20 Ryokan in Kansai

Located in the Nanki Katsuura hot-spring area, guests at Hotel Urashima can enjoy natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. The hotel offers 4 other public hot-spring baths. The property offers free shuttle service by car or ferry for limited hours per day, both a 10-minute ride from JR Kii Katsuura Station. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer and a coin launderette is provided for guests to use. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a karaoke room is available as well. A breakfast and dinner buffet are served at the hotel’s dining room. Urashima Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum.

Hotel New Awaji offers spacious rooms with beautiful sea views, some with a private outdoor bath. It features public hot spring baths, an outdoor sea-side pool and 5 dining options. Rooms at Hotel New Awaji have tatami-mat flooring and traditional futon bedding. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a fridge. Some rooms have a terrace and a private open-air bath. Guests can relax with various types of massages including Thai, Hawaiian and Thalassotherapy. Hotel New Awaji has a playground and offers bicycle rentals. Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate can enjoy traditional Japanese meals, prepared with fresh seafood and Awaji beef, in the room. Home-made pastry can be enjoyed in tea lounge Seagull, while night lounge Hibiscus offers karaoke and Bar Awaji features jazz music. Hotel New Awaji is a 10-minute ride from the Sumoto Express Bus Centre, with the hotel’s complimentary shuttle. Sumoto-jo Castle is a 10-minute drive away.

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The traditional rooms at Yunominesou Ryokan have sliding paper screens, floor cushions and Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Guests can relax in the Yukata robe or watch the LCD TV. All rooms include a toilet, an electric kettle and a fridge. The ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the beautiful Kumano Kodo forest path, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 37 km from JR Shingu Train Station and 53 km from JR Kiitanabe Train Station. On-site parking is free. Guests can enjoy a game of ping-pong or billiards, or browse the gift shop. Two private hot-spring bathes can be used when it's available. A set-menu Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the property restaurant. Guests with dinner included in the rate must check in by 18:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests checking in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given. There are no restaurants in the area, so dining at the hotel is recommended.

Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the famous Gion of Kyoto, steps from the Yasaka Shrine. It features Japanese-style accommodation with traditional multi-course meals and free WiFi. Guestrooms at Ryokan Yuzuya feature antique furnishings and seasonal wildflowers arrangements. All rooms include tatami (woven straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Guests can relax to the scent of Japanese citron as they soak in the warm public baths. English-speaking staff will be able to assist with sightseeing arrangements. Isshinkyo Restaurant serves lunch and traditional Japanese dinners. Yuzuya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Chion-in Temple and Chorakuji Temple. It is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Train Station and a 5-minute drive from Kennin-ji Temple.

Seikoro Ryokan is located in Kyoto, a 7-minute drive from JR Kyoto Station. Featuring traditional Japanese-style accommodation, it offers a public bath and massage services. Free Wi-Fi access is available at the entire property. All guestrooms come with ironing facilities and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. The public bath area features spa facilities and wooden bathtubs. The hotel also provides luggage storage and has a gift shop. Japanese or Western breakfast is served at Ryokan Seikoro. Authentic local dishes are served for dinner in a traditional Japanese setting. The Ryokan is a 5-minute drive from Sanjusangen-do Temple and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Kyoto National Museum and Shichijo Train Station are about a 10-minute walk away. Free parking is provided.

Boasting sea views, Kurhouse Shirahama provides accommodation with a spa and wellness centre, a fitness centre and an open-air bath, around 1.7 km from Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa. Offering free private parking, the 2-star ryokan is 600 metres from Shirarahama Beach. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with hot tub in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Kurhouse Shirahama also features an indoor pool and a hot tub for guests to relax in. A car rental service is available at the accommodation. Kishu Museum of Art is 1.9 km from Kurhouse Shirahama, while Heisogen Park is 2.4 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.

Ako Onsen Shokichi has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ako, 2.6 km from Karafuneyama Beach. It is set 37 km from Hachimangu Shrine and features a lift. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a hot spring bath, hot tub, and public bath, as well as pool with a view. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami. At the ryokan, units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A selection of options including local specialities and juice is available for the Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Bizen Fukuoka Folk Museum is 37 km from the ryokan, while Nakazaki Residence is 37 km from the property. Okayama Airport is 65 km away.

