Kamagasaki University of the Arts Cafe Garden Guest House aka Cocoroom

Rich culture and super interesting project.

まずは、アートで貧困問題を解決するという、この宿の運営の理念に賛同しています。スタッフの皆さんがとても暖かく迎え入れてくださり、大変心地よく過ごすことができました。内装がとにかくステキで、どこに行っても（トイレでさえも）、工夫を凝らしたアートに触れ合うことができました。日本人、外国人問わず、大阪に来られる皆様に強く推薦します！

暑さが厳しい時期だったので、廊下などにエアコンが入っていないのが、少々辛かったです。

The location is close to shinsekai, but out of the crowded area, the neighborhood feels much more authentic. The hostel itself is very nice, the staff were very kind and friendly, there was a garden and rooftop and the whole building was decorated warmly and cozy. I would definitely come here again if I ever get the chance

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Best place to stay in Osaka

El personal es súper amable y servicial! Tiene un ambiente muy bonito y de comunidad! Lugar super limpio debo decir!

it's a lovely place with lots of art but unfortunately some of the people working there don't make you feel welcomed.

i was reading in the shared space when someone from the staff just came inside and turned off the lights even though they say me sitting there 😅 that felt strange - i definitely would have turned off the lights when going to bed. this made me feel quite weird ...

ゲストハウスならではの空気感

布団がダニだらけで、顔中・体中刺され一睡も出来なかった

シャワールーム、トイレが綺麗だし、一階の庭が広くてゆっくり出来ました。

ドミトリーのベッドが古いので上に登るのが少し大変でした。

Kamagasaki University of the Arts / Cocoroom was honestly one of the most confusing hostel experiences I’ve had in Japan On one side, super friendly atmosphere,, very open-minded social café for the local neighborhood ,cute little garden in the back where you can actually relax with tea, wifi worked perfectly important when you work online. But then… welcome to karaoke downtown South Osaka chaos! The street outside was LOUD. Like… why is someone singing at 1AM with full emotional damage? The beds were also not exactly giving “deep spiritual sleep....More like “temporary survival mattress.” And the funniest part, the staff were sweet people, but almost nobody spoke English. Which made me wonder.. Why run a guesthouse with international travelers if communication becomes a full Zen puzzle? Still… there was something strangely authentic and human about the place. It didn’t feel commercial. More like stepping into an experimental social art project where nobody fully knows what’s happening including the guests. So my feelings are mixed. Acceptable but definitely memorable!

noisy Karaoke around and the mattress

The atmosphere and the inclusive community

装修的风格很特别，有像绿野仙踪的院子，天气好的时候很美很惬意，住的女生宿舍没有异味床很软软到有包裹感哈哈哈，店长很漂亮见到过一次穿着和服，房间和洗澡间是同楼层很方便早晚洗都不用等，唯一缺点是楼下全是居酒屋，有小姐姐那种，很吵，几乎吵一晚上，但我觉得没什么问题旅游太累了倒下就睡了

希望床品可以更好一点点

設備はもちろん、いろんなイベントで交流できるのが良かった。施設内のアート作品が素晴らしかった。

西成という土地柄、好みは分かれると思います。

로컬 분위기를 느낄수 있고 테라스에서 분위기 있게 맥주 한잔 할 수 있는 점이 좋았습니다

De sfeer, het kunstzinnige en gastvrijheid.

Juste super, spécial !

雨が降っても傘なしで駅に行く事出来る。

シャワーはあるけど浴場が無い

It’s a very arty place with painting everywhere and instruments that you can play. They offer free tasty tea. I needed to change my travel dates, so the very nice staff was able to accommodate my wishes without any extra charges. The location is quite cool: close to Shinsekai area. Showers were clean and nice. The shopping street right in front offers some cool stuff: bought 2 kimonos from a neighborhood store for a fair price.

The room was very warm at night. Plus human smell. There’s an AC available but was turned off at night. No conditioner in the showers.

This is my second stay at Cocoroom. I would describe it as a community center on the main floor with guest rooms above. If you want to meet local people as well as interact with other travelers, the public areas and shared meals are a great experience. The area can look a little rough on the outside, but I never felt unsafe as a single female traveler.

The minor inconveniences of sharing space with a lot of people; hard to find a place to eat if you’re cooking your own meals, using the showers and the bathrooms in the cold hallway… people not taking their laundry out of the washer… the guy next-door to me that snored really loud loudly…

Cocoroom is my home in Osaka and I will keep coming back here. <3

行ってみたら分かります

The friendliest staff in any accommodation I was in. They have their own subculture.

個性豊かなスタッフで、みんな優しく穏やか、そして大変親切にしていただきました。焚き火もできる素敵な庭が気に入りました。

I love the warm friendly helpful vibe of the staff all the colorful decorative creative art and the unique atmosphere ✨️ i really love the affordable absolutely DELICIOUS FRESH communal shared meals! I was given the entire dorm room all to myself (guess I simply got lucky an no one else booked while I was there!?) I was really able to get the deep resting relaxation an sleep I needed 😴 😌 & the late morning old jazzy music on the loud speaker on the street outside my window every morning was extremely special magical and enjoyable 😉 ✨️ 🎶 👌 😊

I didn't appreciate the unnecessary extreme cold temperature in ALL the hallways stairways and bathrooms showers/toilets (even sometimes in the kitchen and communal areas) as well as the room i stayed in was unbearably 🥶 cold UNTIL I found a space heater my self... brought it in my room, turned it on, an left it on for many hours....not until WELL AFTER THAT was my bedroom actually a reasonable temperature 😅

Good value for money over all, staff are great, cool concept for sure.

I had a bit of a hard time with the location, a bit rough I would say. It is pretty cool, nice places to eat and definitely alive. For me as a solo women, was not super at ease.

The guest house is a beautiful space. There is art everywhere and an amazing garden in the back. The staff are kind and welcoming.

Convenience location, Friendly for child.

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Great host, great location, great vibes (love the color and sense of community!)

The room was perfect! I like that blankets were provided as well.

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Ma fille qui est partie seule à beaucoup aimé son séjour.

Je n'ai pas aimé apprendre que le quartier n'est pas n'était pas si secure mais tout s'est très bien passé tout de même et je recommande vraiment cet endroit même pour un enfant mineur qui voyage seul.

スタッフの方々の人柄や他の宿泊者に方々が本当に素敵で一瞬で大好きになりました とても楽しかったです！また泊まりたいです！

All the staff was very warm and inviting and made a genuine effort to include guest. I loved the art and the home-y feel. They made family meals every day and even though I didn't participate I thought the option was very nice.

Only the rooms were heated but no heat anywhere else so you had to walk around with your coat throughout the hostel.

Only question is, what was that i did not like there, and cant think about any. Place is full of wonders, every corner is interesting, wish i could live there and be part of making it. it is a wonderful place. - Home made lunches and dinners every day - it is a definite must. - garden full of wonders - art is everywhere

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廁所跟洗澡的地方是乾淨的

房間的床墊有點舊，洗澡房有6個，但很多時候有3個以上都掛維修牌有點怪。 附近買日常用品的地方比較少

The concept of this hostel is really interesting. You can borrow small booklets about the local area’s history from the staff, and the building itself offers many corners to explore. I wasn’t initially very excited about my trip to Osaka, but this hostel added many memorable highlights to the experience. Super cheap and okay clean laundry nearby (the hostel has one too, but it doesn't really have a dryer, and it was raining when I was there). Budget-friendly supermarket 2 mins away. Subway entrance 5 min walk. This is not a fancy hotel with top-of-the-line facilities, but the common areas, though not new, are carefully maintained. The room was clean, and all the facilities worked smoothly. Please update the picture on the website with the stone’s status after the polishing process is done!

This is both a strength and a drawback. The hostel is located on a historic shopping/nightlife street with many super cool old shops (the graphic design on them is fascinating). Still, it can feel a bit overwhelming for some people/ some times.

とにかく気が楽です。

Great for the price, has it's own character and a possibility to connect with others

전체적인 무드가 너무 좋았어요~ 그리고 또 다른 일본의 가정과 사회에 녹아든거 같은 느낌을 주었고 스텝분들도 너무 좋았습니다! 특히나 라운지에 일본 할머니와 아저씨 분들은 저를 꼭 일본 영화 한장면 안에 있는듯한 기분 마져 들게 했습니다! 그리고 그중 가장 맘에 든건 화장실과 목욕실이 정말로 청결하고 깔끔 했다는 것입니다! 이러한 분위기와 가격의 호스텔에서 볼수 없었던 청결함 이였습니다!

The place itself overall is incredible; many down to earth (or up in the sky) artists, community-centered activities, the possibility to cook and eat together, the rooftop, the garden, the common room and the musical instruments. The moments spent talking, listening to music, cooking, going around the neighbourhood was one of the best part of my trip and made me want to hang around the place instead of visiting Osaka. I would definitely come here again (in fact I am in a few days as I will fly back from Osaka)!

To not be able to bring Cocoroom back with me.

駅近で安く、シャワーのお湯が豊富だった。

シーツの返し方がわからなかた。

Les repas avec l'équipe étaient vraiment un temps fort de mon séjour ! L'équipe est vraiment très accueillante et le lieu est chaleureux. Le jardin est agréable pour profiter de la soirée avec l'équipe et les autre hôtes.

Il y a une très bonne ambiance dans cette guest house. Le lieu était calme et vivant à la fois. La chambre était très confortable. Les espaces communs, les douches, les WC et lavabos étaient propres.

