An apartment-style hotel for large families & groups of 4–8 people
Q1. What is this travel log about?
This travel log introduces what it’s like staying at MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North, an apartment-style hotel in Osaka that’s designed for bigger groups and multigenerational families, focusing on themed rooms and spaces for spending time together.
Q2. Who is this accommodation best for?
Larger families, friend groups, and multigenerational travelers (such as grandparents, parents, and kids) who want to stay together in one room instead of splitting into multiple smaller rooms.
Q3. What’s the biggest highlight?
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North features unique Osaka Castle–inspired room concepts such as Hime, Waka, Tono, and Ninja, along with many 6‑ and 8‑person rooms, making it especially suitable for bigger groups. This combination of themed design and large room capacity is rare in central Osaka.
Q4. What room options are available for bigger groups?
・Standard Room for 4 guests
・Hime Room for 4 guests
・Waka Room for 4 guests
・Tono Room for 6 guests
・Ninja Room for 6 guests
・Non‑concept Room for 6 guests
・Non‑concept Room for 8 guests
Q5. What should we book for 4, 6, and 8 people?
For 4 people: One Bedroom Apartment
For 6 people: Tono Room, Ninja Room, or a non‑concept 6‑person room.
For 8 people: Non‑concept 8‑person room.
Q6. What in-room features are especially useful for groups?
The apartment-style layout and in-room kitchen, along with a refrigerator and essential kitchen utensils provided in the room, make it practical for longer stays, especially for families.
Q7. Is it convenient for longer stays?
Yes. The apartment-style layout and in‑room kitchen make it practical for longer stays, especially for families.
Q8. Anything in the lobby?
The lobby is spacious and comfortable, with plenty of seating for resting or meeting up. There is a water server available for drinking, and children’s toys can be borrowed. While there is no free coffee, it’s a good shared space for groups to hang out.
Q9. Where is it located?
In Minami Semba, a calm and quiet area of Osaka.
Address: 2-4-18 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081, Japan.
Q10. Nearest station and walking time?
Nagahoribashi Station, North Exit 3, about a 2‑minute walk.
Q11. Check-in / check-out times?
Check-in from 3:00 pm.
Check-out until 11:00 am.
Q12. Quick room guide by group size
4 people: Standard Room, Hime Room, Waka Room
6 people: Tono Room, Ninja Room, Non‑concept 6‑person room
8 people: Non‑concept 8‑person room
Q13. What makes this different from regular business hotels in Osaka?
Unlike typical Japanese business hotels with small rooms, MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North offers much larger rooms, themed designs inspired by Osaka Castle, and a small kitchen in each room, making it possible for guests to enjoy home-style meals together. This makes the stay more engaging and comfortable for families and groups.
Q14. Is this good for families with kids?
Yes. The availability of 4, 6, and 8-person rooms, themed room concepts, and an apartment-style layout make it ideal for families traveling together with children, grandparents, or relatives. Free rental items for babies, such as baby tableware, bed guards, and baby beds, are also available in limited quantities, so advance requests are recommended.
Q15. What area is it in and what’s nearby?
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi North is located in a quiet neighborhood near Nagahoribashi, offering a calmer stay while still being close to central Osaka, Shinsaibashi, and Namba.
Q16. How far is it from Namba or Shinsaibashi?
Shinsaibashi and Namba are within walking distance or a short train ride, making it easy to explore central Osaka while staying in a peaceful area.
Official site
Check availability & book direct:
https://mimaruhotels.com/en/hotel/shinsaibashi-north/