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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

3.0 star property
Traditional Japanese ryokan offers a peaceful retreat in central Osaka with spa treatments and helpful staff to enhance visits to nearby Dotonbori and markets

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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

[Takoyaki Plan] Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Twin Beds and 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 11
  • 11 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

[Sauna Access Plan] Japanese Tatami Room, Non Smoking

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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 Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and Universal Studios Japan 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. Visit our Osaka travel guide
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2-17-4 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0082

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori
    Dotonbori
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kuromon Market
    Kuromon Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Night life at Dotonbori, Osaka with full of neon signs
    Dotonbori Glico Sign
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
    Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • AKR6HK
    Nipponbashi
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 大輝家直系家系ラーメン大阪家OSAKAYA
    2 min walk
  • つるとんたん
    1 min walk
  • かに道楽 道頓堀東店
    1 min walk
  • Heytea
    1 min walk
  • 焼肉割烹 YP流
    1 min walk

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. 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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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. Kuromon Market and Dotonbori Glico Sign are also within 10 minutes. Nippombashi Station and Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 660 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tausif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the beautiful tatami mat rooms and the very lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and had everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Traditional room. Beds tough for an older person. Towels provided every day. Good central location. Short walk to subway lines
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic ryokan! Clean traditional Japanese style room and relaxing tattoo friendly onsen
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like Japanese breakfast and dinner i recommend using them very good. Great area perfect for traveling anywhere. Staff was amazing super nice and friendly
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a traditional Japanese hotel. Our room was very large compared with o the many 3 star hotels we had staying at before this one. The room came with twin beds. We also had a tatami room with option of sleeping on a futon. The woodwork in the room was amazing. We chose the half board option which included a traditional dinner and breakfast. The dinner was a 15 course amazing dinner and the breakfast was just as impressive. The location was across the street from the Dotonburi shopping district.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was light and spacious. We loved the traditional feel! It was very nice to have a late evening soak in their onsen sento. They e been very helpful with the storage of our luggages after our check out for our last morning in Osaka before leaving. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ibn Insan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location directly across from the top of Dotonburi st was awesome, everything we needed was in quick walking distance, clubs, shops, arcade, transportation. And a slew of amazing restaurants. We didn’t use all of the amenities offered, but the open air bath was very nice and the traditional tatami and futon were also like sleeping on a dream. We loved the riverside view and waking up to the sounds of the people in the morning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not bad, but expected something a bit better. The place general feels a bit old now. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the busy streets of Dotonbashi but unfortunately it meant the noise at night kept us awake. No double glazed windows so we listened to the buskers until midnight. Staff were very friendly and nice and the hotel was excellent apart from the noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast. Both Japanese and Western styles
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kaitlyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very run down and not very well maintained at all. It made me want to take a shower just staying there, but not their shower. We paid extra for a room with a view and it was obstructed. We were also excited to stay on the tatami mats, but the staff never put them out for us, which was disappointing but probably better given the state of the room. In the morning at the checkout desk, it literally advertised selling postage stamps, but the staff were confused and couldn't help me. The only saving grace was the food, which is obviously where this hotel put all of their effort. The night meal was elaborate and decent, as was the breakfast (please note there are absolutely no Western breakfast options as advertised). Save yourself the money, find a restaurant with a kaiseki dinner, and find a better hotel instead. We stayed at Hotel Nikko Osaka for the second half of the trip and were much happier.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. The buffet dinner and breakfast was excellent with many high quality options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a good experience staying at this traditional ryokan in Osaka, right in the heart of the busy Dotonbori area. The location honestly couldn’t be more convenient, everything was just steps away, from food spots to shopping and late-night strolls. Sleeping on futons laid out on tatami mats was surprisingly comfortable and such a memorable experience for us and the kids. The only downside was that because it’s right in the middle of such a lively area, it could get a bit noisy at night, especially with live music nearby. Overall though, it was a fantastic stay. For the experience and unbeatable location, definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access to nightlife, transportation, and restaurants. We really enjoyed the onsen at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cute, great location, onsen was quiet and really enjoyed it. I’d stay here again. It was loud from outside but as expected considering the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have breakfast! Rooms were as pictured. Convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarvis Jing Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan during our trip to Osaka. The room was much more spacious than the usual hotel rooms in Japan, which was great for opening luggage and relaxing after long days of sightseeing. Everything was very clean and well kept, including the bathroom and common areas. The service was excellent — staff were warm, polite, and helpful, even with tourist questions like directions and nearby attractions. Check-in was smooth, and we felt very welcome throughout our stay. The location is also very convenient for tourists, with easy access to shopping areas, restaurants, and public transport, yet the ryokan itself was quiet and comfortable at night. Overall, it was a great mix of traditional ryokan experience and modern comfort. Would recommend to anyone visiting Osaka.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025