Stark House Osaka Higashimikuni – studio interior with designer lighting

Now Open · Osaka · Built 2026

Stark House
Osaka Higashimikuni

Two private 30㎡ apartments in a residential neighborhood, a short walk from Higashimikuni Station and one subway stop from Shin-Osaka. A kitchen, washer and bathtub in each apartment make it easy to settle in for several nights and explore Osaka and beyond.

1-32-1 Higashimikuni, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka 532-0002, Japan ↗ Map

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30㎡Private apartment

1Stop to Shin-Osaka

3 minWalk to Midosuji Line

30㎡ apartments

3-min walk to Midosuji Line

Shin-Osaka Station (新大阪駅) · Shinkansen · 1 stop away

Washer · Kitchen · Bathtub

Room 101 · 3 guests max / Room 103 · 4 guests max

Built 2026 · Now Open

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Two rooms, one building

101 · Dark & calm

30.43㎡ · Up to 3 guests. Two share the double bed; one uses Japanese-style floor futon bedding.

103 · Warm & light

30.50㎡ · Warm finishes. Two double beds; the second sleeping area has a closable wooden partition.

Both are private apartments with a kitchen, washer and bathtub. Room 101 sleeps up to 3; Room 103 sleeps up to 4. Their sleeping arrangements differ. Compare the setup below before booking.

Room 101 · Sleeping arrangements

Up to 3 guests: two share the double bed and one uses Japanese-style futon bedding laid directly on the floor. The futon takes up floor space when laid out.

Room 101 LDK studio overview with navy blue bed and designer lighting

Room 101 dining area with Sharp TV and air conditioning

Room 101 bathroom with bathtub

Room 101 kitchen with IH hob and appliance shelf

Room 101 BALMUDA kettle and rice cooker

Room 101 wide angle showing bed and dining zone

Room 101 double bed with Japanese-style futon bedding laid directly on the floor in front of it

Room 101 BALMUDA microwave oven

Room 101 Salonia hairdryer, straightener and towels

Room 101 drum washing machine

Room 103 · Sleeping arrangements

Two double beds · Up to 4 guests. The second double bed is in a separate sleeping nook that can be closed off with a wooden sliding partition for added privacy. This is a partitioned area, not a fully separate bedroom. For four guests, two share each double bed.

Room 103 main sleeping area, double bed and wall-mounted TV

Room 103 wide view showing two double beds and the closable wooden sliding partition

Room 103 second double bed in an alcove with closable wooden sliding partition

Room 103 full kitchen with sink, induction hob and wood-finish cupboards

Room 103 BALMUDA microwave on kitchen appliance rack

Room 103 BALMUDA rice cooker and electric kettle

Room 103 drum washing machine beside the toilet

Room 103 bathtub and shower with bathroom amenities

Room 103 hairdryer and clean towels

Room 103 dining table and warm decorative lighting

Room 103 double bed and textured pillows

Room 103 cookware, frying pan, knives and chopping board

Room 103 kitchen utensils and cutlery

Room 103 washlet toilet

Room 103 laundry rack and coat hangers

Building & Neighbourhood

Stark Osaka Higashimikuni building exterior from street

Side entrance of Stark Osaka Higashimikuni building

★★★★★

"The best. I'd love to come back again next year." — Very comfortable.

Hiroyuki

11-night solo stay · Sep 2026

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Why a private apartment?

More room, more flexibility near Shin-Osaka (新大阪)

Both private apartments exceed 30㎡, with a kitchen, washer and bathtub. Stay one stop from Shin-Osaka Station (新大阪駅), Osaka’s Shinkansen station, while using a quieter neighborhood as your base.

What matters	Stark House Osaka Higashimikuni	Many business hotels
Space	Over 30㎡ in each room	Room size varies
Meals	Private IH kitchen and cookware	Often no in-room cooking facilities
Laundry	Drum washing machine in each room	Often shared or off-site
Bath	Private bathtub and shower	Varies by property
Regional travel	Higashimikuni (東三国駅) 3-minute walk; Shin-Osaka (新大阪駅 - Osaka’s Shinkansen station) one stop	Depends on location
Entertainment	YouTube / Netflix on Smart TV (use your own account)	TV and streaming features vary by property
Neighborhood	Residential Higashimikuni (東三国), with everyday shops and a calmer setting away from the main nightlife districts	Location and atmosphere vary
Everyday spending	Local supermarkets and casual meals offer alternatives to tourist-area spending	Depends on the hotel neighborhood
Longer stays	30㎡+ apartment, private kitchen and washer support a multi-day Kansai base	Kitchen and laundry access vary

Hotel facilities, neighborhoods, noise and prices vary. Compare specific listings, stores and your travel dates before booking.

