Ken House Osaka

The property was amazing nice and cozy the host a very nice gentleman made my rip 100x better!

Ken Ten ! Pas assez d'étoiles disponibles sur Booking pour évaluer cette maison. Ken est génial. Nous y avons passé de super moment avec mon fils, mémorable. Merci pour tout, les moments de convivialité, les services rendus, la patience ( le colis à la poste ^^ ) les repas et les conversations ♡♡♡♡♡♡ nous reviendrons. Sayan et Alison ♡

An authentic Japanese experience in Takatsuki

Ken’s guesthouse offers a genuinely authentic way to experience life in Takatsuki, beyond the usual tourist destinations. Staying here provides valuable insights into everyday Japanese living, local customs and etiquette, and the opportunity to experience how locals travel around the suburbs. It’s an excellent choice for travellers looking for an affordable stay and a more authentic cultural experience.

Getting around: JR Takatsuki Station is the main transport hub, with convenient connections to Kyoto, Osaka and beyond. From there, you can reach JR Kyoto Station in around 13 minutes, JR Osaka Station in 15 minutes, Universal Studios Japan in approximately 41 minutes (one transfer), and the Osaka Expo site at Yumeshima in around 70 minutes.

One particularly useful tip is the excellent bus service from JR Setsu-Tonda Station, which drops you off very close to Ken’s home. This makes getting to and from the guesthouse much easier. Walking routes vary considerably in steepness depending on which way you go, but using the bus from Setsu-Tonda allows you to enjoy a flat walk to the house.

Shopping, cafés and restaurants: Takatsuki is a great place for department store shopping, while nearby Takatsuki-shi Station is the real social hub, with an excellent selection of cafés and restaurants. The two stations are close to each other, making it easy to enjoy both areas. There are also shops and restaurants within a comfortable 10–15-minute walk of the guesthouse, so you have plenty of options without needing to travel far.

The guesthouse is an affordable base for exploring the wider Kansai region, while also offering the chance to experience a more local side of Japan.

My stay was a little different from that of many travellers, as I had family living nearby, so we mainly used the guesthouse as a place to sleep. Nevertheless, Ken was exceptionally helpful, particularly with rides to and from the station and hospital.

Le contact avec l'habitant. 🥰
Il nous emmener tout les jours à la gare et même trois soirs dans des restaurants .
Ce monsieur est dans la bienveillance.
Maison très bien équipée.

Really nice beds and toilet and massage chairs in a nice area. Ken was the best host- very helpful with lifts and very funny and a good host.

初めて利用させて頂きました、仕事の為に利用させて頂きました。大変良くして頂き、感謝しております。又、機会があれば是非とも
利用させて頂きます。ありがとうございました。

ホストの方には、とても配慮の行き届いた対応をしていただき、快適に過ごせました。
窓からの風景に癒され、ベッドも心地よかったです！

Even though it was quite far, I really loved the ambiance and the peaceful atmosphere when I arrived at the property. It truly felt like a home away from home. The owner felt like a father figure—he made a genuine effort to talk with me, and I truly enjoyed our conversations.

近くに夜間診療（内科）美味しいご飯屋さん、スーパーもあり天然温泉も近い！オーナーさんも優しくて楽しい方でした(⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠)
ベランダから見る夜景もめっちゃ綺麗です。

La convivialité et les attentions de ken le propriétaire

The neighborhood was peaceful and quiet, and
the home was clean and comfortable place to rest after a long day. The futon was so warm and cozy, I slept and rested very well. The home has all the facilities you need. Also it was equally between Kyoto and Osaka so I could spend time in both places visiting. Ken is kind enough to provide a pick up and drop off at the closest train station which makes the commute smoother.

The house was great, clean, Very spacious and relaxing, and Ken is very kind. He would drive us to station and it was easy to get to Osaka and Kyoto from there. He is very kind to open his house to guests and has amenities arranged for everyone like slippers, bath towel and soap. the price is great though.

This is a private residence owned and run by Ken. An older guy who runs a very strict and tight ship. He is an awesome guy Follow all his strict rules and you will have a wonderful stay. We slept on futons for the first time and was so comfortable. Challenging if you are less mobile, but quite do able. A beautiful house. Ken ran us to the station each morning, with a lift home each night. There are shops for food a short distance away. Don't be late meeting him. He is very punctual. We tried to always be early. Ps don't forget to leave the key......

Mr Ken who is owner of the house has great hospitality. The room & bedding were so comfortable.