For an entire 2 weeks, we gorged ourselves on instant noodles while cruising on the Trans-Siberian railways through Mongolia and Russia...

So as you can imagine, we HAD to make a pilgrimage to the Instant Ramen Noodle Museum. It's an easy train ride to Ikeda from Osaka.

It was a fun-filled afternoon learning the the amazing legacy of instant cuisine as well as taking the cooking class to make our very own chicken flavoured noodles.

Make sure you book if you want to do the cooking class – we were lucky that they had 2 spots left in the class. It's well worth doing!

#Ikeda #Osaka #Japan #food #noodles

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"It was warm welcome from every staff. 😊"

SAR 295 total

2 Jul - 3 Jul

"Super clean and very polite staff.. . "

SAR 185 total

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"Very nice! Very convenient location. Noisy because it’s under the train tracks, but as expected! Would book here again! "

SAR 169 total

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"The hotel was clean and the staff was very helpful "

SAR 145 total

29 Jun - 30 Jun

1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Quite close to Osaka Umeda JR station and has lots of options to eat around, cafes and restaurants as well as convenience stores"

"We stayed in a 4 dorm, 2 adults and 2 kids, for 4 nights. The hostel was great for us in terms of location, cost, and room space. They serve some amazing lunch and dinner options there too! The hostel was one of the quietest I've ever stayed in and the facilities were all fairly clean and well equipped. "

"Clean and tidy, staff were polite and helpful. Would stay there again"

"it was really nice staff was super friendly"

SAR 393 total

21 Jul - 22 Jul

"ユニットバスの下水から上がってくる臭い？が臭かった。細かい事は気にせず、寝るだけなら十分かな。"

Basic Quadruple Room, 4 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

"People was super kind! "

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Everything was very simple and easy. Personal kind enough, handed out paper with all information needed for the stay. Very easy check in and checkout. Its possible to drink in the lobby so its nice to meet people."

Annex Japanese-style room / Garden view | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"It was a wonderful stay, a nice experience in a Japanese house. Mama and Papa are so kind and generous, very welcoming, and the place is so cosy and charming. I'd happily come back and stay here! 😊🤗 "

"There is a very small earwig crawling around in my room"

SAR 183 total

3 Jul - 4 Jul

"It's a cool experience staying at a guesthouse. The staff was really kind and my kids found the entire experience really fun and different than usual. The tatami room was nice, and i thought the living shared area was cool as well. "

"Very good, Super close to Nankai railway or Osaka Metro Midoshuji line"

"Great location "

"The manager of the property Kenji was a very friendly person "

SAR 123 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

"I loved the location and the staff. the beds were very nice as well, my only complaint is the ladder to get to the bunkbeds, having 2 ladders for 4 beds was uncomfortable."

"This place is great ideal location in Chinatown for hundreds of food, vendors and restaurants. "

SAR 311 total

25 Jun - 26 Jun

"Good for a hostel"

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5/5 Excellent

Convenient Eco Friendly - Family Oriented Spot

"My family and I stayed here during our Universal Studios trip. 4 days with breakfast buffet that was delicious, although same menu- i felt it was a great variety. Staff were extremely helpful when checking in - navigating local transportation and our universal studios trip. My favorite part was the on site massage salon that offered in room services. GREAT after walking all day! "

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What are the best hostels in Ikeda?

You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation in the area, which has positive reviews from our customers: APA Hotel & Resort Osaka Namba Ekimae Tower - 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from the heart of Ikeda. Located within a 5-minute walk of Dotonbori and Dotonbori Glico Sign. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a sauna at this capsule hotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Ikeda?

Good weather's always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 77°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 44°F. The rainiest months in Ikeda are July, September, June, and August, with each month seeing an average of 8 inches of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Ikeda?

Overall, Ikeda is known for its hot springs, parks, and temples. Major attractions include Universal Studios Japan, Kyocera Dome Osaka, and Dotonbori. Get out into nature with places like Meiji Memorial Forest Minoo Quasi-National Park, Ikeda Castle Site Park, and Satsukiyama Park. Cultural attractions include Cup Noodles Museum, Itsuo Art Museum, and Takarazuka Revue Theater Troupe.

What's the best way to get to and around Ikeda while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Ikeda in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Itami Airport (ITM), located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Kobe Airport (UKB), which is 17.1 mi (27.5 km) away. Once you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Train stations including Ikeda Station and Ishibashi Station make it easy to explore more of the surrounding area.

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