87%Kaneyoshi Ryokan

They were very thoughtful

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by anttru2253 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

2

The staff were excellent - so helpful - providing us with trains and connections from JR Namba to the airport as we were flying out the following morning (without us even asking for them). It's a little dated but very clean and you can't beat it for location right beside Dotombori.

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by eimearodo – posted on Oct 30, 2008

2

The floormat was smelly.

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by suuyi – posted on Oct 22, 2008

3

Probably used to be nice, but a little run down. In a redlight distric type street, although quite convenient to a good bit of Osaka. Not the easiest place to find, but we made it. Staff was unfriendly, and actually made us leave our key with them when we went out to dinner. Never found out... more Probably used to be nice, but a little run down. In a redlight distric type street, although quite convenient to a good bit of Osaka. Not the easiest place to find, but we made it. Staff was unfriendly, and actually made us leave our key with them when we went out to dinner. Never found out if that was normal or not. Probably won't stay their again.close

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by fraggler – posted on Oct 20, 2008

3

The staff was friendly and the room was great; also bigger than what we'd gotten used too. To find the place, we had a taxi call the hotel to ask for directions. I'd recommend ordering (Japanese) breakfast at this hotel. The breakfast was good, but the best part was starting the day off by... more The staff was friendly and the room was great; also bigger than what we'd gotten used too. To find the place, we had a taxi call the hotel to ask for directions. I'd recommend ordering (Japanese) breakfast at this hotel. The breakfast was good, but the best part was starting the day off by having it served to our room. Great service. If anime/manga/maid cafes is your thing, don't miss out Den Den town, which is within walking distance.close

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by dagur – posted on Sep 20, 2008

4

Too old, it feel the 80's...

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by Clemo8615 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

9

Nice place, really original feeling. Real experience but with mod cons.

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by Lassial – posted on Sep 4, 2008

9

Very correct, that's all. Try the bar next Zing.

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by jordi7840 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

the propitiator of this ryokan speaks perfect english and is very veryhelpful for basic concierge services! definitely recommended. also, i read other reviews that mentioned difficulty finding it... well, if you are lost in japan it's probably your own fault. the subway offers and excellent... more the propitiator of this ryokan speaks perfect english and is very veryhelpful for basic concierge services! definitely recommended. also, i read other reviews that mentioned difficulty finding it... well, if you are lost in japan it's probably your own fault. the subway offers and excellent map of the area, between the online map and the subway i was fine.close

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by importedpolyester3078 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

3

good location

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by chokido – posted on Aug 11, 2008

1

This place was ok, it was in a central location, but in a red light district so there were heaps of brothels around. but it had a nice japanese bath and the rooms themselves were nice and clean for the cheap price. Although it is really hard to find and dont rely on the directions they give you,... more This place was ok, it was in a central location, but in a red light district so there were heaps of brothels around. but it had a nice japanese bath and the rooms themselves were nice and clean for the cheap price. Although it is really hard to find and dont rely on the directions they give you, google it or something before you go otherwise your stuck in a red light district asking for directions.close

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by alexandracadams9099 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

3

This was the best place I stayed in Japan. It is really close to Dotombori and Namba, main points to start sightseeing. The place was really clean and spacious. Staff was really kind also. I highly recommend Kaneyoshi Ryokan.

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by zammiya – posted on Jul 8, 2008

1

Excellent that they let me cancel the last night and paid 0.9 back. Not much English speaking skills, but that's common. Very spacey room. Nice bath. Excellent location. Cheap.

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by ovikholt7266 – posted on Jun 28, 2008

6

The location is perfect. Its right in the heart of the action. My room was gigantic. A professional hotel at a good price. The staff was very kind. Highly recommended!

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by asuanlarm8590 – posted on Jun 27, 2008

12

Lovely friendly staff, and a geat scorching hot communal bath perfect for easing a travellers aching feet and joints!

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by jamesdale6337 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

2

friendy and helpful staff, very clean & tidy and rooms well serviced. good central location, 12pm curfew as usual with ryokans can hinder partying but you'll get that everywhere. would stay again for sure.

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by shannonthic – posted on Jun 9, 2008

1

Normal hotel room. Excellent location.

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by Johangar – posted on May 14, 2008

5

We very much enjoyed our stay here. The breakfasts were excellent but a little early for my teenagers. As we were here over the weekend, it did get quite rowdy at night in the area around the ryokan which made getting to sleep a little difficult. Overall, an excellent budget ryokan.

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by noleary3238 – posted on Apr 28, 2008

4

A very nice traditional ryokan. Nothing to complain about, but as common in rykans no additonal things to have fun.

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by mskardelly6718 – posted on Apr 26, 2008

1

I would recommend this Ryokan to anyone,we had a great stay here. The location is great, probably a little difficult to　find initially however we were first time novice travellers in Japan. One tip for Ryokan owners would be to put an English map & Japanese map up on the web. We would stay...

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by maguirebarbara9870 – posted on Apr 21, 2008

4

Nice quiet little place to retreat to in the middle of a raucous, neon part of Osaka. Great value, even though the shower was emotionally challenged.

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by sonofthemother9214 – posted on Feb 23, 2008

2

thankyou for the wonderful time we had at kanayoshi ryokan - you made our stay very enjoyable. Linda, Anna, Jacob and Oliver.

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by linda3600 – posted on Feb 15, 2008

1

I enjoyed my stay here in the ryokan-style room. The hostel is very easy to find, even arriving on my own at 10pm without directions. My room was very quiet even though the street was the sort of place where businessmen party - although it has some dodgy-looking nightclubs, it didn't seem... more I enjoyed my stay here in the ryokan-style room. The hostel is very easy to find, even arriving on my own at 10pm without directions. My room was very quiet even though the street was the sort of place where businessmen party - although it has some dodgy-looking nightclubs, it didn't seem dangerous or intimidating to a solo female walking around.close

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by furlong – posted on Feb 2, 2008

3

Wonderful place to stay, great location not far from the subway (follow the 'how to get there easy' instructions below), friendly staff who are helpful and the rooms are great and feel really traditional. I'd definitely stay here again and will be asking for the same room!

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by peterhagan9268 – posted on Jan 2, 2008

1

really nice place to stay for a japanese experience and fairly good location for going out and shopping etc directions are a nightmare, best to go to information centre in the station and asking for directions before leaving exit 14, we were lost for 90 minutes...not good with the rucksack on haha

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by keithtoles3972 – posted on Dec 7, 2007

5

Very nice staff and it is very close to the shopping area in Osaka.

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by onionbeez5614 – posted on Nov 29, 2007

1

I strongly recommend this place to anyone: really cheap for the quality, clean, comfortable, nice service, ofuro, and very helpful staff. You won't be disapointed. The only negative point I see is its location (not easy to find by the way): in a sex street, quite far from the nearest JR station.... more I strongly recommend this place to anyone: really cheap for the quality, clean, comfortable, nice service, ofuro, and very helpful staff. You won't be disapointed. The only negative point I see is its location (not easy to find by the way): in a sex street, quite far from the nearest JR station. But on the other hand it is close from the Namba main steet.close

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by virtualzavie5502 – posted on Nov 26, 2007

1

other reviewers said this place was hard to find. its easy to find if you open your mouth and ask anyone at the nearest train station.. and if you cant ask locals you shouldnt travel in the first place. anyway it is in a red light district but compared to any other red light districts its very... more other reviewers said this place was hard to find. its easy to find if you open your mouth and ask anyone at the nearest train station.. and if you cant ask locals you shouldnt travel in the first place. anyway it is in a red light district but compared to any other red light districts its very tame.. in fact you wouldnt really pick it.. i would stay here again for sureclose

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by andrewdavi1847 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

12

Hard to find, the information on Hosteworld.com dosent make it an easy place to find and even when you are in the right location its still hard to find as the sign is in the doorway, not out in the street

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by Rageevolution – posted on Jan 15, 2007

6

Clean and tidy, walking distance from Dotombori and Shinsaibashi. Spoke enough English to get me in the door and generally very helpful.

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by Firemoo – posted on Dec 23, 2006

1

The staff were very very helpful and friendly although the Hostel is a bit hard to find. Its so close to Kyoto station that taxi drivers dont really want to take you there but no one knows where it is. I definitely recommend it. The ryokan style room was very large for the two of us and its was... more The staff were very very helpful and friendly although the Hostel is a bit hard to find. Its so close to Kyoto station that taxi drivers dont really want to take you there but no one knows where it is. I definitely recommend it. The ryokan style room was very large for the two of us and its was very traditional. I loved the experience. There are loads of shops and restaurants nearby. We only stayed one night in Osaka but we wish we had more time there.close

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by sophiea1298 – posted on Dec 4, 2006

6

We enjoyed stayed at the Kaneyoshi Ryohan; however, we were surprised that the hotel is located in a red lighted street, it is very convience but kind of scary with so many escort services on the street.

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by Lychee4261 – posted on Nov 30, 2006

1

Worth the Money and a decent/seedy part of town!! Not to in your face though so its ok. Right in the centre of the Namba area, lots of stuff to do and see in the area.

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by phill179 – posted on Nov 18, 2006

4

Fantastic value for money- real ryokan style room (which was huge) in the heart of the Doton- bori which is right in the centre of the action. On a street with a few strip bars but in Japan this still feels totally safe. Would definately come back here. Loved it

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by Laylac – posted on Oct 8, 2006

14

It was a good choice! very nice and exciting area around the hotel.

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by berger4442 – posted on Oct 4, 2006

2

A little bit more expensive than others but in a fantastic location, the staff are really helpful and the room was really spacious and comfortable. The location is definitely the biggest bonus of this venue.

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by ngiers – posted on Sep 22, 2006

2

We were to stay at the Kaneyoshi Ryokan for 2 nights but only stayed for 1 night because the air conditioner didn't work, etc. I would NOT recommend this to ANYONE.

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by czechg – posted on Aug 3, 2006

2

The street seemed strange at first sight (some clubs) but it was not at all a problem in the end since we never went through it again (passing by the parallel street much nicer). Best place to party at night and still the hotel is incredibly quiet. Loved the japanese style room (very large and... more The street seemed strange at first sight (some clubs) but it was not at all a problem in the end since we never went through it again (passing by the parallel street much nicer). Best place to party at night and still the hotel is incredibly quiet. Loved the japanese style room (very large and bright too). note: this is more a hotel than a hostel.close

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by bat10 – posted on Jul 25, 2006

2

very clean, wonderful staff.. I had a great time here. strongly recommended.

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by dhmoo – posted on Jul 23, 2006

1

The price is great for you to stay in downtown. Around the hostel is the shopping area. If you are a female, please don¡¦t stay outside alone too late because of lots of night clubs on the street. The room is really clean and quite private if you don¡¦t want to be disturbed. The most... more The price is great for you to stay in downtown. Around the hostel is the shopping area. If you are a female, please don¡¦t stay outside alone too late because of lots of night clubs on the street. The room is really clean and quite private if you don¡¦t want to be disturbed. The most wonderful part should be the transportation. You may just spend 10 minutes going to the subway station, or 15 minutes on foot going to the JR train station to take it to the International Airport. Around the hostel sit one great Japanese seafood restaurant and one delicious noodles stand.close

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by josun7203 – posted on Jul 4, 2006

6