70%Lodge Tyojirou

Nice stay there. I love the cute hello kitty heat carpet. Will come back next time!

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by yoursbell9645 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

3

Very clean, helpful staff. Bit further from the airport than expected, cost me about 5000 yen in a taxi from Kansai but relatively close to the much cheaper train.

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by harriet-palfreyman4968 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

NOT 200M away from the train, I got ripped off, Owners don't speak a lick of English (were really rude to me when my flight was 2 hours late and told me to turn my clocks to Japanese time), Disney sheets, and graffiti on my window. I was lucky to know a little bit of Japanese, but I don't know... more NOT 200M away from the train, I got ripped off, Owners don't speak a lick of English (were really rude to me when my flight was 2 hours late and told me to turn my clocks to Japanese time), Disney sheets, and graffiti on my window. I was lucky to know a little bit of Japanese, but I don't know how other foreigners would do here. Youth Hostels are much cleaner and nicer and less than half the price! STAY AWAY. I will not go to this hotel ever again nor would I recommend anyone to go to it!close

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by voraci – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

wery nice place

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by ellenbjerre2941 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

Quite difficult to get to. Not really that convenient for travelling to Kansai airport. We were not able to locate the lodge using the directions on the website. We got very lost and walked a kilometre in the wrong direction. The directions on Hostel World do not provide information on... more Quite difficult to get to. Not really that convenient for travelling to Kansai airport. We were not able to locate the lodge using the directions on the website. We got very lost and walked a kilometre in the wrong direction. The directions on Hostel World do not provide information on getting to the hotel after leaving the station. Could you please update these with the correct information?close

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by andrew349 – posted on Aug 31, 2006

1

The worst thing about the hostel is its location!!! Everything else is ok.

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by gerhard7129 – posted on Aug 13, 2006

4

location is poor if you are staying to visit osaka and surroundings. If you are just staying one night to take the plane at the nearby kansai airport it should be ok. there is a 11 pm curfew (anyway there are no more trains from osaka after 11h30 pm)

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by dibuix – posted on May 27, 2006

2

Great little place to stay! Very nice couple runs the place and they were very accomodating! Neat bonus was that they let you dress up in traditional Japanese clothes and take pictures!

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by agreenph – posted on Apr 28, 2006

1

No hot water in restroom area where the guest was brushing teeth and face cleaning

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by doroth8694 – posted on Apr 2, 2006

1

Unless you are an Osaka resident and your house burned down or you just got stuck with your car outside of the entrance, i cant think of no other reason to check in to that place! first of all this place is not really in Osaka, its in a remote suburb called Izumisano, which the nearest site of... more Unless you are an Osaka resident and your house burned down or you just got stuck with your car outside of the entrance, i cant think of no other reason to check in to that place! first of all this place is not really in Osaka, its in a remote suburb called Izumisano, which the nearest site of interest is the Kansai Airport (and its not an interesting place), you have to take a ride of a minimum of 30 minutes on the train in order to get to the nearest part of the "true" Osaka. plus, this place is more closed down than open, which doesnt really matter since you have no real places outside to go to anyway. AND (most importantly) the 10 percent advanced payment that is collected from you when you order a room online is NOT deducted from the price, which means you also pay the 10 percent payment and the FULL PRICE for the rooms when you check in! JUST DONT GO THERE!!!!close

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by avira1177 – posted on Mar 7, 2006

3

Take the train to anywhere you need to go around osaka. Mall close by for shopping for food and etc. Namba City was fun too! Just takes one train ride to get there. (500￥)

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by Just9894 – posted on Dec 23, 2005

3

As I am new to this type of accomadation my ratings may not reflect accuratley on this establishment.

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by rodney3753 – posted on Jul 20, 2005

1

the place is dirty and you have to pay to watch the tv. it is a good 30-60mins travel from the city centre. also the area it is in is really crap. lastly it is over priced and i got food posioning from the local eatery.

