Kaneyoshi Ryokan was an amazing surprise with wonderful hospitality and welcoming staff. We enjoyed the spacious room with traditional design. The breakfast was a great experience of traditional Japanese cuisine. Everyone were smiling and gracious and we had a wonderful and relaxing time.

I really like our three night stay here. Location is excellent backing onto the lively Dotonbori canal (the double glazed windows block all the noise). The room is pristinely clean and you have everything you need for a stay. There was three of us and the mattresses on the tatami was comfortable. Room was big enough for relaxed stay with a small seating area overlooking canal, some sliding doors separating from main sleeping room that has lots of storage and a desperate bathroom (which was compact but fine). Staff very friendly and helpful. We didn’t choose breakfast options so can’t comment on food but overall loved the experience and stay. When I return to Osaka I will be coming back here!

Kaneyoshi Ryokan was a very comfortable and cozy place to stay in the heart of Dotonbori. About a 6 minute walk to Kintensu-Nipponbashi station and about 10 minutes to Namba Station (Namba Station has a whole Underground mall so you can walk to the main station thru there with Aircon). The room was spacious and the bathroom was so clean and water pressure was nice! They have house keep everyday from 7am-12am. Futons were comfy enough and air conditioning in the room was great! Fridge needed time to boot up, but once it cooled up it was good to go. View from balcony area was right in front of the Canal boat tour stand. Although i couldn’t go into the onsen because of my tattoos, i still wear the yukata they provided. Staff was very helpful with everything. They helped me with my luggage forwarding to my next accommodation and also helped me with calling another hotel i was staying at about some special assistance I needed from them. My partner also appreciated the Designated Smoking area. All in all, it was a nice place to stay and would recommend if you want something that’s not a hotel.

I wouldn’t consider these deal breakers for me, but since it is in Dotonbori, the area of the hotel is quite crowded and noisy. I never felt unsafe walking thru the street to get to the Ryokan, but it is a bit hectic. The room has good sound proofing, but you can still hear a little of the music muffled thru the window until midnight-ish (some days stopped earlier). The smell of the room is a little “vintage/smokey”, but the room comes with some air freshener that you can use to help with that.

Nice ryokan, in the middle of Dotonbori, ten minute walk from Osaka-Namba station. View down to the river in Dotonbory from a small part of the room where i could relax and just watch the life outside. Comfortable futon on tatami floor. Red light districk right on the door step, but felt safe. Very friendly staff (owner i think) - kept my luggage after check-out so i could go sightseeing before my evening flight. The public bath was under renovation, so it was unavailable. The owner helped me find a place close to the airport where i could take a shower and a bath before my flight. Very good!

Kaneyoshi Ryokan was the ideal base for exploring Osaka. The location is unbeatable—right in the center, with a stunning view of the river in a quieter part of Dotonbori. It almost felt too good to be true! One of my favorite things about this ryokan was its retro, Showa-era charm. If you love that aesthetic, you’ll adore this place. Everything was spotlessly clean, and we slept wonderfully on the futons in an incredibly spacious room—especially by Japanese standards. The onsen was another highlight. Around 5 PM, it was completely empty, making it the perfect place to relax after a long day of walking. Lastly, the staff was fantastic—always helpful and ready to answer any questions. The man at the front desk even gave us great tips for both Osaka and Kobe! If you’re looking for a well-located, nostalgic, and comfortable stay in Osaka, this ryokan is a great choice.

Great location, right off Dotonbori but also walking distance to Orange Street and various train lines. We had a lovely tatami room and a view of the river. We had breakfast one day which was one of the best breakfasts we had in Japan - super traditional, sitting on a cushion on tatami, and lots of small dishes to try. The staff were also very kind and if they needed to ask us a question, they gave us a sheet with pretranslated questions and answers that we could point at, so communication was easy. Our room always had a new snack in it after every day, which we loved. The onsen was very clean and so nice to have! We were easily able to leave our bags for free in the lobby when we weren't leaving Osaka til much later after checkout. Great accommodation in Osaka!

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This is a nice traditional stay in the heart of Dotonbori and Namba and it's very close to Namba station. The room itself is a traditional style with the most comfortable futon style bed, the bathroom is clean and the room was so spacious, and has a seating area which overlooks the river and crowds. However it can get a bit noisy as it is in the main area of Osaka but I didn't mind for my short stay. It's walking distance to many places to eat, shops, 7elevens and main areas of Dotonobori.

It’s a ryokan style hotel in the heart of Osaka. We had our luggages sent forward from our previous hotel and we found them in our traditional style room already. Tea and biscuits are offered in the room, plus the traditional breakfast was over the top. Staff is soooo kind. We just stayed one night before going back to our country but we were even able to use their little onsen. Front door is locked between 01-06 Am so if you’re a night owl keep that in mind.

During the early morning bath in the onsen we found some hair chunks on the floor in the ladies bathroom, but that it’s not their fault. Just some disrespectful guests.

Large rooms with a balcony with a river view. Very comfortable futons. Tea pots, tea and little complimentary cookie in the room. Very friendly staff speaking English. Coffee and tea in the lobby . Good traditional Japanese breakfast.

I booked this place specifically for its location and spa. Since it’s a ryokan, I expected a much better spa experience. Unfortunately, it was the smallest spa I’ve encountered in all the Japanese hotels I’ve stayed at. While we were at breakfast, our room was cleaned despite having a ‘Do Not Clean’ sign on the door. It was a rainy day, and we planned to stay a little longer in the room before checkout, so it was quite inconvenient, especially since all the futons had been taken. From 9 a.m. onwards, we could clearly hear housekeeping outside, waiting for us to leave.

The reception staff were exceptionally friendly, making me feel right at home. The location offers a view of the Dotonbori River, yet the soundproof windows ensured a peaceful stay. The space was spacious and comfortable, and the hygiene amenities provided were of excellent quality. The futon was in good condition, without any signs of wear. The hotel is conveniently located near Nippombashi Station and is surrounded by popular markets in the Dotonbori area.

There are entry restrictions between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM, which I believe can be limiting for guests.