Onyado Nono Nanba — Hotel in Osaka

Onyado Nono Namba Natural Hot Spring – Osaka

During our previous stay in Osaka, we had the pleasure of experiencing Onyado Nono Namba, a charming ryokan-style hotel that combines the warmth of traditional Japanese hospitality with the convenience of a modern city location. Situated just steps from the lively Dotonbori district and Namba Station, it offers the perfect balance between cultural immersion and easy access to Osaka’s most famous attractions.

From the moment we entered, we were greeted by a serene atmosphere that immediately set it apart from typical urban hotels. Guests remove their shoes at the entrance, and the soft tatami-style flooring throughout the property creates a sense of calm and comfort. The lobby, decorated with natural wood and warm lighting, felt both elegant and welcoming.

Our room, though compact as is common in Japan, was beautifully appointed with a blend of modern amenities and traditional touches—sliding shoji doors, low furniture, and a comfortable futon-style bed. The layout was thoughtfully designed to make the most of the space, and the attention to detail made it feel cozy and inviting.

One of the standout features of Onyado Nono is its natural hot spring baths. The onsen facilities are exceptional, with both indoor and outdoor baths fed by mineral-rich waters, along with saunas and cold plunge pools. The outdoor bath, surrounded by greenery and softly lit in the evening, provided a peaceful escape after a day of exploring Osaka’s vibrant streets.

The hotel also offers complimentary late-night ramen, a delightful treat that perfectly captures the friendly, generous spirit of Japanese hospitality. The breakfast buffet was another highlight, featuring a variety of Japanese and Western dishes, all freshly prepared and beautifully presented.

For photographers, Onyado Nono offers opportunities to capture the charm of traditional Japanese design without leaving the city center. From the intimate ambiance of the onsen to the inviting public spaces, it’s a place that blends cultural authenticity with urban convenience.

We enjoyed our stay here so much that we are already considering a return in december 2025. Onyado Nono Namba will be featured in our upcoming Photolator Guide to Japan, recognized as one of Osaka’s best options for travelers and photographers seeking a traditional Japanese atmosphere in the heart...

Embarking on my Japanese adventure, I sought out a lodging experience that echoed the essence of traditional ryokans. Nono Hotel, highly touted by local friends, effortlessly captured the spirit of tranquility and authenticity.Traveling by train: Alight at Kintetsu-Nippombashi station. It's a 2 minutes walk to the hotel (Exit 6), Take an escalator up to Lift C to avoid carrying your luggage up or down the stairs.Upon check-in, the ryokan ambiance envelops guests, with tatami-clad floors inviting a serene journey. Attentive staff meticulously tend to luggage wheels, while shoe deposit lockers ensure a seamless transition to the footwear-free zone beyond.Venturing barefoot through the hotel, clad in provided lounge wear and socks, epitomizes relaxation. While rooms exude cleanliness, minor dustiness and bath floor stains slightly mar the pristine aesthetic. TV amenities lack modern streaming options but offer * films accessible via reception.The onsen experience, though compact, unveils a gem in the outdoor bath. Stone-lined pools, adorned with twinkling fairy lights, evoke celestial serenity. Complimentary skincare essentials and body towels accentuate the indulgent ritual. They have limited hair dryers, so you might want to time your exit or use the one in your room.After your steamy bath, or suana session, you can grab a free prebiotic drinks between 5-10am, or free ice cream between 3pm-1am. It's located right outside of the public bath.And for those who are shy to bare fully in the public bath, you can enjoy showering in your room. All the amenities is also available there (except the free prebiotics and ice cream).Breakfast is not provided in the room package, but they do serve hot coffee on level 1 everyday between 6-11am. If you would like to cook your instant noodles, hot water is also on level 1, you can enjoy your food in the restuarant, at the lobby or in your room.My stay at Osaka could not get better when I found out they serve free-flow yonakisoba every night for supper between 9:30-11pm. The ramen slaps and it comes with a drink buffet too!Nono Hotel transcends mere accommodation, offering a holistic sanctuary for the weary traveler. With outlets all over Japan, I highly recommend staying here for a couple nights to really...

Our trip is a family trip, where we booked 4 rooms to accommodate 7 adults and 5 children via Agoda. As general rule of staying for hotel in Japan, we expected child under age 12 to be staying for free if sharing bed with adult. However, we were told at check in that we need to pay additional JPY2,000 per child per night for 2 child who is age 4 and 5. Ok as this maybe just our ignorance of their terms of stays. ||As for the room, it was so compact that you can’t even keep your luggage case open in the room or you’ll be blocked from entrance. You can hardly bend over in the bathroom.||Most terrible experience was regarding check-out. As a family with 3 kids, we have been busy for packing in the morning, and we request for late check-out which is usually granted without additional charge according to my staying experience in Japan. However, after calling the front desk for a couple of times, someone finally pick up the call and said there will be additional JPY1000 per person per hour for late checkout. The lady only allow us to checkout 30 minutes later without additional charge even we have explained our situations. ||Obviously we can’t make it even we request assistance on packing from our family member. Two staff came to our room after that 30 minutes and said they are going to charge JPY3000 per hour because they saw we have 3 people in the room at that moment. It spent another 10-15 minutes arguing with them that the 3rd person is a family member who is staying in another room and just here to help us for packing!||When we checkout at the front desk, a trainee keep apologizing for it, however, the attitude for the lady performing the checkout was terrible, without greeting or smile. She just asked for the JPY2000 and ask me to sign on the receipt. That’s all, no greeting as a general rule of customer service, leaving a terrible experience and memory...