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How to get here

Arriving at Stark House Osaka Higashimikuni

Choose your route, then check live directions before departure.

Shin-Osaka Station (新大阪駅) · Osaka’s Shinkansen station · one stop + 3-minute walk

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From Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen)

Midosuji Line → Higashimikuni (no transfer), 3 min walk One stop + 3-min walk (excluding station access and waiting)

Kansai International Airport (関西国際空港) · check train connections

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From Kansai Int'l Airport (KIX)

JR Haruka or Kansai-Airport Rapid → Tennoji → transfer to Midosuji Line → Higashimikuni, walk 3 min Total ~65 min

Osaka International Airport (伊丹空港) · check connections

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From Osaka Int'l Airport (Itami)

Limousine bus or Osaka Monorail to Hankyu / Osaka Metro connections into central Osaka, then Midosuji Line → Higashimikuni, walk 3 min Total ~45–60 min

Getting around from here

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From Shinsaibashi — Midosuji Line to Higashimikuni → walk to the apartment ~20 min

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From Namba — Midosuji Line to Higashimikuni → walk to the apartment ~22 min

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From Kyoto — Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka → Midosuji Line to Higashimikuni → walk to the apartment ~36 min

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Two rooms — one building

Room 101 (30.43㎡) has a dark, moody interior with navy tones. Room 103 (30.50㎡) is warm and light. Both are fully private apartments with self check-in via keybox. Room 101 sleeps up to 3 with a double bed and floor futon bedding; Room 103 sleeps up to 4 in two double beds.

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Room 101 — Dark · 30.43㎡

Up to 3 guests: two share the double bed and one uses Japanese-style futon bedding laid directly on the floor. The futon takes up floor space when laid out.

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Room 103 — Warm · 30.50㎡

Two double beds · Up to 4 guests. For a four-person stay, two guests share each double bed. Choose this room if everyone in your group prefers sleeping in a bed. The second bed area can be closed with a wooden sliding partition (not a separate bedroom).

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Location

Central Osaka, well-connected

Higashimikuni is a residential neighbourhood in Yodogawa Ward. Walk to the Midosuji Line in about 2 minutes for direct trains to Umeda, Shinsaibashi and Namba. Shin-Osaka is one subway stop away; from there, connect to the Shinkansen and JR services for trips beyond Osaka. Check the route for each destination before you travel.

〒532-0002 1-32-1 Higashimikuni, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, Japan ↗

One-way Google Maps route examples from Stark House, checked 27 September 2026 (JST). Train times vary by departure and transfers; driving times vary with traffic. The Mount Yoshino time reaches Yoshino Station only. Check the live route before leaving.

Osaka city & airports

Useful routes first. Times are Google Maps examples checked on 27 September 2026 (JST); open each route for current service and traffic.

Higashimikuni StationWalk 2 min

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Shin-Osaka StationTrain ~5 minTaxi ~3 min

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Osaka / Umeda StationTrain ~14 minTaxi ~10 min

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Namba StationTrain ~21 minTaxi ~20 min

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DotonboriTrain ~26 minTaxi ~19 min

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Universal Studios JapanTrain ~33 minTaxi ~25 min

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Osaka International Airport (Itami)Public transport ~42 minTaxi ~22 min

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Kansai International Airport (KIX)Train ~1 hr 14 minTaxi ~49 min

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Tennoji StationTrain ~28 minTaxi ~19 min

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ShinsaibashiTrain ~19 minTaxi ~16 min

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Osaka Aquarium KaiyukanTrain ~47 minTaxi ~25 min

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TsutenkakuTrain ~34 minTaxi ~21 min

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Umeda Sky BuildingTrain ~26 minTaxi ~10 min

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ShitennojiTrain ~38 minTaxi ~22 min

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Kuromon MarketTrain ~29 minTaxi ~21 min

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Sumiyoshi TaishaTrain ~43 minTaxi ~28 min

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Abeno HarukasTrain ~30 minTaxi ~20 min

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Osaka CastleTrain ~44 minTaxi ~18 min

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Nearby essentials

Everyday stops a short walk from the apartment. Check the live walking route.

