Let's stay in a little deep Osaka ♪ 7 long-established ryokan in Naniwa where you can feel the warmth of nostalgia

Osaka is known as the city of business, and commerce is very thriving. Merchants serve their customers with smiles and conversation. This spirit is the same in ryokan and lodgings. If you are traveling from another region, you may be a little surprised by the bustle and service-oriented spirit. However, there is something about spending a few days there that makes it comfortable. This time, we will focus on long-established ryokan that have been watching over Osaka for a long time and introduce them to you.

Hotel Kuramoto is ryokan located in the city, about a 3-minute walk from Dotonbori, the center of Osaka. Its location is excellent, but it is also a relaxing ryokan. The lobby of this inn has the atmosphere of a long-established inn, and the nostalgic atmosphere makes you feel like you've traveled back in time, making you forget all the fatigue of your travels.

There is also a large bath where you can relax and unwind. It's nice to be able to enjoy a large hot spring-like onsen even in the city. This large bath will surely relieve your tired feet after eating your way through Dotonbori!

All rooms are Japanese-style. After a refreshing bath, you'll want to relax in a room with tatami mats and futons. There are various types of rooms available, so you can choose the type of room you like based on the number of people in your group.

Yamatoya Honten is located along the river in Dotonbori. The nearest station is Nihonbashi Station, about a 3-minute walk away. ryokan has been in business for over 100 years, but the building itself has a beautiful atmosphere. Dotonbori 100 years ago must have been completely different from what it is today.

In addition to Japanese-style rooms and Japanese-Western style rooms, there are also rooms where you can stay with pets. From the room windows you can see a panoramic view of Dotonbori, a view that is truly Osaka.

Since you're staying in Dotonbori, it's fun to go on a food tour or visit restaurants nearby, but if you're staying for a few nights, we recommend having dinner at Yamatoya Honten. You can enjoy a luxurious banquet meal, including sashimi and sukiyaki, in your room! There is also a plan where you can eat "kue nabe" for a limited time.

Tomita Station is about 30-40 minutes by train from Osaka city. From here, it's about a 10-minute walk to Tondabayashi Jinaicho. The town, which resembles a "museum of old houses" with slightly different streetscapes from the Edo period to the beginning of the Showa period, is an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. In the town is a women-only lodging called "Gofujin-no-yado Tomariya."

The building, which is over 100 years old, has been carefully maintained and kept clean while retaining the traditional Japanese style. You can choose from a range of plans, including accommodation only or meal included.

The cozy and relaxing interior has been renovated bit by bit by the previous owners, while still retaining the old atmosphere. Jinaimachi is home to many shops and galleries that have renovated their interiors while still retaining the old streetscape and Japanese houses, just like this inn. You can easily visit nearby Mount Kongo, so be sure to do so.

Located about a 5-minute walk from Tennoji Station, the traditional family inn "Tabi no Yado Hokoso" is close to the station and has excellent access to the city center. There are plenty of tourist spots around Tennoji Station, such as Shitennoji Temple and Tsutenkaku.

The greatest attraction of Hokoso is that, despite its convenient location, it is a place where you can feel nostalgic and relax away from the hustle and bustle. The building has a calm appearance that makes it hard to believe you are in the city, and the ryokan are friendly and welcoming. Many people are charmed by the charm of this good old Osaka ryokan, full of human warmth, and are repeat visitors.

Imazato Ryokan a traditional business ryokan located about a 5-minute walk from Imazato Station. It is conveniently located for sightseeing in Koreatown Tsuruhashi and Nara. Because it is away from the center, it is quiet at night and you can relax and unwind.

The rooms are Japanese-style with futons and a Japanese-style tatami mat. There is also a bathtub, and amenities such as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and yukata are all provided. Although it is a traditional room, it is well-cleaned and has a clean feeling.

The dining room shared by all guests has the feel of a private guesthouse. Breakfast is freshly cooked rice, warm miso soup, and side dishes. This small, family-run inn has a homey feel, with kind hospitality and the warmth of a relative's home.

Located within an hour by car or train from Osaka city, Fushioukaku is the closest onsen ryokan to Osaka city. If you want to take a dip in a natural onsen onsen while traveling, this is a must-see! It's ryokan worth stopping by even if you have to go a little further.

onsen is a radium onsen that springs from within the inn's grounds. It is said to have skin-beautifying effects, and your skin will feel smooth after bathing. Refresh your body and mind in the open-air bath with a beautiful view!

"Fushioukaku" is a long-established ryokan that has been in business for over 80 years, but the rooms have been renovated, so they look very clean. The tatami rooms have a modern atmosphere. It seems like it would be nice to relax in the room while looking out the window at the river and trees.

Ryugukan is a long-established ryokan located on a hill overlooking Osaka Bay, about a 7-minute walk from Tanoura Station on the Nankai Main Line. The azaleas planted at the entrance by the owner's grandfather bloom in full bloom to match the cherry blossoms, turning a beautiful pink color. You can feel the warmth of the beautifully maintained garden.

meal are kaiseki cuisine made with seafood sourced from a nearby market, and can be enjoyed in a Japanese-style room while taking in the view of Osaka Bay.

Ryugukan, which was founded in the Meiji era, has a nostalgic atmosphere that still retains the appearance of that time. The well-maintained courtyard that can be seen from inside the building makes you feel even more nostalgic. It is close to Kansai Airport and there are rooms with a panoramic view of Osaka Bay, and gazing at the vast sky with the planes flying by will give you an indescribable feeling of exhilaration.

Even if you don't ask for directions, if you look at a map they will give you directions. That's the city of Osaka. Feel the warmth of the Osaka people, eat delicious food, and relax at ryokan in the evening. It would be wonderful to have a trip like that. If you stay at an Osaka inn, where the hospitality is overflowing with smiles, you will surely be drawn to a smile as you travel. You will be enveloped in a nostalgic warmth that will warm your heart♪