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.

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.

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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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.

Kaneyoshi Ryokan gives you the 'Japanese sleeping experience' with tatami room, tea, and a public bath. At the height of summer, no one was using the bath, so I had it to myself. The ryokan's location is fantastic for enjoying the night life of Doton-duri street. The staff are concerned for guests and were patient and thorough in explaining everything we wanted to know.

I have no complaints about the ryokan. It was a good experience and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. I recommend having one of the Crab set meals. They cost about 3900, but are well worth it if you want the Japanese crab eating experience. It was superb.

The staff were genuinely helpful and friendly, which we truly appreciated. The location and the view were both amazing. Staying in a traditional ryokan right in the heart of Dotonbori made the experience truly unique—a must-visit!

There were no properly sized towels, and the ones provided seemed quite old. I didn’t enjoy the breakfast, although I believe that’s more due to the traditional Japanese breakfast style—with items like pickles and fish—rather than any fault of the hotel.

Really comfortable room - we loved the tatami flooring and futons, and the layout was great with the separated window room looking out over the river. Comfiest pillows of the whole holiday (we stayed in 5 hotels over 3 weeks). The location was ideal, though maybe not great if you have children with you. The onsen was fabulous - I am quite heavily tattooed and they had no problem with it all, so it was the only onsen I had the opportunity to use during my holiday.