Published date: March 24, 2025
The Daily Magic of Staying at Hoshino Group: A 24-Hour Slow Trip in Osaka's Shinsekai
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Experience of the stay
When you first step into Osaka's Shinsekai, you might think it's just an old-fashioned tourist spot, but if you're willing to slow down, you'll find a different 'new world' here.
This time, I stayed at the Hoshino Group's 【OMO7 Osaka】, which is not just a place to stay but a door that brings travelers into the daily life of the area. From the moment you step into the hotel, the rhythm of the whole area seems to quietly change, making you not just pass through the city but breathe with it.
As an introductory experience of the Hoshino series, it's undeniably a hotel that pays attention to surprising details. From the uniquely styled room numbers, comfortable tatami floors, impeccable interior design, to the impressive large public bath (which looks like an art museum with a chimney from the outside!), this hotel makes you look forward to which Hoshino hotel you'll stay at next.
However, there are a few small reminders for this stay: first, the luggage delivery at OMO7 incurs an extra charge, and in terms of price and convenience, it may not compare to third-party services; second, while the dining options provided by the hotel are convenient, they mostly use disposable containers, slightly affecting the overall quality; finally, while activities are abundant, the number of spots is very limited, and the timing is not very flexible, so it's recommended that interested guests confirm the activity information as soon as they check in.
As a choice in this price range, Hoshino OMO7 is still a worthwhile place to visit.
Experiences during the trip
Revisiting Shinsekai this time, staying at OMO7 provided a completely different perspective. The Showa ambiance and the feeling of the common people's life seem to drift out from the street corners, with deep-fried skewers and neon signs mixed to create a city blues unique to Osaka. This area exudes nostalgia and the charm of the Showa era, condensing the long-standing flavor of Osaka like the sauce on deep-fried skewers, creating a somewhat 'tacky yet irresistible' atmosphere.