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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

3.0 star property
Riverfront ryokan with a full-service spa connected to a shopping center in Osaka

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Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom, River View (High-floor) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan in central Osaka is minutes from the iconic Dotonbori Glico Sign and Kuromon Ichiba Market. Unwind in the indoor public bath and sauna, book a massage, or plan your next day's adventures at the café with in-room WiFi keeping you connected.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Japanese-Western Style Room with 2 Twin beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds

[Sauna Access Plan] Japanese Tatami Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom, River View (High-floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

Japanese Style Family Room (Shared Toilet and Bathroom), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 9
  • 6 Twin Futons

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

[Takoyaki Plan] Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

[Sauna Access Plan] Japanese Tatami Room (High-floor, River view), Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 7
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Dining

Japanese Style Room with 6 Tatami-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Large Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 10

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Dining

Japanese Style Room With 10Tatami, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 5

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Dining

Japanese Room with 8 Tatami-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Western Room-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 8

Japanese Style Family Room-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 6

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Interior

Run Of House, Japanese-style With Bath

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

Japanese-style With Bath, River View

  • Sleeps 5

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Interior

Modern Suite Japanese-style Room 14 Tatami Mats, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 7

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About the neighborhood

Located on a river, Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka is in Minami neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Osaka Castle Park and Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, while Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kyocera Dome Osaka or Osaka-jō Hall.
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2-17-4 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0082

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kuromon Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dotonbori Glico Sign - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nipponbashi - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tsutenkaku Tower - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 4 min walk
  • Nippombashi Station - 4 min walk
  • Itami Airport (ITM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪かに道楽 道頓堀東店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪焼肉割烹 yp流 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪板前焼肉一雅 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ラーメン薩摩 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪紀州和歌山ラーメン きぶんや 道頓堀店 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

Ryokan near Dotonbori
Close to Dotonbori Glico Sign and Kuromon Market, Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a sauna.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance, free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, children's slippers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa open daily
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 9 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Genkan (entryway)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Children's slippers
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-500 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 5,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Honten
Osaka Yamatoya Honten
Ryokan Osaka
Ryokan Yamatoya
Yamatoya Honten
Yamatoya Honten Osaka
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka
Yamatoya Osaka
Yamatoya Ryokan
Yamatoya Honten Hotel Osaka
Yamatoya Honten Osaka Osaka
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Osaka
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Ryokan
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Ryokan Osaka

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

This ryokan doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka located?

Located in Minami, this spa ryokan is steps from Tombori River Walk and Dotonbori. Nipponbashi and Kuromon Market are also within 10 minutes. Nippombashi Station and Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 589 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jordan

Excellent location with a nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Dotonbori, very walkable, friendly staff, great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you only have a few days to visit Osaka, this location is the most convenient option. The front desk is open 24 hours, staffed by kind and polite employees who speak English. I noticed that most guests are local Japanese, with not many foreign tourists. I recommend this place if you want to experience traditional tatami-style accommodations and a public bath, reflective of Japanese living.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, friendly staff, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Liked: Staff & service
I liked how close it was to everything although I think I'd like something a little farther away next time. I had a view of Dontonburi market from my window and the traditonal breakfast food was decent but def cheaper to go somewhere else but is convenient since its right on the property. Staff was great but there was one night where the elevator didnt work and of course I was on the 5th floor and the onsen looked sad and not kept up well. They put community brushes in there which i think is disgusting and it just didnt feel clean in there. The room itself was great though and sleeping in the futon was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice traditional feel with very friendly staff. Walking distance from lots of shopping hot spots and good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hao Lun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big traditional styled Japanese room. Very close to Doutonbori street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean very helpful staff . everything around you.you in the centre of the centre of osaka.u will live the Japanese experience..thank u
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs are extremely friendly and food is excellent, I’ll highly recommend this ryokan for a full traditional Japanese experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Hotel is a bit dated, but the location in perfect. Right at the edge of dontonbori street. Staff is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Part of a longer trip to Japan spent 2 night, was a good place to stay because of location. Different to stay in a Ryokan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful unassuming place. Incredibly nice staff. My husband loved the public bath facilities. Exactly what we wanted! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

tongtong

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice tatami ryokan hotel

Nice tatami Ryokan hotel with hot spring
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The highlight was definitely the traditional Japanese breakfast. The sento was lovely too. Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great staff! Friendly and professional. We had a traditional japanese tatamibroom o. The top floor with a river view, it was all absolutely stunning!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely ryokan hotel in Dotonbori, easy access to shops, dining and JR with a lovely ambience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staffs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siu Chung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with traditional Japanese style room and a public bath house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful experience. Would definetly recommend others to go 😊 maybe just a heads up for people, the floor mats, although comfortable, they are not good for people with back issues or anyone who has a hard time sleeping on hard surfaces
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, lovely staff, so much care given, extremely close to dotonburi. Close to airport bus. Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mamoru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service at a good price in an amazing location. Countless dining options nearby and clean facilities around the entire hotel. Only complaint would be the high noise levels at some hours of the night, but that’s because of the location and not something the hotel can control.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. English speaking staff. Japanese style rooms. Great breakfast and dinner kaiseki presentations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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