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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

Ryokan

Chuo-ku Shimanouchi 2-17-4

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Location and staff was out of this world, 10 out of 10

We really enjoyed our stay at this ryokan, the position is super, just a five-mi…

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Staff was also very kind and helpful

Friendly staff and great location

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

The room was big and we really enjoyed experiencing sleeping on the futon and t…

Beautiful japanese style room

Breakfast available
3 mentions

Our flight was incredibly delayed and the staff waited for our arrival without p…

Breakfast was good and the location is excellent

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Clean tatami flooring and authentic looking wooden framed paper window shutters …

For Ryokan this was exceptional, very clean and hygienic

Overview

Centrally situated in downtown Osaka, Japanese-style hotel Yamatoya Honten offers a tranquil escape from the lively city. It features a spacious public bath and free WiFi in all areas. Literally a Japanese house, Yamatoya offers serene rooms with tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and slippers. Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka is just a 3-minute walk from Nipponbashi Station, from where it takes a 10-minute ride to get to the Tsutenkaku Tower. Universal Studios Japan is a 20-minute drive away and Osaka Castle is a 30-minute train ride away. At Ryokan Yamatoya guests are offered soothing massages. The hotel also has a souvenir shop, and it offers luggage storage. Western and local breakfasts are available at the dining room. The ryokan has a bright lobby lounge, where beverages can be enjoyed in a relaxing atmosphere. From 1st of August 2023, No smoking will be allowed on the premises.

Traveller reviews

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Laura

couple

June 11, 2026

10

Location and staff was out of this world, 10 out of 10.

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Chiara

solo_traveller

June 5, 2026

10

We really enjoyed our stay at this ryokan, the position is super, just a five-minute walk from dotombori. The room was big and we really enjoyed experiencing sleeping on the futon and trying the yukata. Staff was also very kind and helpful.

M

Marten

solo_traveller

June 5, 2026

4

Disappointing

Friendly staff and great location

G

Gary

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

10

Real Japanese feeling on the pulsing vein of dotonbori.

Kind staff, free welcome macha. Free tea and coffee in reception. Beautiful japanese style room. Clean tatami flooring and authentic looking wooden framed paper window shutters with curtains behind to block out light without ruining the Japanese style.

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Olga

family_with_children

May 30, 2026

8

Very friendly staff, very good service! Perfect location.

V

Vaccaro

extended_group

May 24, 2026

10

I would recommend to anyone who doesn't mind being next to downtown.

The location is right next to Dotonbori and very convenient for our needs. It's also quite near to one of the metro stations (Pink line) and close to the Red line. The staff is very friendly and present for anything we need 24/7.

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Luke

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

6

Location and staff were nice

S

Sudhir

extended_group

May 17, 2026

10

Location was very good

S

Stefania

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

10

Excellent communication and attention from the staff, helpful and spot on recommendations of local businesses, we were able to communicate in English without any problem. Our flight was incredibly delayed and the staff waited for our arrival without problem, the breakfast was a fantastic experience, really traditional and easy to schedule. The Hot springs were easy to access and had convenient opening hours I really enjoyed using them, Too bad my stay was so short because I would have loved to use them a little bit more, you could also get some free drinks in the reception

Q

Qihuan

solo_traveller

May 6, 2026

7

The room was a bit old and needs some TLC. There was no cooling either so it was quite warm during the day.

T

Teresa

couple

April 22, 2026

9

Great stay in a traditional ryokan. Very central position.

Loved the traditional room with tatami mats, futons and sliding window shutters. The onsen was great!

A

Arshia

couple

April 20, 2026

9

For Ryokan this was exceptional, very clean and hygienic. The staff paid good attention.

E

Emmanouils

extended_group

April 18, 2026

8

Location close to bus connection to airport. Large rooms

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extended_group

April 10, 2026

7

Fantastic location but very noisy at night

Very authentic Japanese

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family_with_children

April 8, 2026

1

Terrible place! You have to shut your eyes and nose & they can’t do anything about it unless they renovate the place

Nothing

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couple

April 6, 2026

10

Nice traditional accommodation including good location.

We enjoyed the traditional style of this accommodation including the onsen. The location next to Dotonbori was perfect and we enjoyed watching the busy street below from our window. The noise was no issue at night and we slept well on the traditional futons.

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couple

March 30, 2026

8

Hotel is dated but the Japanese-style twin room was spacious and comfortable for 2 pax. Breakfast was good and the location is excellent.

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couple

March 29, 2026

9

Lovely ryokan near Dotonbori

The traditional Japanese dinner was a wonderful experience, and the futons were very comfortable. The location is excellent, just a 5 minute walk from Dotonbori Street, making it easy to explore the area. The staff were extremely kind and welcoming, and we really appreciated the complimentary welcome tea.

5

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family_with_children

March 28, 2026

8

Fantastic traditional Japanese inn in the middle of everything.

The hotel was located across the road from Doton Buri, and 3 minute walk from the subway. The Japanese breakfast was amazing and served in a separate room, with so many individual dishes. The onset was better than the photos showed.

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couple

March 26, 2026

8

Employees do not assume that guests can understand Japanese, so they talk about them in front of them.

Facilities

Activities

Sauna, Massage, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Public Bath

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Parking, Private parking

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Trouser press, Vending machine (drinks), Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Ironing service, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk

Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Toilet - Non-Smoking

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a shared bathroom with slippers. This family room is air-conditioned and has a seating area with a flat-screen TV, tatami, soundproof walls, a minibar, as well as a tea and coffee maker. The unit has 12 futons.

Max 11 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Triple Room with Private Bathroom - Non-Smoking

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and slippers. Has a private bathroom.

Max 3 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese-Style Twin Room with Private Bathroom - Non-Smoking

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and slippers. Has a private bathroom.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Japanese Style Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom - Non-Smoking

Features tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Amenities include a flat-screen TV, a minibar and slippers. Has a private bathroom.

Max 4 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printAn accommodation tax per person per night is not included in the price and needs to be paid at the property. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests must check in by 19:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:36 AM

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