Ratings based on 249 Verified Reviews
4.2 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
4.2 Room comfort
3.9 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 2 Jul 2024
Great location just steps away from Dotonbori yet very quiet.
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 May 2024
This place is cute! We only stayed one night and it got us the experience for a traditional stay we wanted. Wish we could have stayed one more night.
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 May 2024
This property is a great choice to stay in Osaka as the value for money is excellent. We highly appreciated the free access to the public hot bath and above all the kindness of all the staff!
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from Brisbane,Australia
Great Ryokan close to Dotomburi.
Posted 25 Oct 2016 on Wotif
Pros: The location is good and the people are very helpful.
Cons: The lighting in the common areas could be brighter.
Location: It is located near Dotomburi, the fun part of Osaka.There is lots to eat and shop and the atmosphere is young.
The ryokan is well located and the staff are very nice and hardworking.The place is clean but common areas are quite dimly lit.The hotel is very clean and well priced.Great experience!
by Thanapong from Thailand
good
Posted 31 Jan 2016 on Hotelsgood
by Lauren from Florida
Good for a night
Posted 20 Jan 2016 on HotelsThis place is just okay if you need somewhere to stay for a night. Staff was very nice and responsive to all our questions. The two older ladies who own the place don't speak English, but if you have questions make sure to ask the older gentleman. The room is clean and comfortable, if a little dark. The futons were nice and squishy. I was surprised there was no drinking water in the room. Also, they call it a ryokan, but I didn't see anything about meals on offer. We didn't try the public baths, so I can't speak to that.
The location is not super convenient. It's actually quite a walk to Dotonbori and there weren't any cabs around. The area around the hotel is mostly host bars and apartments, parking. Cheaper than most western-style hotels in Osaka. There was nothing really bad about the place, but I probably wouldn't stay here again.
by A verified traveler
Good location but needs updating
Posted 26 Dec 2015Very friendly and accommodating staff. Very reasonably priced for its great location. However, hotel itself is dated and needs updating. Carpets are old and smells of smoke. Sheets have been washed so thin that there are tiny holes. I would recommend this hotel if it can spend a little money to replace the old/dated hardware.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Only two blocks away from the shopping district!
Posted 23 Dec 2015
Pros: Everything!
Cons: More rooms so more guests can stay there!
Location: Shinsaibashi station is right in the middle of a major shopping district catered to tourists which is about 3-4 blocks away from Kuramoto!
As we entered we were assisted by a lovely gentlemen at the front desk. Unfortunately I made the mistake of booking for one instead of two but thankfully there was a room available and he was happy to accommodate us. A lady then showed us to our rooms and explained all the facilities and amenities available to us. All other staff members we encountered during our stay were extremely friendly and helpful!
by A verified traveler from UK
Needs renovation
Posted 21 Dec 2015We have stayed in Osaka before, but usually in a business hotel closer. This time we decided to go for a traditional ryokan.
Although the staff was very friendly and overall looks and feel of the hotel was OK, I must say that is is long due a renovation.
The walls and paper dividers in our room had stains from years of use, and the electricity sockets were flashing and coming out unless you held it with your hand. (not very safe) The bathroom is a standard Japanese size, but it looks like something from the 70s. Same for the reception area and elevator.
The area is very close to Dotombori and shopping streets, but the hotels immediate neighborhood is mainly where the Chinese and Korean small businesses are to be found, and is a bit rough.
by Wendy
Posted 5 Oct 2015 on Hotels
