Osaka, Japan has the joys and deliciousness of Tokyo, but on a smaller (and more affordable) scale. Do you want your Osaka family vacation accommodation to be outside of the main tourist areas? Do you prefer Airbnb-style rentals to hotel rooms (like we do)? Here are 6 family friendly Osaka vacation rentals to check out.
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Where we stayed in Osaka
Osaka abounds with cool neighborhoods. There are also hotels and more in the main tourist areas, such as Shinsekai and Dotonburi. Neighborhoods can be ideal not only for getting more into the local pace of life, but for finding more spacious places to stay.
Since we were staying in Osaka for a month, we opted for a vacation rental. The 2-story, 900 sq. ft. townhouse Jodie found had an excellent kitchen (including a plugin takoyaki maker), an upstairs tatami room where the kids slept, and easy walkability to shops, the tram, bus stops, Sumiyoshi Temple, Sushiyomi Park, and more.
Personally, we enjoyed being in a more residential area. Since we were staying in Osaka for a month, being in a regular neighborhood helped us feel we could get to know the rhythm of day-to-day life better.
Update: Sadly, the rental we stayed in is no longer listed. We keep the info up as a reference for the possibilities you can find in Osaka.
5 other family friendly Osaka vacation rentals we would consider
Traditional Tatami Style Easy Access DT
Lux4LDK Villa, 2Min Walk to Station, Free Parking
川HOUSE旭 Osaka condo near Tsurumi Bashi Shopping Street
Ocean Tsutenkaku Apartment
Montana Flat Yebisu Apartment in Central Osaka
Other great rentals, hotels, and other accommodation in Osaka
Osaka abounds with incredible accommodation in a range of areas and neighborhoods. Find your perfect stay in family friendly Osaka vacation rentals, hotels, or more, with this map of where to stay in Osaka, Japan:
