Osaka Ryokan

Osaka has few true ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), so here are our Kyoto and Nara picks.

[Osaka ryokan]

Because it was bombed flat in WWII, Osaka doesn’t have many ryokan. Instead, Osaka has a wide variety of hotels in all price ranges. See my Osaka Hotels page for our recommendations.

If you want a real Japanese ryokan experience, we suggest staying in one of Kyoto’s great ryokan; see our Kyoto Ryokan page for details.

Alternatively, you can also find many great ryokan in nearby Nara; see our Nara Ryokan page for details.

Where Are These Places Located?

• Open the Osaka map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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