Lawson Higashimikuni Station South ExitConvenience store · ~2 min walk

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Shopping Plaza Shin-Osaka SeisenkanGroceries · ~1 min walk

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Yodogawa Higashimikuni 2 Post OfficePost office · ~3 min walk

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Other regions

For cities, directions start at the station shown below; for landmarks, at the named site.

KobeSannomiya StationTrain ~44 min

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NaraKintetsu-Nara StationTrain ~1 hr 6 min

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KyotoKyoto StationTrain ~36 min

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UjiJR Uji StationTrain ~1 hr 10 min

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Himeji CastleRail directions ↗Train ~1 hr 42 min

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OmihachimanOmihachiman StationTrain ~1 hr 15 min

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Koyasan OkunoinDriving directions ↗Drive ~1 hr 53 min

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Awaji IslandAwaji YumebutaiDrive ~1 hr 13 min

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Hot spring areas

Some onsen areas are remote. Check train, bus and road conditions before departure; consider staying overnight.

Arima OnsenArima Onsen StationTrain ~1 hr 21 min

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Yumura OnsenArayuDrive ~2 hr 36 min

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Ryujin Onsen MotoyuDriving directions ↗Drive ~2 hr 41 min

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Ogoto OnsenOgoto-Onsen StationTrain ~1 hr 9 min

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Dorogawa OnsenOnsen villageDrive ~1 hr 51 min

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Museums & creative days

Times are broad one-way estimates from the apartment. Traffic, transfers and seasonal crowds can extend a trip beyond three hours. Check live directions, opening hours and reservations before departure.

Nakanoshima Museum of Art, OsakaArt on 中之島; pair with 国立国際美術館.Public transport ~30 min

Osaka Museum of HistoryOsaka’s past beside 大阪城.Public transport ~29 min

National Museum of EthnologyWorld cultures in 万博記念公園.Public transport ~45 min

Cup Noodles Museum Osaka IkedaHands-on food history in 池田.Public transport ~43 min

Kyoto Railway MuseumRail history near 京都駅.Public transport ~1 hr

Kyoto International Manga MuseumA manga afternoon in central 京都.Public transport ~53 min

Flowers & seasonal walks

Times are broad one-way estimates from the apartment. Traffic, transfers and seasonal crowds can extend a trip beyond three hours. Check live directions, opening hours and reservations before departure.

Osaka Castle ParkPlum and cherry blossoms in season.Public transport ~31 min

Kema Sakuranomiya ParkRiverside cherry blossom walk.Public transport ~25 min

Expo '70 Commemorative ParkCherry blossoms, flowers and autumn foliage.Public transport ~38 min

Nakanoshima Park Rose GardenRoses in spring and autumn.Public transport ~26 min

Mimurotoji Temple宇治 hydrangeas in early summer.Public transport ~1 hr 39 min

Mount YoshinoA longer seasonal cherry blossom outing; allow extra for local transport and crowds.Public transport ~1 hr 55 min to Yoshino Station; onward travel extra

Culture & historic places

Times are broad one-way estimates from the apartment. Traffic, transfers and seasonal crowds can extend a trip beyond three hours. Check live directions, opening hours and reservations before departure.

National Bunraku Theatre文楽 in 大阪; check the performance calendar.Public transport ~30 min

Taihoan Tea House, UjiTea experience in 宇治; check reservations.Public transport ~1 hr 23 min

Rokkakudo Temple and IkenoboThe birthplace of 池坊 flower arranging in 京都.Public transport ~59 min

Gion, KyotoKimono and old lanes; book experiences separately.Public transport ~1 hr 4 min

Iga-ryu Ninja MuseumA fuller day trip to 伊賀; check local connections.Drive ~1 hr 22 min

Shrines & temples

Times are broad one-way estimates from the apartment. Traffic, transfers and seasonal crowds can extend a trip beyond three hours. Check live directions, opening hours and reservations before departure.

Hozenji TempleAn atmospheric stop near 難波.Public transport ~26 min

Namba Yasaka ShrineThe lion-head shrine in 難波.Public transport ~32 min

Osaka Tenmangu ShrineA central shrine for learning.Public transport ~24 min

Katsuoji TempleDaruma and hillside scenery in 箕面; allow for bus connections.Public transport ~2 hr 4 min

Fushimi Inari TaishaTorii paths in 京都; arrive early.Public transport ~53 min

Kifune ShrineMountain shrine north of 京都; check the final bus.Public transport ~2 hr 22 min

Omiwa ShrineAn excursion to 桜井, 奈良.Public transport ~1 hr 29 min

Parks & family outings

Times are broad one-way estimates from the apartment. Traffic, transfers and seasonal crowds can extend a trip beyond three hours. Check live directions, opening hours and reservations before departure.

Hirakata ParkA family park in 枚方.Public transport ~1 hr 5 min

EXPOCITYShopping and attractions beside 万博記念公園.Public transport ~36 min

Uzumasa Kyoto VillagePeriod sets and activities in 京都.Public transport ~1 hr 18 min

Himeji Central ParkSafari and rides; driving is simpler.Drive ~1 hr 26 min

Adventure WorldA long day in 白浜; reserve time for the return trip.Drive ~2 hr 14 min

Meals to try

A short list of Osaka places to eat, chosen for trips generally within about 40 minutes from the apartment by rail and on foot. This is a planning range, not a guaranteed door-to-door time; check the live route, hours and queues before leaving.

Close by · Shin-Osaka and Umeda

551 Horai · Shin-Osaka StationPork buns to take back after a day out. Buy at the station.Train ~8 min

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Okonomiyaki Kiji · UmedaA compact counter for modan-yaki; expect a queue.Train ~15 min

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Hanshin Ika-yaki · UmedaA quick squid-and-batter snack at Hanshin Umeda Main Store (阪神梅田本店).Train ~15 min

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Hontonpei · SonezakiTonpei-yaki at the counter; check current hours.Train ~18 min

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Pair with an outing · Namba, Dotonbori and Shinsekai

Takoyaki Wanaka · SennichimaeTakoyaki on a Namba outing; eat it fresh.Train ~27 min

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Dotonbori Imai · DotonboriKitsune udon and dashi; pair with a canal walk.Train ~28 min

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Kushikatsu Daruma · ShinsekaiKushikatsu dinner; use Dobutsuen-mae Station on the Midosuji Line.Train ~33 min

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Choose one neighborhood for a meal instead of crossing Osaka for several queues.

Routes open from Stark House to each destination. The ~5-minute Shin-Osaka Station (新大阪駅) and ~33-minute USJ examples reflect fast Google Maps itineraries; departure time, waiting, transfers and walking can add time. Other ranges are broad planning estimates. Check live directions and taxi fares before travel.

Journey times are approximate and vary by service, transfer and walking pace. Check current routes, fares and schedules before departure.

What's included

Thoughtfully complete, both rooms

Room 101: 30.43㎡ · Room 103: 30.50㎡

The essentials · Both rooms

Full kitchen

Bathtub + shower

Sleeping setup varies by room

Wi-Fi

Drum washing machine

Smart TV for YouTube / Netflix (use your own account)

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Kitchen & comfort

IH hob, fridge, cookware, dishes and cutlery

BALMUDA kettle, microwave and rice cooker

Air conditioning and Lysin air purifier

Circulator fan

Separate washlet toilet

Towels, shampoo, conditioner and body wash

Other provisions

SALONIA hairdryer and straightener

Room 101: floor futon bedding · Room 103: two double beds

Self check-in via keybox

Panasonic iron, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies

Full-length mirror and bed linens

House rules

Check-in & check-out

Check-in timeFrom 4:00 pm

Check-out timeBy 11:00 am

Minimum stay2 nights

Check-in methodSelf check-in (keybox)

Property rules

SmokingNo smoking indoors

PetsNot permitted

Parties / eventsNot permitted

Quiet hours22:00 – 08:00

Max guestsRoom 101: 3 guests / Room 103: 4 guests

Legal status国家戦略特別区域外国人滞在施設経営事業認定施設

Facility NameStark House Osaka

Facility No.90013193

Guest reviews

What guests are saying

Guest feedback from Airbnb and Booking.com. Translations are provided for convenience.

★★★★★

"Truly wonderful."

宣豪

Aug 2026

Airbnb

★★★★★

"The best. I'd love to come back again next year." — Very comfortable.

Hiroyuki

11-night solo stay · Sep 2026

Booking.com