Savills Singapore is pleased to announce the sell-out of Metro City Osaka, a boutique B&B investment property, during its exclusive launch over the weekend. All units in the development were fully taken up by 3pm on Sunday, with Savills Singapore successfully selling over 30 units allocated to the Singapore market.
Savills Singapore is pleased to announce the sell-out of Metro City Osaka, a boutique B&B investment property, during its exclusive launch over the weekend. All units in the development were fully taken up by 3pm on Sunday, with Savills Singapore successfully selling over 30 units allocated to the Singapore market.
The launch attracted a wave of buyers eager to tap into the resilience and growth potential of Japan’s residential and hospitality market. Located in the vibrant city of Osaka, Metro City offers strong rental prospects, modern design, and excellent connectivity – making it a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable, managed income streams.
Strategically located in the heart of Osaka’s Naniwa Ward, Metro City Osaka is a 9‑storey, freehold development comprising 60 units (1 retail shop and 59 B&B‑style residential units). It features studio layouts of approximately 15–21 sqm and select two‑bedroom units of around 32 sqm. Fully refurbished and guesthouse-licensed, the project is offered as a turnkey investment with full management provided by developer TY Properties Development.
Travel convenience is a key selling point: just a 2‑minute walk from JR Imamiya Station, 7 minutes from Daikokucho, and one stop to JR Namba. The property sits near Osaka’s key attractions including Shinsaibashi, Kuromon Market, American Village, and several major department stores. Nearby supermarkets and daily conveniences add to its appeal for short-stay guests.
Investors also benefit from a 5% interest return during the renovation period and projected rental yields of 8–12% once operational on Airbnb.
“We’re seeing growing interest in B&B-style investments in Osaka, especially as the city faces a shortage of hotel rooms to accommodate the rising number of visitors and long-stay residents. This demand is expected to intensify with the economic uplift brought by the upcoming casino and integrated resort.
In fact, we’re encouraged by the overwhelming response from Singapore-based buyers — many of whom recognise the transformative impact that integrated resorts have had on Singapore’s tourism landscape,” said Ruben Koh, Senior Director and Head of International Residential Sales at Savills Singapore.
“Interest in Metro City Osaka was driven by the city’s vibrant tourism economy, the ongoing World Expo, and the unique appeal of a fully managed B&B model. Many buyers saw this as a timely and low-risk way to enter Japan’s hospitality market.”
The timing couldn’t be better: World Expo 2025 is currently underway in Osaka (13 April-13 October 2025), expected to draw an estimated 28 million visitors from more than 160 countries. With inbound tourism already surging – 14.6 million arrivals in 2024 and a government target of over 16 million in 2025 – demand for short‑stay accommodations is at an all-time high.
According to Savills research, Osaka’s central wards are seeing robust rental growth (2.6% CAGR since 2019), rising condo prices, constrained supply, and increasing foreign demand. These trends are further buoyed by long-term infrastructure projects, including the World and the upcoming integrated resort development.
These factors collectively underscore Metro City Osaka’s appeal as a fully managed, investment-grade B&B in a prime tourist hub.
Savills will continue delivering curated overseas residential and hospitality investment opportunities to discerning buyers in Singapore, with upcoming launches planned in Japan, the UK, Australia, and Southeast Asia.