When you stay at Ryokan Kuramoto, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi-suji. Also, Kuromon Ichiba Market and Dotonbori Glico Sign are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is only a short walk: Nippombashi Station is 8 minutes and Nagahoribashi Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
Japanese
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (JPY 3000 per night)
On-site parking is limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
What to do
Karaoke
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
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 100–300 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. The tax does not apply to nightly rates under JPY 7,000. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Parking
Self-parking costs JPY 3000 per night
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Hotel Kuramoto Osaka
Hotel Kuramoto
Kuramoto Osaka
Kuramoto Hotel Osaka
Hotel Kuramoto
Ryokan Kuramoto Hotel
Ryokan Kuramoto Osaka
Ryokan Kuramoto Hotel Osaka
Frequently asked questions
Does Ryokan Kuramoto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ryokan Kuramoto 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 Ryokan Kuramoto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ryokan Kuramoto?
Yes. Self-parking costs JPY 3000 per night. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ryokan Kuramoto?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Ryokan Kuramoto like?
Ryokan Kuramoto is a short 8-minute walk from Nippombashi Station and 4 minutes' walk from Dotonbori.
Ryokan Kuramoto Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
William
William, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 July 2024
Great location just steps away from Dotonbori yet very quiet.
Celia
Celia, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
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.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
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!
Xavier
Xavier, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2016
Great Ryokan close to Dotomburi.
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!
C H
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
31 January 2016
good
good
Thanapong
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 January 2016
Good for a night
This 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.
Lauren
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 December 2015
Good location but needs updating
Very 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.
puringo
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 December 2015
Only two blocks away from the shopping district!
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!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 December 2015
Needs renovation
We 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.
Kirzaka
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 October 2015
Wendy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2015
Nice Ryokan
We are a group with 7 family members, booked a 5-bed and a 2-bed room for 6 nights' stay.
Hotel Kuramoto is a nice hotel with tatami, similar to a traditional Japanese ryokan. Large tables available inside the room so we could chat & have snacks around the table. Perfect for those travelled with family members.
Traditional Japanese hot bath available free of charge in the hotel but it was a pity that we did not have time to enjoy it. Hotel staff were nice and helpful, despite the fact that we requested to return to the hotel room while staff were cleaning up the room in the afternoon.
The room cleanliness is just OK, and the hotel is rather old. However, the room is quite spacious compared with standard Japanese hotels. Also, the location is quite good, just 5-10 minutes to Dotonbori, Kuromon Ichiba Market and Nipponbashi metro station.
Katherine
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2014
Osaka
Always a great place to stay
Richard
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 November 2014
Comfortable hotel right next to Dotonbori!
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! The old man there directed us to a very cheap laundromat just down the street and a few other places. Traditional Japanese style living with lots of lounge space. Was a little sore from sleeping on the floor as the beds are a bit thin. Conveniently within 5 mins walk to Dotonbori!
Tony
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 May 2014
Japanese style hotel experience
Good location.
Alex
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 April 2014
Family run ryokan-style hotel
First of all, the building is kinda old. It's a family run business, hosts are friendly and helpful. It's not difficult to find the hotel and it's pretty close to the Dotonburi etc. Vending machines are literally everywhere. Room size was good, free green tea and some snacks are provided in the room. There is also public bath available on the ground floor. However, we went during Spring season and out of the four of us, two got bitten by some unknown bugs. Unfortunately one of the two reacted to the bites quite badly as she is allergic to the bites. Advice for you is to get a proper repellent in case similar thing happens, other than that it's actually a nice big room with traditional tatami and futon.
Chera
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 April 2014
Osaka stay
Loved Hotel Kuramoto. Wanted an authentic, Japanese experience when we arrived. Didnt want the same old hotel to stay in. You could be anywhere in the world - boring.
Brilliant room. Tatami, futons on the floor - BEST sleep ever. The room was warm for us on our return each night from all our sight seeing. Many thanks.
Excellent location. Short walking distance to Dotinbori - fabulous street of food, culture, shopping & fun.
Subway so so so close as well.
Loved our stay. Will recommend & return.
Tracy
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 February 2014
waiter old,poor ,it say exactly the opposite,poor
The hotel is very poor,I'm not believe your hotel.com,because of the introduction of goods is not identified.your don't send any email to me becauseI'm very anger OK!
HandyLam
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 January 2014
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 November 2013
Great hotel.
Centrally located, clean, nice people, great rooms, affordable. We stayed in a Japanese traditional room, not western style. Tatami mats and futons, we loved it! Will stay there again next time we are in Osaka
Rich
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 November 2013
Good Price
Hotel is old, but the price is good.
Stephen
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 September 2013
Spacious and clean room
There were five of us in staying in the room, and it was very spacious. A simple stone garden just outside the balcony with rolling shutters for privacy. The reception was a little run down and messy as they were in the midst of cleaning when we arrived. Overall a pleasant experience.
david
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2013
Very nice Japanese style hotel!
Walking distance to shopping area! Very nice!
Erix
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
12 September 2013
kind of dumpy
A rather odd hotel. Fells like a 60s or 70s vintage rundown ryokan that one would find in a not very popular onsen area in the boonies -- strange to have something like this in the middle of the city. Proprietors not particularly friendly, and there is no breakfast. Bath not hot enough. My room was clean and had new tatami but overall the place was rather worn and tired.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 September 2013
better than you expected
clean & comfort & quiet...not far form the spot and the staffs are very friendly...although our language was not can full understand but they willing to try for help...feeling good while we were stay.