20 Lodgings in Kansai

Kyoto Ohara, a village of kindness. Enjoy a luxurious stay in a 250-year-old Japanese house.

A sightseeing and business base overlooking the World Heritage Site of Himeji Castle.

1 minute walk from Universal Studios Japan. The closest official hotel to the park.

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

A hot spring resort where you can play and relax as you please at an affordable price

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

A resort that boasts sophisticated facilities and rooms with a marvelous panoramic view

Handmade cuisine prepared by the proprietress. Reservations are required for the highly popular Kodo Bento lunch boxes

Great seafood, great hot springs, and invigorating views

Exuding an Edo-period ambiance, this traditional inn offers the best of the Ryujin hot springs

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

A beautiful Japanese inn that has maintained its traditional appearance and hospitality

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

Karaoke and a rock sauna at an open-air bath overlooking the ocean. Pets welcome

Located in a town famous for its tuna, this hotel specializes in preparing some of the country’s best tuna

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

An oceanside hot springs resort with beautiful sunset views of Wakanoura

Admire the early-blooming cherry trees at Kimii-dera Temple and enjoy an onsen that contains highly concentrated mineral

This veteran inn boasts traditions carried on from the Genroku era

Enjoy good food with high-quality, spacious rooms and hot springs