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by Jamesrteso – posted on Jul 20, 2005

1

points to consider when staying at lodge tyojirou 1. owner tried to rip us off for an extra day when we first arrived (cash only transaction). 2. minimal assistance of any kind. 3. reluctance to help (see #2) 4. room for three approximately 6 feet wide by eight feet long. 5. you have to... more points to consider when staying at lodge tyojirou 1. owner tried to rip us off for an extra day when we first arrived (cash only transaction). 2. minimal assistance of any kind. 3. reluctance to help (see #2) 4. room for three approximately 6 feet wide by eight feet long. 5. you have to pay for air conditioning (that does not work) and television. 6. 1 hr. train ride to central osaka. 7. not much in the immediate vicinity. 8. limited hours to check in and a night curfew. also for the showers. 9. laundry does not work. 10. 80 degrees heat and humidity during the day and 79 degrees at night with little to no ventilation in the room. rating (from 1-10) = -2 do yourself a big favor and book your room at family inns fifty in central osaka. same price but with a cheerful and helpful staff that speaks english, modern and clean room, clean linens daily, private bathroom, free tv and air conditioning (that works), comp breakfast, great location, and a generally a wonderful stay.close

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by jhama8767 – posted on Jul 8, 2005

1

this ryokan is not located at OASAKA as mentionned, it is very far from everything: town center and OSAKA city. it takes more than an hour to travel and very diffuicul to get in and access by train. the toilets are dirty and not cleaned very often, the room are very small and uncomfortable, dirty... more this ryokan is not located at OASAKA as mentionned, it is very far from everything: town center and OSAKA city. it takes more than an hour to travel and very diffuicul to get in and access by train. the toilets are dirty and not cleaned very often, the room are very small and uncomfortable, dirty and allergy cases from many guest. very noisy rooms the walls are thin and noisy the room conveniences are not free 100 Yen per hour for TV, or air conditionner, hopefully the showers are free...! we did not enjoyed that awfull place lost in Iharanosato. last but not the least a minshuku should be much smart and convenient rather than this "RYOKAN".close

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by ncher – posted on May 23, 2005

1

The place gave me the creeps... though it was very clean.

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by krappy – posted on Apr 3, 2005

1

We had a wonderful time at Lodge Tyojirou! The staff were lovely and personable. The rooms are cozy and filled with lots of personal touches. It's a lot like staying with your grandparents! We were even dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and given a photo cd of many pictures of us. The only... more We had a wonderful time at Lodge Tyojirou! The staff were lovely and personable. The rooms are cozy and filled with lots of personal touches. It's a lot like staying with your grandparents! We were even dressed in traditional Japanese clothing and given a photo cd of many pictures of us. The only problem we had with the Lodge was the location - it's about a 30 minute train ride from Osaka proper. But the character more than makes up for it if you want a more traditional Japanese stay. Highly recommended.close

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by eapat – posted on Apr 1, 2005

1

The innkeepers that live there are terrific very accomadating and helpful...great people. You'll need a translation book to communicate if you have questions. Quick seven minute walk to train station. Rooms are on the smaller side, but manageable for the price and homelike atmosphere. Homecooked... more The innkeepers that live there are terrific very accomadating and helpful...great people. You'll need a translation book to communicate if you have questions. Quick seven minute walk to train station. Rooms are on the smaller side, but manageable for the price and homelike atmosphere. Homecooked breakfast was great combination of Japanese and Western style. If your staying when it's cold keep in mind it is not fully heated there are electric blankets, heated rug, and floorheat in the rooms...you won't be cold when you sleep. However, if you plan on lounging around durning the day you'll need a sweater.close

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by jgoodi – posted on Mar 17, 2005

2

Lucky to find the place. Map was not descriptive enough. Need better map to place!

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by Bearhug – posted on Mar 9, 2005

1

Not very close to anything other than the airport.

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by gordonmcl – posted on Dec 23, 2004

1

The false advertising of 'Osaka' first of all is misnomer. It is easily a 45 minute ride back into downtown Osaka on the train (which sets you back 580 Yen one way). It is in the BOONIES with next to nothing around it, except for the very busy road which runs right outside your window - add to... more The false advertising of 'Osaka' first of all is misnomer. It is easily a 45 minute ride back into downtown Osaka on the train (which sets you back 580 Yen one way). It is in the BOONIES with next to nothing around it, except for the very busy road which runs right outside your window - add to that the close by rail tracks and the air port not too far away and you can guarantee yourself a good night sleep.close

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by general5353 – posted on Jun 6, 2004

1