20 Lodgings in Kansai

Renovation and renewal. Grandly opened on July 1, 2024!

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

A resort inn with a spectacular view of the ocean, warm hospitality, and comfortable guest rooms!

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

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

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

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

The popular open-air bath looks out across the beach

A bath and inn for adults looking to relax in style

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.

Great seafood, great hot springs, and invigorating views

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

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

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

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

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

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

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

This veteran inn boasts traditions carried on from the Genroku era

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty