Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka
Chuo-ku Shimanouchi 2-17-4
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Why people book this hotel
“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…”
“Staff was also very kind and helpful”
“Friendly staff and great location”
“The room was big and we really enjoyed experiencing sleeping on the futon and t…”
“Beautiful japanese style room”
“Our flight was incredibly delayed and the staff waited for our arrival without p…”
“Breakfast was good and the location is excellent”
“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
Laura
couple
June 11, 2026
Location and staff was out of this world, 10 out of 10.
Chiara
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
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.
Marten
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
“Disappointing”
Friendly staff and great location
Gary
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“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.
Olga
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
Very friendly staff, very good service! Perfect location.
Vaccaro
extended_group
May 24, 2026
“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.
Luke
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
Location and staff were nice
Sudhir
extended_group
May 17, 2026
Location was very good
Stefania
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
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
Qihuan
solo_traveller
May 6, 2026
The room was a bit old and needs some TLC. There was no cooling either so it was quite warm during the day.
Teresa
couple
April 22, 2026
“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!
Arshia
couple
April 20, 2026
For Ryokan this was exceptional, very clean and hygienic. The staff paid good attention.
Emmanouils
extended_group
April 18, 2026
Location close to bus connection to airport. Large rooms
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extended_group
April 10, 2026
“Fantastic location but very noisy at night”
Very authentic Japanese
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family_with_children
April 8, 2026
“Terrible place! You have to shut your eyes and nose & they can’t do anything about it unless they renovate the place”
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couple
April 6, 2026
“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
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
“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.
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family_with_children
March 28, 2026
“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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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