“I want to go to Osaka!”
“Well, where shall we stay?”
“I always stay in hotels, but I think I’d like to change it up and stay in Private rental.”
“What do you think about staying in Private rental? Wouldn’t a hotel be better?”
This article explains the advantages and disadvantages of staying at private rental for those who are interested in staying at private accommodations but are having a hard time taking the plunge.
Please read to the end.
3 Advantages of Staying at a Private Residence in Osaka
You can cook your own food in the Kansai area.
Staying at a private rental is aptly described as “staying as if you were living in a house.”
Private rental are generally equipped with a kitchen, so you can cook your own meals even though you are staying in a guesthouse.
Osaka is located in the center of the Kansai region, and markets and supermarkets in Osaka City, as well as locally produced and locally consumed foods from the Kansai region, can be found just a short distance away.
For example, mizu-nasu (eggplant) from Senshu, Matsuzaka beef, Kobe beef, etc….
One of the charms of staying at a private rental is that you can cook using local specialties from the area of production.
Cheaper than hotels
Accommodation fees for private rental are calculated on a per night basis at ¥〇〇 per night.
Dividing the accommodation charge by the maximum number of people to be accommodated will give you the accommodation charge per person, which is often cheaper per person than that of a hotel of similar quality.
Of course, some facilities charge more per person than hotels, but considering the quality of the accommodations, the per-person lodging rate is usually inexpensive.
In addition, some facilities can accommodate large groups of people, which is useful when traveling with families.
Experience life in Osaka
Even in the same Japan, different regions have different customs and lifestyles.
By staying at a private accommodation, you can experience life in Osaka, Japan.
You will be able to feel Osaka’s unique culture such as Osaka dialect, the humanity of Osaka people, and Osaka’s laughter!
Please enjoy Osaka to the fullest by staying at a private accommodation.
Two disadvantages of staying in private accommodations
You have to clean up after yourself.
Basically, private accommodations are not cleaned daily like hotels.
As the saying goes, “stay as if you lived there,” you need to do the daily cleaning yourself.
Of course, there are cases where you can pay for cleaning services, but considering the cost, it is often cheaper to do it yourself.
However, after your stay, the host will do the cleaning.
You have to prepare your own meals
Basically, private rental do not provide daily meals as hotels do.
You will have to prepare your own meals (most of them have a kitchen) or eat out.
There are some accommodations that include breakfast, but it is rare among private accommodations.
Nowadays, meal delivery services are available, so those who do not like to cook their own meals may want to use such services.
summary
Staying at private rental is a common practice in other countries.
In Japan, the number of people staying in private accommodations has increased considerably compared to the past.
The owners of private rental operate in a variety of styles, and they offer interior decorations, equipment, and services that hotels do not have 🎵.
Hotels have the advantages of hotels, but private accommodations have their own advantages.
It seems that private accommodations are popular, but what are they really like? If you are wondering what is really going on, please take this opportunity to try private accommodations.
We hope that your trip will be a memorable and enjoyable one 😊.
