20 Ryokan in Kansai

Relax in a quiet detached inn at the foot of Ise Grand Shrine. The dazzling gentleness of the moon, the clear beauty of the moon as it draws a sharp arc. Since ancient times, people have admired the moon throughout the four seasons, written poems about it, painted pictures of it, and used it as a guide for the calendar, and have been drawn to its mysterious power. Ise Forest, the land of the gods. The Thousand Forests Villa "Tsukiyomi-no-Za" stands in the silence of a thousand years. Named after Tsukiyomi-no-miya, an annex of the Outer Shrine, this detached inn welcomes you with the sounds of nature, a fluctuating space-time that will help you forget your daily routine, and the healing of the moonlight and the unparalleled hospitality of the seasons. The carefully designed rooms, limited to only six, will make your trip to Ise Grand Shrine even more memorable. Relax in a top-class inn for sightseeing, accommodation, and travel to Ise-Shima and Ise Grand Shrine.

Wakasa Annex features an outdoor hot public bath and free WiFi. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception, drinks vending machines and free parking. Todai-ji Temple is only an 8-minute walk. Soundproof rooms feature a serene interior with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, low furniture and shoji paper screens. Amenities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and toiletries. Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding, and the rooms come with an all-wooden bathroom. Luggage storage is offered before and after check-in/check-out. English maps for exploring the area are available, and the property staff organises free tours guided in English for staying guests. Annex Wakasa serves Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner at the dining area. Dinner is a traditional kaiseki multi-course meal featuring seasonal dishes. The hotel is an 8-minute walk from Japanese garden Isui-en, and a 15-minute walk from Nara Park. Nara Train Station is a 12-minute walk, while Kansai Airport is 80 minutes by bus.

Set in Kyoto, near Gion Shijo Station, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ryokan Inakatei features a garden. The property is around 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple, 1.9 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 2.2 km from Heian Shrine. The ryokan has a public bath, a housekeeping service and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a shared bathroom. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km from the ryokan, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 3 km from the property. Itami Airport is 46 km away.

Located in Goza, Shima-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture, the guesthouse "Hitoyo" is a soothing inn surrounded by calm seas and beautiful nature. From the modern Japanese rooms you can enjoy beautiful views of the four seasons, and in the open space you can enjoy an extraordinary moment. Another attraction is the cuisine made with fresh local ingredients and the wide range of activities. With good access and close to tourist attractions, it is an ideal place to stay. This is a recommended place for those looking for the beautiful sea of Ise-Shima and heartwarming hospitality.

Located in Kumano Kodo, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms. On-site parking and bicycle rental are available free of charge. Each room has heating and air conditioning facilities. A flat-screen TV and an electric kettle are also provided. The bathroom includes a bath, a shower and free toiletries. The ryokan offers free WiFi access in public areas. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast buffet and Japanese dinner. The ryokan is a 1-minute walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.

吉野荘湯川屋 Yoshinosou Yukawaya in Yoshino provides adults-only accommodation with an open-air bath and a garden. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Subaru Hall. The property offers allergy-free units and is situated 42 km from Nara Station. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Every unit is equipped with a safety deposit box and free WiFi, while certain rooms come with a terrace. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an à la carte or an Asian breakfast. A minimarket is available at the ryokan. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. If you would like to discover the area, walking tours is possible in the surroundings. Tanpi Shrine is 45 km from 吉野荘湯川屋 Yoshinosou Yukawaya, while Mihara History Museum is 46 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 80 km away.

A 10-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ryokan Yamazaki offers a hot public bath and serves breakfast and traditional dinners for an additional fee. The Japanese rooms are air-conditioned, and many have garden views. Each room at Ryokan Yamazaki features Japanese-style futon bedding on top of a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Some rooms come with an en suite bathroom. All rooms include green tea and a fridge, and some have free Wi-Fi. Parking is free, and the ryokan is a 30-minute drive from JR Kyoto Train Station. Utano Train Station and Ninnan Temple are both a 20-minute walk away, while Ryuan Temple is a 30-minute walk. A free-use internet PC and a coin launderette are located on site. Western and Japanese breakfast sets are available, as are various Japanese favourites for dinner. A Kaiseki multi-course dinner can also be enjoyed.

Open from March 2015, Ebisu Ryokan is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. The completely non-smoking property offers modern Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven straw) floors. Cosy yet functional rooms with in-room WiFi feature Japanese-style futon bedding and a low table with seating cushions. It also comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience. Guests can make a 15-minute train ride to visit the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine or a 17-minute drive to the Shijo Area, a big entertainment and shopping zone. The Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 30-minutes away via public transportation. A coin launderette and a a concierge service are available on site. Guests who wish to book tours or local restaurants should inquire at the concierge. Meals are not provided; however, multiple dining options are available within a walking distance.

