are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. It’s a short, really lovely walk to the station, with trains into central osaka running pretty much nonstop. The owner speaks English really well, so it was easy to communicate as a foreigner. 10/10, highly recommend :)

It’s a bit of a trek from downtown Osaka, but I’d still love to come back. The house is clean, quiet, and laid-back, with curtains between the tatami mats that give you a little privacy even in the dorm. The owner was lovely and down to earth, and his tips for the Kumano Kodo trail helped me a lot. I had a nice time hanging out with him, his partner, and a friend who dropped by. Really enjoyed my stay!

I stayed almost a week and was glad I did. The place is clean and well organized, and the other guests were friendly. I also joined the fun tatami-making class, which was interesting, and got to take home a little mat I made. The owners were lovely, and the guest house has traditional tatami mats plus a workshop next door. Osaka is a bit of a distance away, but that suited me: I wanted somewhere in a regular neighborhood, outside the city. Transit makes town easy to reach, and it’s a simple ride to KIX airport. A really unique stay!

My first hostel, and Izumi made it such a cozy, clean, sweet place to stay. I ended up extending, of course. There’s a tatami workshop that’s super interesting, free bikes, yummy donuts, and even Mario party in the event space next store. The location is quiet and laid-back. 10/10/10/10, enjoy!!!!!!