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MIMARU Opens Osaka Namba Apartment Hotel With Sky Garden Suite

Summarized from Real Estate

Cosmos Hotel Management's MIMARU brand debuted its Namba Station Annex in Osaka on Oct. 1, offering 68 apartment-style rooms for families and groups.

MIMARU Opens Osaka Namba Apartment Hotel With Sky Garden Suite

MIMARU, Japan's leading apartment hotel brand for families and groups, expanded its Osaka footprint on Thursday with the opening of MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd. The new property sits in the Namba district, one of Osaka's busiest commercial and tourism hubs.

The hotel comprises 68 apartment-style guestrooms designed to accommodate families and larger travel parties. Among the featured accommodations are units capable of hosting up to six guests, along with a Sky Garden Suite that positions the property as a premium option in the apartment-hotel segment.

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The Namba opening reflects broader momentum in Japan's group-travel hospitality sector, where demand for self-contained, residential-style lodging has grown as an alternative to traditional hotel rooms. Apartment hotels allow guests to prepare meals and spread out across multiple rooms, a format that has proven especially popular with international family travelers visiting Japan.

Cosmos Hotel Management operates MIMARU properties across major Japanese cities, and the Namba Station Annex adds to the brand's presence in Osaka, a city that continues to attract record visitor numbers ahead of the Osaka Expo. The Namba location offers direct access to one of the city's primary transit corridors, making it strategically positioned for inbound tourism.

Continue reading at Real Estate for additional details on the property's room configurations and amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.When did MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex open?

The property opened on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the Namba district of Osaka, Japan.

Q.How many rooms does MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex have?

The hotel features 68 apartment-style guestrooms designed for families and groups.

Q.Who operates the MIMARU hotel brand?

MIMARU is operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd. and is described as Japan's leading apartment hotel brand for families and groups.

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