It's really what I said in the title of my review. If you can't handle tiny (!) showers, corridors, and toilets, this guesthouse probably isn't first choice for you. However, if you can, you'll be pleasantly surprised- It's cheap, at least if you're staying in the dorm room (which is quite cool, a.) because it's Japanese style, and b.) because... more

This is an interesting traditional Japanese Guest House. It's not like the usual Japanese style place because no one serves you or clean up your room every morning after you leave for the day. The room size is not too big but sufficient. It's definitely a backpacker place, not so much for honeymoon if you are thinking of a romantic... more

The staff was nice, but I have to say that this place could use more A/C! The weather was too hot for us to be comfortable inside this guesthouse. We couldn't sleep at night, we were sweating like pigs. It was soooooooo stuffy, I have never been so uncomfortable in my whole life! But i already paid for the stay,... more

At first I had mixed feeling about the U-en... our room was really small and felt a little make-shift (like if you were to take a little plywood and turn your living room into accommodations for 10 people) and although I had read about the shower (which you have to crouch down in) I was not prepared for how tiny... more

We stayed at u-en for 4 nights and it proved to be a good move as we were traveling on a budget but wanted to experience the great things about Osaka. The staff were very helpful and made us feel at home immediately. The place itself is rustic in a hip way and its quirky design elements continue to remind... more

During our two-week visit to Japan, we stayed at U-En for the four-day Osaka leg of our journey. We fell in love with the place immediately! The building itself is beautiful, a little rustic with the vine-covered outer walls. The interior has so much character. The two of us shared a private room ($55/night) which was just big enough for... more