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Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

3.0 star property
Riverfront ryokan with full-service spa, connected to a shopping centre, near Dotonbori

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In the heart of Osaka, Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka is a serene retreat near Dotonbori Glico Sign and Kuromon Ichiba Market. With an indoor public bath, sauna, and spa services like massages to relax your mind and body. You can also stay connected with in-room WiFi or grab a coffee at the cafe while planning your next adventure.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Sauna
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Flat-screen TV
The current price is S$83
19 May - 20 May

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Tatami Room with Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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

View all photos for Japanese-Western Style Room with 2 Twin beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

View all photos for Japanese Style Family Room (Shared Toilet and Bathroom), Non Smoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

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

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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Bathroom

Japanese-style With Bath, River View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Modern Suite Japanese-style Room 14 Tatami Mats, Non-Smoking

Bathroom

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

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Dining

Run Of House, Japanese-style With Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Japanese Style Room with 6 Tatami-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bathroom

Japanese Room with 8 Tatami-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Japanese Western Room-nosmoking

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Japanese Western Room-nosmoking

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Map
2-17-4 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Osaka-fu, 542-0082

What's nearby

  • Dotonbori - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kuromon Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dotonbori Glico Sign - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nipponbashi - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Osaka (ITM-Itami) - 34 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 60 min drive
  • Kobe (UKB) - 63 min drive
  • Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 4 min walk
  • Osaka-Namba Station - 11 min walk
  • Osaka Uehommachi Station - 22 min walk
  • Nippombashi Station - 4 min walk
  • Nagahoribashi Station - 8 min walk
  • Namba Station (Nankai) - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪つるとんたん - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪かに道楽 道頓堀東店 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dotonbori Riverside Wonder Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Heytea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪焼肉割烹 YP流 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka, only a five-minute walk from Dotonbori and Kuromon Market. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Also, Dotonbori Glico Sign and Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nippombashi Station is 4 minutes and Nagahoribashi Station is 8 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 39 rooms
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–8:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Tea service at check-in
  • Kaiseki meal
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers
  • Children's slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)
  • Fusuma (room partition)
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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 and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately JPY 2200 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility

Policies

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.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka and nearby?

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka has a spa.

Are there restaurants at or near Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

Does Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

What's the area around Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka like?

Yamatoya Honten Ryokan Osaka is located by the river in Minami, a short 4-minute walk from Nippombashi Station and 5 minutes' walk from Kuromon Market.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and traditional Japanese options. (9 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

It was in a prime location near many hot tourist spots. It was aldo close to many subway stations.
Dung, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best location to see Dotombori street, it was traditional Japan hotel, we recommend it
leila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We did not have meals at the hotel but it is right beside a few streets full of the brilliant food places (including stalls). The staff are super frendly. 10/10 would stay again.
Georgia Anne, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not bad, but expected something a bit better. The place general feels a bit old now. Great location!
Gerardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast. Both Japanese and Western styles
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with very friendly staff. The buffet dinner and breakfast was excellent with many high quality options.
Akhil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Didn’t have breakfast! Rooms were as pictured. Convenient location!
Ashley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Erin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great location. Easy access to nightlife, transportation, and restaurants. We really enjoyed the onsen at the hotel.
Marie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

In the heart of Dotonbori, very walkable, friendly staff, great amenities.
Gabe, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location with a nice view
Jordan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, friendly staff, would stay again
Greg, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staffs.
Margaret, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Jarvis Jing Wei, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice traditional feel with very friendly staff. Walking distance from lots of shopping hot spots and good food.
Joshua, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staffs are extremely friendly and food is excellent, I’ll highly recommend this ryokan for a full traditional Japanese experience
Serina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely ryokan hotel in Dotonbori, easy access to shops, dining and JR with a lovely ambience
Janet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Jez, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, spacious room.

Really nice traditional hotel, the room was spacious and very clean.
Lina Alexandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is wonderful!
Sik, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Hotel is a bit dated, but the location in perfect. Right at the edge of dontonbori street. Staff is amazing
Eduardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
mohamed, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very convenient location, lovely staff, so much care given, extremely close to dotonburi. Close to airport bus. Lovely stay.
Mark, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The highlight was definitely the traditional Japanese breakfast. The sento was lovely too. Wonderful staff!
Aidan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
James, 2-night trip