With a stay at Ryokan Kuramoto in Osaka (Minami), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Dotonbori and 9 minutes by foot from Kuromon Ichiba Market. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dotonbori Glico Sign and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Namba Grand Kagetsu Theater.
What's nearby
Dotonbori - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kuromon Ichiba Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Dotonbori Glico Sign - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Nipponbashi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Orix Theater - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Kitntetsu-Nipponbashi Station - 8 min walk
Nippombashi Station - 8 min walk
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
salon du kuma3 島之内 - 2 min walk
家の味恒旭 - 2 min walk
朋友雑穀食府 - 2 min walk
鑫福 - 2 min walk
島内小館 - 2 min walk
About this property
Ryokan Kuramoto
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Dotonbori
Ryokan Kuramoto offers 24 accommodations with safes and slippers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, toilets with an electronic bidet, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as karaoke, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.
Languages
Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Self parking on site (JPY 3000 per night)
Limited on-site parking
Food and drink
1 coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
Karaoke
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Bathroom (partially open)
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Electrical adapters/chargers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Safe
Slippers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self parking fee: JPY 3000 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Hotel Kuramoto
Hotel Kuramoto Osaka
Kuramoto Hotel
Kuramoto Osaka
Kuramoto Hotel Osaka
Hotel Kuramoto
Ryokan Kuramoto Hotel
Ryokan Kuramoto Osaka
Ryokan Kuramoto Hotel Osaka
Ryokan Kuramoto Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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!
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
6/10 Okay
Thanapong, Thailand
31 Jan 2016
good
good
Thanapong
6/10 Okay
Lauren, Florida
20 Jan 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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
6/10 Okay
puringo
26 Dec 2015
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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!
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
8/10 Good
Wendy
5 Oct 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wendy
8/10 Good
Katherine, Hong Kong
27 May 2015
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
8/10 Good
Stephen, Hong Kong
10 Nov 2013
Good Price
Hotel is old, but the price is good.
Stephen
8/10 Good
david, MY
18 Sept 2013
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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.
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.
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.