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station. It is set 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides a lift. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a microwave. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Nestled just a 5-minute walk from historic Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyo no Yado Sangen Ninenzaka offers free WiFi access and a beautiful Japanese garden. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 20-minute taxi ride away. Japanese-style rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can relax with a cup of green tea at the seating area featuring a low table and seating cushions. A kettle, a refrigerator, and a safety deposit box can be found in the rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Guests can enjoy a city view from the terrace on the 4th floor. The bustling Shijo area is a 15-minute walk away, while Kyoto’s geisha district, Gion, is just a 10-minute walk from Kyo no Yado. The golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji Temple can be accessed within a 1-hour bus ride from the property.

志摩半島 Shima Hanto is situated in Shima, 40 km from Ise Grand Shrine, 41 km from Oharai-machi, as well as 6.6 km from Mugisaki Lighthouse. The air-conditioned accommodation is 700 metres from Azuri Beach, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The ryokan has a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. The ryokan features a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Tomoyama Observatory is 13 km from 志摩半島 Shima Hanto, while Kirigaki Observatory is 14 km from the property. Nagoya Airport is 183 km away.

Situated within 1.6 km of Himeji Castle and 31 km of Omiya Hachiman Shrine, 姫路城下町古民家旅館 侘寂 features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Himeji. With free private parking, the property is 31 km from Miki History Museum and 31 km from Miki City Horimitsu Art Museum. Shonyu-ji Temple is 32 km away and Jyogon-ji Temple is 32 km from the ryokan. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a tatami and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hair dryer, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. Miki Municipal Hardware Museum is 31 km from the ryokan, while The Ruins of Miki Castle is 31 km from the property. Kobe Airport is 70 km away.

800 metres from Shirarahama Beach, くろしお想 is a recently renovated property set in Shirahama and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.6 km from Shirahama Art Museum. The ryokan has parking on-site, a hot spring bath and luggage storage space. All units at the ryokan come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. A fridge and kettle are also offered. At the ryokan, the units include bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kishu Museum of Art is 2.5 km from くろしお想, while Heisogen Park is 2.6 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in Shinonsen in the Hyogo region, Syofuso provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. It is situated 19 km from Daijoji Temple and features luggage storage space. North Disaster Earthquake Monument is 49 km from the ryokan and Kehi Shrine is 50 km away. 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. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Kinumaki Shrine is 47 km from Syofuso, while Seto Shrine is 49 km away. Tottori Airport is 33 km from the property.

Set 600 metres from Hirou Shrine, 500 metres from Seigantoji Temple and 7.9 km from Fudarakusanji Temple, 民宿美滝山荘 Mitaki Sanso Traditional Minshuku near the Kumano Kodo, just 5 Minutes from Nachi Falls and Nachi Taisha Shrine provides accommodation located in Nachikatsuura. The property is around 9 km from Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, 18 km from Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall and 20 km from Hiromitsu Ochiai Baseball Hall. The ryokan offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a tatami, a TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The breakfast offers à la carte, vegetarian or vegan options. Kamikura Shrine is 21 km from the ryokan, while Kumano Hayatama Taisha is 22 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 90 km away.

Set 17 km from Subaru Hall, 23 km from Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall and 24 km from Tanpi Shrine, 真田昌幸-幸村父子の隠れ宿 紀伊見荘 offers accommodation located in Hashimoto. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy mountain views. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a wardrobe. A fridge and kettle are also offered. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Kurohimeyamakofun is 24 km from the ryokan, while Mihara History Museum is 24 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 47 km away.

Set near Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center, KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura Kumano Kodo is in Nachikatsuura and offers free private parking and a restaurant. With an open-air bath, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Units are equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms also offer sea views. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV and slippers. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2 km from the ryokan, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 8 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 84 km away.

Musashi features Japanese-style accommodations and a hot-spring bath for guests to relax in. JR Shirahama Train Station is a 20-minute drive away. A free local shuttle bus is available from the station to the hotel on a first-come first-serve basis. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. Each includes a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle. The en suite bathroom has slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can request for massages or go the spa for relaxation. A gift shop is available for buying local products, and a karaoke room can be used as well. Breakfast and dinner include a Japanese and Western buffet, and are served at the dining hall. Nishiki also serves Japanese meals, and refreshments are available at the bar and lounge. Musashi Inn is a 10-minute drive from both Senjojiki and Sandanbeki Cave. Adventure World is a 15-minute drive away.

Koyasan Gokuraku Stay is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park, 46 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park. It is situated 38 km from Kishi Station and features private check-in and check-out. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. There is a coffee shop on-site. Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore is 47 km from Koyasan Gokuraku Stay, while Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 61 km away.