The bloke who runs the hostel is a really nice guy, interesting to talk to, friendly and helpful. His English is great by the way, and he also speaks Korean and Japanese (obviously). The hostel is clean and not expensive. There's apparently a tatami room option, but I ended up staying in the bunk-room, which was fine. The main highlights... More

For me what made this guesthouse truly memorable was the people who run it. Im sure you can see from previous reviews that they are a truly special bunch. The staff at Hiros (and Hiro in particular) took my breath away with their generosity and helpfulness. They will do anything for you, and it will be their pleasure. Hiro helped... More

I've already been there for three times in this year. The place is such a nice hostel, clean, cozy, and Hiro-san is pretty much cool! And it locates in heart of Korean town. so it seems as if you are in Korean even though you are in one of the biggest city in Japan! I don't mention much, just get... More

I stayed at Hiro's Guest House in Osaka for two nights in late August 2011 and I can honestly say it is one of the best guest houses I've stayed in in Japan or anywhere. I stayed in a private tatami room on the third floor, and it was spotlessly clean, as were the shared bathrooms. When I stayed there... More

'Friendly' would not do the atmosphere at Hiro's justice. It was something a little more than that. Super relaxed atmosphere, LOVERLY bedrooms and toilets and showers and situated in Korea town where there are no main roads so uber-quiet. Cheap rent for bicycles and AWESOME restaurants near-by. Hiro himself, the man, could not have been more helpful. Any problem he... More

Seriously the most welcoming hostel I have ever been to. I have been to Japan three times and Osaka twice, but Hiro really made this one the best yet. Superhelpful and really excellent accomodations. We ate the best okonomyaki at his restaurant rec and he even wrote fown his fave okonomyaki recipe so that we could try it out. Our... More

If you are traveling to Japan, you have to stay at Hiro's! It was unbelievable! The service was something that you would find at a 5 star hotel. The rooms were clean and the beds were very comfortable! The first floor was very welcoming and a great way to socialize and meet people. Hiro went out of his way to... More

My wife and I took our first trip to Japan to visit the country and to visit some great friends we had made back in our hometown of Vancouver over the years. We started our trip in Tokyo and ended up in Osaka for 4 days to experience the city and visit a great friend we had not seen in... More

I stayed at Hiro's Guest House for a month in March 2011. Overall, my experience there was typified by the wonderful hospitality displayed by Hiro and his group of friends. Hiro's Guest House is spread over three floors: the ground floor of the hostel is dedicated to an "open cafe", which is open to outside customers from two in the... More