20 Ryokan in Kansai

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. Guests can go hiking through mountain paths or unwind in one of the hotel’s public hot spring baths. Kirinosato Takahara organizes charged activities such as walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes or experience farming. Facilities include drinks vending machines, a shop and free parking. There are Spanish and Chinese speaking staff. Kirinosato Takahara is a 3-minute walk from both the Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride away. Upon reservation, the hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri and the Arisugawa bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Guests sleep in Western beds. All rooms come with an attached private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room.

Located right in front of Shirahama Beach, Shiraraso Grand Hotel offers both Japanese-style accommodations and Western rooms with a tatami area. Rooms come with ocean views and Japanese Yukata robes. Guest can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request relaxing massages for an extra charge. The hotel is a 10-minute drive or bus ride from JR Shirahama Train Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. In the room, guests can sit by the seating area with low tables and enjoy watching the TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season and guests can purchase local products at the souvenir shop. Private reservable hot-spring baths can be requested and a game room is available as well. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can enjoy diving in the area throughout the year, and beach illumination lights attract tourists from December to February. A traditional multi-course dinner and a Japanese breakfast set are served at the dining room. Fresh local seafood dishes are offered at Isokaze restaurant. Hotel Grand Shiraraso is a 15-minute drive from Adventure World. The Sandanbeki Caves and Toretore Market are located a 10-minute drive away. Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

From its hilltop location, Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura features beautiful sunrise and ocean views, hot spring baths and karaoke. It serves Japanese cuisine, and offers a free shuttle to/from Kintetsu Toba Station upon advance reservation. Massage treatments can be arranged. Guests at Kagura Ijika Daiichi Hotel can unwind in public indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, which are separate for men and women. They can play table tennis or experience feeding wild hawks. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk, free parking and vending machines for drinks and snacks. The property offers rooms with a Japanese-style area, some boasting a private open-air hot spring bath. They are fitted with beds or traditional futon bedding, and include an LCD TV, a fridge and yukata robes. An air humidifier and toiletries are provided. A breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western food is catered daily at the dining room. A kaiseki traditional multi-course dinner is served at the dining room, while some rooms include private dining in the guest room. Ijika Daiichi Hotel Kagura is a 25-minute drive from Mikimoto Pearl Island or Kintetsu Toba Train Station. The Ise Jingu Shrine or historical theme park Azuchi Momoyama Era Village (Ise Azuchi Momoyama Bunka Mura) can be visited a 1-hour drive away.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese Modern Room with Twin bed and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Yasaka Shrine or Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a TV and electric kettle . They come with a private bathroom including a shower and bathtub. Spacious baths are available on site, upon request. The Kyoto-Style Inn provides luggage storage.

You can request local sake or ingredients. Spiny lobster, abalone, flounder and sea bream served alive. Has bidet toilets and an elevator.

A lodging that boasts a large open-air bath with natural hot spring water constantly flowing and one of Japan's finest private open-air baths.The open-air bath, surrounded by tranquil mountains, offers a stunning view of a star-filled sky through the steam at night.Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing moment.

EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel features a public bath and air-conditioned guest accommodation in Asago, 27 km from Ito Kiyonaga Museum, 28 km from Toyooka City History Museum and 32 km from Choanji Temple. This 4-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a traditional restaurant. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle and a smartphone. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, all units include bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at EN Takeda Castle Town Hotel can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kozoji Temple is 49 km from the accommodation, while Soun-ji Temple is 49 km away. Tajima Airport is 38 km from the property.

Located just 39 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Kosenkaku Yoshinoya provides accommodation in Totsukawa with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as a lift. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 17 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking ryokan features a hot spring bath. The ryokan is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a shared bathroom. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis at the ryokan. Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum is 40 km from Kosenkaku Yoshinoya. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 77 km away.

Conveniently situated in the centre of Kyoto, Yadoya Nishijinso provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers full-day security and a housekeeping service. The ryokan features family rooms. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also provided. The units include a shared bathroom, slippers and bed linen. The area is popular for walking tours, and free use of bicycles is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Popular points of interest near Yadoya Nishijinso include Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Nijo Castle. Itami Airport is 47 km away.