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Japan: Operator Cosmos Hotel Management will open two Osaka locations this autumn under the MIMARU family long-stay brand.
MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi Central is a 66-key aparthotel designed for groups of four to six guests. It will open 1 September 2026.
Namba Station Annex is a 68-key aparthotel designed for larger groups with longer stays. It will open 1 October 2026.
Reservations opened for both properties this month, marking the sixth and seventh MIMARU locations in
“While Japanese society can sometimes be perceived as reserved when interacting with international visitors, our brand welcomes guests from around the world every day,” said Mao Mochizuki, overseas PR representative for MIMARU. “With staff from 39 nationalities, we help overseas visitors feel comfortable exploring Japan’s culture and neighbourhoods while also connecting with local communities.”
Cosmos said an increasing share of families visiting Japan amid record international travellers grounded the expansion.
Highlights:
Cosmos Hotel Management has opened reservations for two new MIMARU aparthotels in Osaka: Shinsaibashi Central (66 keys) opening 1 September 2026 and Namba Station Annex (68 keys) opening 1 October 2026.
Both properties cater to groups, with Shinsaibashi Central designed for four to six guests and Namba Station Annex targeting larger groups seeking longer stays.
The openings bring MIMARU’s total Osaka locations to seven and its brand-wide Japanese portfolio to 29 properties across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Cosmos cited an increasing share of families visiting Japan amid record international tourist numbers as driving the expansion.
AloJapan.com