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A former-ryokan sharehouse with a Japanese-style garden! |
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The word ‘ryokan’, or traditional Japanese inn, may be associated with old Japan but to the Japanese it represents a sense of unchanging comfort. It brings to mind warm wooden interiors and the sweet scent of tatami mats. The property we will be introducing to you today is a former ryokan transformed into a stylish, modern sharehouse. All rooms are single, private rooms with 2 rooms on the 1st floor and 13 rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor. There is also a spacious rooftop area as well. The area is actually a very public transport-friendly place connecting Kansai. With the start of a joint operation between the Kintetsu and Hanshin railway companies in 2009, it evolved into a large stopover station used by JR, Kintetsu and 3 subway lines. In short, it’s a very convenient location to get to major areas in Kansai without changing trains. Now then, let’s have a look inside the house! |
「Sanadayama House」House Details Page
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 Even the Sadanayama House logo is stylish.  The Japanese-style front entrance is stylish and refined, reminiscent of times past. |
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 Storage baskets are divided up neatly between residents.  Every appliance you could possibly need is at your disposal, including rice cooker, a toaster, a microwave and hot plate, to share with your housemates. |
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 Comfortable chairs are arranged around a large television screen, where everyone can choose their own special seat.  Alter the size of the second living room by opening and closing the doors. |
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 A pure white washstand complete with hairdryer.  The pristine shower room. |
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 The hallway leading to rooms on the 1F. You can see a glimpse of the Japanese garden on the right.  It’s a kind of oasis in the middle of the city. Having a garden in the home keeps residents refreshed every day. |
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 Room 110 is furnished with this stylish table and chair.  The window in Room 110 adds a little bit of luxury to one’s life by exiting out into the garden. |
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 A tatami room calms the Japanese person’s mind and spirit just by looking at it. This is definitely one sharehouse you’ll be itching to come home to at the end of the day.  The washroom on the 2F is large enough that there is no need to worry about those busy mornings when everyone seems to be getting ready at the same time. |
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 Plenty of space on the 3F.  Washroom on the 3F. There is a more than adequate amount of washrooms and toilets on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor. |
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 There is plenty of space up on the pleasant rooftop to hang out your washing. It could also be the perfect space for a beer garden in the summer!  This is the heart of the city of Osaka, where houses, apartments and buildings make for a lively atmosphere. |
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 A row of Korean BBQ restaurants near Tsuruhashi station.  Shopping area on the Ikuno-ku side of Tsuruhashi station. You’re bound to find Korean foodstuffs here. |
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This sharehouse is a Showa-era retro former ryokan with its tatami flooring evoking the gentle ambiance of yesteryear.
Mr. Yamamoto, the manager of this operation, wanted to create a house in which both old and new residents could maintain equal relationships with each other. Spending time and sharing lives with fellow sharemates under the one roof creates a family-like bond regardless of whether or not they are related by blood. By cultivating honest relationships you can ensure that you won’t be disappointed in your choice to live in a sharehouse.
This former ryokan-style sharehouse is in a great location with easy access and a great local environment. I highly recommend the Tsuruhashi area to anyone looking to start afresh somewhere new.
/Author: Takahashi
