A new luxury vacation rental brand that combines traditional shrine-carpenter heritage with cutting-edge soundproof design to address urban noise challenges was launched in Osaka on Dec 26.
Funbound Co., Ltd., an Osaka-based hospitality company known for its Konjakuso series of renovated historical vacation rentals, revealed that Okadoya is being developed in partnership with Daiko Sangyo Co., Ltd. Group. The new brand focuses on construction designed specifically to harmonize with local communities.
Building on the success of operating 16 Konjakuso luxury properties, Funbound is shifting focus to address a critical industry challenge: noise pollution. Konjakuso is a brand of one-building (one-room) private properties that can “comfortably accommodate two to six or more people while savoring the charm of the area.”
With no reception, service offers a keypad and a full range of amenities, including complimentary drinks, while taking your privacy into consideration. Guests can also enjoy a special time with friends and family relaxing in the large bathtub.
As tourism surges in Japan, conflicts between vacation rentals and local residents regarding noise have become a significant social issue. Okadayo aims to solve this through management rules and fundamental architectural innovation.
Okadoya is a new luxury accommodation brand that brings out the unique qualities of comfort, refinement and a sense of freshness that renovations cannot fully express. While newly constructed, the design intentionally incorporates reclaimed wood, creating a space filled with warmth and the depth of time. Enjoy an exceptional stay at the newly established Okadoya, where an elevated level of comfort awaits you.
Okadayo derives from the ancestry of Funbound CEO Takudo Okado, whose family records trace back to miyadaiku (shrine carpenters) in the Edo period. Channeling this heritage of uncompromising craftsmanship, the new properties blend the cleanliness of new construction with the warmth of traditional timber.
Flagship property Okadoya Osaka Kishinosato-Tamade-Sky Window SPA features a distinctive design strategy to ensure urban silence:
- The large atrium-centered design is equipped with a soramado (sky window), allowing natural light to flood the interior while maintaining privacy.
- The building implements noise reduction by facing windows towards the street while neighboring houses are minimized to the legal limit. This structural approach significantly blocks external noise and contains internal sound, preventing disturbances to the neighborhood.
- The private sanctuary creates an extraordinary sense of quiet and openness, offering guests a private retreat where they can gaze at the sky from the bath, even within the city center.
- The interior offers a harmonious blend of modern comfort and antique timber aesthetics, featuring art that reflects the brand’s serene concept.
- The property features traditional Japanese bathing culture with a rotenburo (outdoor bath), allowing guests to immerse themselves in authentic Japanese hospitality and cultural traditions while enjoying the open-air bathing experience.
Funbound plans to expand both brands nationwide. Future developments are currently planned for Osaka, Nara, Okinawa and Hokkaido, aiming to establish a new standard for community-friendly luxury vacation rentals across Japan. Headquartered in Osaka, Funbound Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and operation of high-end vacation rentals. With a mission to create “stays worth talking about,” the company revitalizes historical properties and focuses on new construction with traditional sensibilities.
Location: 2-8-19 Tamade-naka, Nishinari Ward, Osaka
Access: 4-minute walk from Kishinosato-Tamade Station (Nankai Main Line) or Tamade Station (Osaka Metro Yotsubashi Line). About 50 minutes from Kansai International Airport.
Capacity: Maximum 12 guests (3 bedrooms)
https://funbound.co.jp
https://konjakuso.jp
konjakuso@funbound.co.jp
+81-6-4301-7792
