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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior entrance
Japanese Style Family Room (Shared Toilet and Bathroom), Non Smoking

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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2-17-4 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0082
  • Place, Dotonbori
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuromon Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dotonbori Glico Sign
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dining

Japanese Style Family Room-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Large Room, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dining

Japanese Style Room With 10Tatami, Non-smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Single Beds and 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 11
  • 11 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

Along with a full-service spa, this ryokan has a restaurant and a sauna. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space, and concierge services.
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka offers 39 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Osaka ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the ryokan include a sauna.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka. During your stay, you'll be connected to a shopping center, and just a quick walk from Dotonbori. Free WiFi in public areas, a full-service spa, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Dining options include a coffee shop and a restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Steps from Dotonbori and 5 minutes by foot from Kuromon Market
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Osaka ryokan.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 8:30 AM.
Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 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 lift

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of 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

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Osaka Yamatoya Honten

Ryokan Osaka

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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan

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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 289 out of 657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 657 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for just one night and honestly wished I had booked a longer stay to fully enjoy the hotel. Yamatoya Honten offers a true ryokan experience with traditional Japanese-style rooms (tatami mats, futon bedding) right in the heart of Osaka. Location: Absolutely unbeatable. It's literally across the street from the Dotonbori canal and walking distance to all the action—restaurants, shopping, and the famous Glico sign . Kuromon Market is also just a few minutes away . Room: The Japanese-style room was spacious, comfortable, and beautifully traditional. It was a lovely retreat from the busy streets outside. Amenities: The hotel has a public bath/onsen and sauna, which I unfortunately didn't get to try because my stay was too short . Staff: Friendly and welcoming. They even offer welcome welcome drinks upon arrival, which was a nice touch . If you want to experience a traditional ryokan but still be in the middle of the Dotonbori excitement, this is the perfect choice. Just book more than one night—you'll want the extra time to relax in the bath and soak in the atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Helena

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Dylan Gonzales

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dong Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the cost, the hotel exceeded my expectation. Would love to come back and stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

8/10 Good

Jarvis Jing Wei

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice traditional lodging stay. Onsen was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Clean room, frieb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Greg

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very courteous and spoke English very well. They laid the futons out for us while we were out, and I'm not sure if it's part of the room cleaning, that we never put the sign out for, but they never picked the futons back up. Not a big deal, We didn't spend too much time in the room anyway. We weren't able to check out the bath house or sauna house as the hotel is right across the street from Dotonbori street and we spent every day walking around Osaka.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

marissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

SUSANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Cyrus

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is super convenient to Dotonbori canal, literally on the water, but the hotel needs major updating as it is old and dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible.

Location great, staff friendly... other than that.. HORRIBLE. Incredibly uncomfortable, AC doesn't work right, towels are TINY and paper thin. No coffee, no tea, no bathmat, no nothing. Everything is old and bad. They seem to go out of their way to NOT do basic things that all over hotels do. Please know I don't like leaving bad reviews, but they just don't seem to care.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Hungtao

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is perfect. It is walkable and around less than 10 min walking distance to the subway station. The staffs are kind and I enjoyed their big bath room. You need to prepare the charger as most of outlets only have two poles. Drinking water provided is not sufficient for three people. The room can contain 4 to 5 people for a family with up to 2 to 3 kids. We can see people walking on the street from the window. It is a memorable place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Nadine

Travelled with partner
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

Deborah, Carlsbad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic traditional Japanese hotel, clean, great staff - highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025