We loved this ryokan very much. It is right in the center of things, we had a balcony overlooking the Dontonbori River, and it was just beautiful at night. We could walk everywhere. It is a family run business and their hospitality was wonderful, especially thier daughter Kahori who spoke excellent English and was super friendly and helpful. We checked out the onsen upstairs, and it looked inviting and very clean, there is one for men, another for women, but we had no timeto use them. If we go back to Osake one day we will stay here again. Oh, and we did not get their breakfast as Wwe read that it was typical Japanese, so we walked two blocks and had the buffet at the Holiday Inn. However, maybe next time we will try their breakfast, I am sure it is good too.