和空 下寺町 WAQOO Shitaderamachi

9.2
Exceptional
(170 reviews)

2 Chome-5-12 Shitaderamachi, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0076, Japan

+81 6-6775-7020

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Hotel Description

WAQOO Shitaderamachi

WAQOO Shitaderamachi is a charming and cozy hotel located in the heart of Osaka at 2 Chome-5-12 Shitaderamachi, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0076, Japan. Nestled in a bustling area, the hotel is surrounded by vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment options, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy proximity to the famous Shitennoji Temple, renowned for its tranquil Zen gardens and historical significance, as well as the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower. The design of the hotel combines modern comfort with traditional Japanese elements, providing a unique and inviting atmosphere. The spacious rooms are designed with relaxation in mind, featuring cozy Tatami mats that create a calming ambiance. The hotel offers a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with both bathtubs and showers, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay. For those who appreciate Japanese culture, the traditional Tatami features have been especially praised by previous guests. The hotel also serves a delicious breakfast, which has received glowing reviews for its quality. With easy access to public transport, including multiple nearby stations such as Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station, the hotel offers swift connectivity to major landmarks like Osaka Castle, Universal Studios Japan, and the lively entertainment district of Dotonbori. Additionally, guests are never far from the serene Tennoji Park, home to a zoo and peaceful garden spaces. Whether visiting for sightseeing or business, WAQOO Shitaderamachi’s combination of convenience, comfort, and cultural charm makes it an ideal choice. With no pets allowed and a smoke-free policy, the hotel maintains a clean and peaceful environment, perfect for rest and relaxation during your stay.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to Shitennō-ji and Tsūtenkaku

2. Only 8 minutes walk to nearest public transit

3. High guest satisfaction with praised service

4. Traditional Tatami mats praised by guests

5. Delicious breakfast praised by guests

6. Private bathrooms with bathtubs and showers

7. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel

8. Located in a vibrant shopping and dining area

9. Close to top Osaka landmarks like Osaka Castle and Universal Studios

10. Public transportation options within easy reach


8.4 Excellent

Location rating

Top sights

Osaka Castle
11 min
Dotonbori
7 min
Universal Studios Japan
19 min
Shitenno-ji
8 min
Tsūtenkaku
9 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out10:00
Location rating8.4
Nearest airportOsaka International Airport (Itami Airport)
Travel time to airport24 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Sun, Nov 17
Check-out: Mon, Nov 18
    Agoda

    $115

    Dinogo.com

    $115

    ZenHotels.com

    $116

    Vio.com

    $117

    Priceline

    $126

    goseek.com

    $117


Location

2 Chome-5-12 Shitaderamachi, Tennoji Ward, Osaka, 543-0076, Japan

Airports:

Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)

Taxi: 24 min

Transit: 48 min

Kobe Airport

Taxi: 47 min

Transit: 1 hr 25 min

Osaka Kansai International Airport (KIX)

Taxi: 51 min

Transit: 55 min

Transit:

Ebisucho Station

Walking: 8 min

Tsuruhashi Station

Taxi: 13 min

Walking: 38 min

Shitennōji-mae Yūhigaoka Station

Walking: 9 min

Tennōji Station

Taxi: 5 min

Walking: 19 min

Tengachaya Station

Taxi: 13 min

Walking: 41 min


Nearby locations

8.4

Excellent Location

Tennoji Ward

Busy shopping & dining area with a zoo in Tennoji Park & Zen gardens at Shitennoji Temple.

Top Attractions


Amenities and Facilities

Pets

No pets

Services

Front desk

Baggage storage

Elevator

Wake up calls

Housekeeping

Parking & transportation

No parking

Languages spoken

English

Japanese

Mandarin

Accessibility

Not accessible

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Credit cards

Cash

Food & drink

Breakfast

Vending machines

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Bathtub

Shower

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

Rooms

Air conditioning

Refrigerator


Reviews

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9.6

9 reviews

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Joseph Holdsworth

5/5
Very Clean, very welcoming environment. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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René-Pierre Chiasson

3/5
Rooms are simple and cozy. According to their website this is a “shukubo” :"Shukubo" means temple lodging, an accommodation for worshipers visiting temples and shrines.Originally, it was a facility where only priests were allowed to stay, or a cathartic facility for pilgrims.However, in recent years, more and more shukubo have been accepting tourists.But read little prints because everything is about money. It seems like everything you do here cost a lot of money. Don’t loose your card or be careful of the amount of people you select in check in because the price of the rooms vary a lot according to the amount of people are in the room. Also you pay a lot for the hotel to hold your luggage.. see picture below..Everything seems money driven for a temple lodging.The staff were very helpful, but I am not sure I was aligned with the hotel philosophy.

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Vida Yu

5/5
Great place to stay, very clean and great services.

Room 5

Service 5

Location4

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TUI TUI

5/5
The hotel is excellent, traditional in style. Very nice staff, they gave us a free room upgrade. I liked everything except breakfast; a European person has nothing to eat for breakfast.

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Brock McLaughlin

5/5
Such a beautiful hotel. Would stay again.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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100Strong

5/5
My budget for my trip to Japan allowed roughly 100AUD a night for accommodation. For just under that price Waqoo absolutely over delivered. The staff are polite, the building and rooms are gorgeous, and if you’re after somewhere that’s peaceful and Zen, well, it’s a Buddhist hotel and it certainly delivered on that. I would be back here for every Osaka trip

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Vic Tyler

5/5
Out of the roughly 10 hotels on my trip to Japan this time, this hotel I was very excited about in particular. And it did not disappoint!I love the minimalist, light style of the exterior, interior and the food. I was also looking forward very much to the meditation but due to my time here being limited, I can’t make it.If you like to go to Osaka to have fun, Shinsaibashi is super close. The traffic situation sucks a bit, which means that going to namba takes about as long by foot as by train (roughly 30minutes), so I personally just walk every time. Super walkable in general. If you’re in the area and have no tattoos I also really recommend Spa world close to shinsekai.I love the aesthetic and the vibe, staff are very friendly and polite, but in a laid-back, kansai kind of way. The front desk staff were also really nice and chatted to me for a bit and they make you feel like they really care about you which I appreciated a lot as a solo female Traveller.

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Luca Slerca

5/5
Comfortable hotel with a traditional Buddhist vibe. Friendly staff and lots of tourist information about Osaka and Kyoto.

Room 5

Service 5

Location5

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Christian Moretti

5/5
I felt very comfortable. Small, quiet and very clean hotel