HOTEL ICHIEI, Osaka

Hotel Ichiei - A 3.5-star Osaka hotel in Namba with Japanese dining and modern accommodations

Located in the heart of Shinsaibashi, Hotel Ichiei features 22 air-conditioned rooms with Western beds, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms equipped with shower/tub combinations and bidets. The smoke-free property houses Hotaru restaurant, specializing in Japanese cuisine and serving cooked-to-order breakfasts from 7:30 AM. Each room includes a refrigerator, desk, complimentary WiFi, and DVD player, while housekeeping services are provided daily. The multilingual staff operates a 24-hour front desk, offering tour assistance and complimentary newspapers. Ichiei's position places guests 3 minutes from Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium and 6 minutes from Namba Parks on foot. The property stands 0.5 miles from both Amerikamura and Nipponbashi, with Universal Studios Japan 3.5 miles away.

Pros

Direct bus access to Itami Airport

Walking distance to multiple dining options including Kani Doraku Dotombori (0.5 miles) and IPPUDO Nanba (0.5 miles)

Proximity to shopping destinations like Orange Street and Shinsaibashi (both 0.5 miles)

Located near cultural landmarks including Hozenji Temple (0.5 miles) and Tsutenkaku (1.5 miles)

Cons

No pet or service animal accommodations available

Universal Studios Japan requires transportation (3.5 miles distance)