Super hostel. La résidence est très vivante, comme le quartier. Avec beaucoup d'activités possibles. Un joli lieu de partage très confortable et bon niveau rapport qualité prix.

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Super accueil, dans un endroit vraiment original ! L’équipe fera tout pour vous mettre à l’aise, avec possibilité de participer à des activités ou aux repas. Endroit bien placé, proche transports en commun

For lunch and dinner, you can sign up for a shared dinner with traditional home cooked Japanese dishes, very much recommended! It’s part of this hostels spirit of community.

Unfortunately other than that I did not enjoy my stay. There is an unpleasant smell both in the common areas and in the rooms. My room on the second floor went out to the shopping street where people sing karaoke until late at night and the bed was really uncomfortable. Further, the kitchen to be used by guests is not the one you see in the pictures; it’s very small and you can’t really cook, it seems a little dirty, too.

This hostel is a testament to how people from different places and timelines can all connect to one another in a space built for connection. For travellers who are alone, who miss the feeling of home, who love making new friends, this is the perfect place! Every morning, there’s a short morning exercise together with the neighbours, there’s also a communal lunch and dinner you can opt into for a fee. The staff are extremely accommodating and friendly, and you just know they have a heart of gold for their community. For those who simply are looking for a place to stay, this place has everything you need. A clean comfy bed, spotless shower facilities, electrical points, a little pantry, laundry, lockers for your valuables. The location is very central too, with the nearest station five minutes away, and a huge Don Quijote ten minutes away. The only small painpoint if you are in the rooms along the street is that it might be a little noisy at night sometimes, but that’s alright for me :) I sleep better with a little noise. I’ve met so many newfound friends over the past five days… a really unforgettable experience that makes me want to come back to Osaka. ありがとうございます　また！　🥳

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Es un sitio sencillo pero con calides humana, en mi caso escogi la habitacion para una sola peesona la cual era muy bonita y disfrute mucho llegar a dormir despues de largas caminatas. Los baños siempre estaban limpios y los ultimos dias pude convivir unos minutos con las otras personas que se hospedaban, queda en una buena zona desde mi punto de vista y otra cosa buena es que queda cerca a uma estacion de metro.

This is my favourite place to stay in Japan. Always clean, always welcoming, great location, and absolutely immaculate vibes. They're also a force for good in their community, which is awesome.

I wish we could have stayed longer!!

Lovely staff and guests were friendly. I wish I stayed longer!

Cool, artsy vibe, and really affordable for the very central location. I had a solo room and it was very comfortable and peaceful, with a nice thick mattress.

Mosquito bites at night, boo 😔

Staff were very friendly and the place seemed like a great place for the local community. It was centrally located in Osaka with many places within walking distance and as station not far.

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incredibly decorated hostel with every inch covered in art. it’s a unique hostel / café / shop with a lovely garden and cosy common area

Superbe guesthouse très bien située! Chambres et parties communes très propres et confortables, très bon service et accueil; je recommande à 100%

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Le personnel est très sympathique, on a la possibilité de manger avec eux le midi et le soir. L'emplacement est niquel, près de grande ligne de transport et du quartier Shinsekai. Je suis ravie de mon séjour.

L'auberge ce trouve dans une rue passante avec au alentours des bars karaoke, c'est donc régulièrement bruyant.

The location is close to train stations and shops. It is very easy to get to Nara or Hyogo. It is one train away from Nipponbashi station. I booked a private room and it was clean. They accommodated my late check-in and gave instructions for self check-in. The showers were clean, too. It’s a good place with great communication.

民宿主人非常的親切溫柔，所有民宿的工作人員對待客人們很用心及關心所有的旅客，因為是第一次住在西成區，非常的擔心這裡的安全問題，後來發現這裡的安全問題改善許多，讓一開始忐忑不安的心情放輕鬆並且還在這裡持續住宿了8天，下次來大阪旅行時會再次選擇這裡住宿，也期待能和民宿主人和工作人員們，一起聊聊日本和台灣的文化。皆様へ お世話になりました ほどにありがとうございました ､また今度来ましたね🙇🙇🙇

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The staff was extraordinary and very helpful. The gusthouse atmosphere was very friendly and easy to ge new friends and help from the staff. I found a fantastic sento, recommendation for exhibitions and help in naviagtion my visit to the Osaka EXPO.

The staff were lovely

The location is terrible in a seedy corner of Osaka, I have no idea how they rated so highly on booking.com

Décoration est très mignonne, et le lieu est vraiment très bien placé. Le personnel est vraiment aussi très sympathique.

J’ai trouvé ma chambre très bruyante, elle donnait sur la rue et cela m’a empêché de dormir. Et aussi le matelas n’est pas très confortable, mais au vu du prix ça va

親近感のあるスタッフであった わかりやすい場所でした

ごちゃごちゃした装飾に驚きました🤣

Tout s’est bien passé merci pour tout !

Es un lugar muy especial, super recomendado.

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