・There are three buildings: the main building Oyado Hakusan (Japanese-style room with toilet), the annex "Satoyama Shiki" (room with open-air bath), and the new building "Yotei Sanaeda" (2 bathrooms with a bathroom of 45 meters or more and a toilet). ・There are 7 private hot springs. Guests staying in the main building can use 5 baths, and guests staying in the annex can use 7 baths. Free for a limited time. ・There is a bedrock bath and an esthetic room. ・Free parking lot accommodates 60 cars per minute on foot. ・There is a Japanese dining room and a private dining room. ・Free shuttle service available.

1 minute walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station. The Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium are within walking distance! There is a large natural hot spring bath and 5 free private baths, so you can enjoy bathing in the baths. Dinner is a Japanese kaiseki meal, and breakfast is a buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes.

Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji features a hot tub and air-conditioned guest accommodation in the centre of Kyoto, 600 metres from TKP Garden City Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kyoto Station and a 18-minute walk from Sanjusangen-do Temple. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and full-day security. The ryokan has family rooms. The units at the ryokan are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and slippers, units at the ryokan also provide guests with free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a snack bar and lounge. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.1 km from Nazuna Kyoto Higashi Honganji, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.4 km away. Itami Airport is 44 km from the property.

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 40 km away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

This is a pure Japanese-style three-story wooden inn. There is no elevator. Smoking is prohibited throughout the building.

Situated in Kyotango in the Kyoto region, with Kotohikihama Beach and Amino Shrine nearby, Guesthouse Kobamasou features accommodation with free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.9 km from Amino Choshizan Ancient Tomb. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.4 km from Northern Meridian Monument. The ryokan has a flat-screen TV. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Shizuka Shrine is 4.7 km from the ryokan, while HIKARI BIJYUTUKAN is 11 km from the property. Tajima Airport is 39 km away.

~A hot spring inn boasting hot springs with private baths~ ●High-quality, fresh gold spring water from the adjacent "Ariake source" ●Ginsen spring water that can be enjoyed in four free private baths For those who want to enjoy Arima Onsen, the oldest hot spring in Japan.

Yadoya Kikokuso is set in Kyoto, a 10-minute walk away from JR Kyoto Station and a 5-minute walk from Shichijo Station of the Keihan Line. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2 km from Yadoya Kikokuso. Higashi Honganji Temple and Sanjusangen-do Temple are respectively a 5 and 10-minute walk from the property. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletries. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2 km from Yadoya Kikokuso, while Tofuku-ji Temple is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 37 km from the property.

Situated within 1.1 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and less than 1 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, 京都松澗Matsutani features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Gionmachi. The property features garden views and is 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station and 2.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The ryokan has family rooms. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.2 km from the ryokan, while Shoren-in Temple is 2.6 km from the property. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Luck You Kyoto offers accommodation in Kyoto. Free luggage storage is available. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bath and bidet, with bathrobes and slippers provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Luck You Kyoto features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a shared lounge at the property. The inn also offers bike hire. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.6 km from Luck You Kyoto, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.8 km from the property. Osaka Itami Airport is 37 km away.

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop. The public hot-spring bath on site is made from Hinoki cypress wood and features free flowing natural spring water. Private parking and luggage storage are available on site free of charge. There is a lounge equipped with vending machines for drinks, alcoholic beverages and instant noodles. Coin-operated laundry machines are also available for guests' convenience. Air-conditioned rooms comes with a TV, electric kettle, green tea set and private toilet. Bathroom facilities are shared at this property. Free toiletries including a toothbrush set are provided. Yukata robes are available. Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is located a 10-minute car ride away from Kumano Kodo Hongu Taisha Shrine, a part of UNESCO World Heritage site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range". A grocery store is situated a 5-minute car ride from this property. Buffet breakfast and dinner are offered at adjacent sister property Midoriya.

This modern Japanese inn opened in 2017. In addition to the gold spring, it also has its own silver spring, making it one of the few inns where you can enjoy both. For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese-Western fusion of French cuisine in the restaurant, using ingredients carefully selected by the chef. We also offer relaxation at the in-house spa and a variety of in-room massages. Enjoy a relaxing stay that satisfies your senses, soothed by fine food and hot springs. Some rooms have a hot spring bath with a mixed spring of gold and silver.