Urban oasis
of water and greenery
Water, greenery, art, and heritage
Spaces open onto water, greenery, and light, creating a calm retreat in the heart of Osaka.
Carefully selected materials and objects add warmth, depth, and a sense of heritage.
Space to slow down. Time to reconnect.
About
Where nature and design
breathe as one
Water, greenery, art, and heritage
All find their place
A sensory experience
Our Concept
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Water
The flow of stillness
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Greenery
Layers of green
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Curated Art
Stories within
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Heritage
Timeless echoes
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Water
Water, quietly present
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Greenery
Spaces softened by green
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Curated Art
Thoughtfully chosen pieces
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Heritage
Warmth passed down through generations
With the Earth in Mind
At Smith Oasis, water, greenery and inherited elements are at the heart of a gentler approach to urban living.
By giving existing pieces new purpose and choosing natural materials wherever possible,
we aim to reduce our environmental footprint.
The story behind the name
Heritage
A story carried through
architecture and time
A building by Junzo Sakakura once stood on this site
Prologue
Before Smith Oasis, this site was home to a building
designed by Junzo Sakakura,
who worked under Le Corbusier.
Elements from that building,
together with fittings and objects
inherited from the owner’s family,
were reworked and repurposed throughout Smith Oasis.
The former building, designed by Junzo Sakakura,
on the day of its completion.
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On the street, then -
Work, as it was -
A detail by Junzo Sakakura
The Inherited Still here
Carried forward into the present
Furniture designed by Junzo Sakakura
— still in use today
The safe in the entrance hall
A fireproof safe made in 1955.
Older than the former building, it remained on the site after the building was dismantled.
Now standing in the entrance hall, it carries the memory of the site’s past and will bear witness to the history yet to unfold.
Marked by time
The CuratedThoughtfully chosen pieces, shaping the space
The Arrival Gallery Where your journey begins
Water, light, and art welcome you
Step from the city into another world
Apartments
Palm Tree A duplex with a rooftop garden and waterfall
Fountain A composition of colour and light
Camel Blue meets wood, with a Japanese touch
Caravan Warm tones, quiet comfort
Entire Smith Oasis
All yours
Four distinct residences, one private stay
A complete experience across water, greenery, art, and heritage
Location
Getting Here
Nagahoribashi Station — 5-minute walk
Nippombashi Station — 10-minute walk
Shinsaibashi Station — 10-minute walk
From the Airports
Kansai International Airport — approx. 60 min
Osaka International Airport (Itami) — approx. 60 min
Around Smith Oasis and Beyond
Dotonbori — 5-minute walk
Kuromon Market — 10-minute walk
Shinsaibashi Shopping Area — 10-minute walk
Supermarkets and convenience stores — just around the corner
Direct trains to Nara from Nippombashi Station
Kyoto is also within easy reach by train