20 Ryokan in Kansai

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.

Featuring a Japanese garden, hot-spring baths and a vase gallery, Mikuniya is 250 metres from JR Kinosaki-Onsen Train Station. The Japanese rooms have a DVD player and traditional futon beds. Air-conditioned rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens await guests at Mikuniya Ryokan. Each room has an electric kettle and en suite toilet. Bathrooms are shared. Located in the Shirosaki Onsen area, Mikuniya is a 2-minute walk from Sato-no-yu Outdoor Public Hot Spring. The ryokan is 1 km from Kinosaki Ropeway. Kinosaki Marine World is 4.5 km away. Three private baths are available for use free of charge (No reservation required). Free Wi-Fi are offered. Japanese-style breakfasts and dinners are served.

Boasting a spacious garden overlooking the Kumano-Nada Sea and the gentle mountains along the coast, Yado Kayuu features hot-spring baths, a summertime outdoor pool, tennis courts and Japanese rooms with sea views. Traditional Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is available for dinner. Guests at Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu sleep in futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each air-conditioned room has an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. Slippers are also provided. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from JR Kii-Katsuura Train Station on the Kisei Line, and a free shuttle is offered. It is a 10-minute walk to the Taijicho Whale Museum and Taiji Kujirahama Park.

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.

Built in the Meiji era and registered as a cultural asset, Toshiharu Ryokan offers traditional accommodation just a 3-minute walk from Gojo Station and 1 subway stop from JR Kyoto Train Station. Massages are available. Guests at Ryokan Toshiharu sleep in Japanese futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor, and have air conditioning. Green tea and a Yukata robe are provided, and some rooms look out on a small garden. The ryokan is 1 km from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple and about a 15-minute walk from Gojo-Ohashi Bridge and the Kamogawa River. Daimaru Department Store is 900 metres away. Although shared, baths are reserved and then used privately in turns. For breakfast, guests can choose to savour a Japanese served at an additional charge.

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.

Featuring relaxing massages and public baths, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is just a 3-minute walk from Nara’s Kofuku Temple. Rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Guests can choose a room with Western beds or a room with Japanese futons. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature pleasant woodwork. Fresh green tea and cable TV are on offer. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station and 1.5 km from JR Nara Train Station. Todai-ji Temple is a 20-minute walk. Bicycles can be rented. A reservable family bath is available for a fee, and guests can enjoy singing karaoke. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the lobby. A Japanese multi-course (kaiseki) dinner is served at Kachomon Restaurant, or in the Japanese-style guest rooms. Guests in the Western-style rooms can choose to upgrade their dinner to include tempra and charcoal grill dishes at an extra charge. The hotel has a coffee lounge on the first floor.

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.

Featuring outdoor hot-spring baths with beautiful views of the Naruto Strait, traditional Japanese cuisine and massage services, Plaza Awajishima is 28 km from Naruto Train Station. All rooms have sea views. The air-conditioned rooms at Plaza Awajishima include a fridge, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and an en suite bathroom with bathtub. In addition to spacious Western rooms, the hotel also offers Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and futon bedding. Guests can play tennis, enjoy the games room or simply unwind with a sweat in the sauna. The hotel has its own karaoke room, and in mid-summer the outdoor pool is open. Japanese cuisine is served for breakfast and dinner, including traditional multi-course kaiseki dinners. Blue Bell Restaurant offers local dishes, fresh seafood and drinks. The hotel is 50 minutes from Sumoto Bus Center on the free shuttle bus. Mount Yuzuruha is 20 km away.

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-style accommodation with tatami (woven-straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding and Japanese Modern Room with Twin 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.

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 39 km from Tama Museum. Shipporyu-ji Temple is 46 km from the ryokan and Subaru Hall is 48 km away. Units are fitted with a shared bathroom with slippers. At the ryokan, the units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Itakiso Shrine is 45 km from the ryokan, while Jodo-ji Temple is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 62 km from 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin-.

Situated in Tenkawa, Atarashiya Ryokan provides accommodation with seating area. Each accommodation at the 2-star ryokan has mountain views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. As an added convenience, the ryokan offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests at Atarashiya Ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Tenkawa, like cycling and hiking. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 94 km from the accommodation.

A 5-minute walk from the Kinosaki Onsen Ropeway, Japanese inn 城崎温泉 但馬屋-Tajimaya- features luxurious accommodation and cuisine, hot spring baths and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. It offers rental bicycles and a free shuttle to/from JR Kinosaki Station. Spacious rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor, a low table with seating cushions and an LCD TV. They come with a seating area with a table and chairs, and traditional futon bedding. All rooms have a washstand and attached toilet, while bathroom facilities are shared. Yukata robes are provided. 城崎温泉 但馬屋-Tajimaya- has a 24-hour front desk, and facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Guests receive a free ticket for neighboring hot springs, and an in-room massage can be arranged. Free parking is available. A Japanese breakfast is served at the dining room. A traditional multi-course dinner features seasonal ingredients and regional specialities, such as Tajima beef and crab. Japanese-style spa hotel 城崎温泉 但馬屋-Tajimaya- is a 12-minute walk from JR Kinosaki Station, and a 15-minute drive from the Genbudo Caves. The Kinosaki Gondola from the ropeway a 5-minute walk away, offers beautiful views of the area and the Japanese Sea.

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Asahiro is set in Minabe, 6.8 km from Kozan-ji Temple and 7.8 km from Tokei Shrine. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The ryokan features family rooms. All units in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a desk. Tanabe City Museum of Art is 13 km from the ryokan, while Kamitonda Concert Hall is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Nanki–Shirahama Airport, 18 km from Asahiro.

Overlooking Shibayama Bay, Kouragi features a sauna, massage services and natural hot-spring baths. The Japanese rooms offer bay views, futon beds and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Guests at Kouragi Ryokan stay in air-conditioned rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens. A green-tea maker and fridge are provided. A toilet is attached, and bathrooms are shared. JR Shibayama Train Station is right next to the hotel, and Kasumi Beach is 5 km away. Daijo-ji Temple is 8 km away, and Konotori Tajima Airport is a 1-hour drive. A Japanese breakfast and dinner are served at the dining room.

Offering sea views, Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Iseshima is an accommodation set in Shima, 27 km from Ise Grand Shrine and 28 km from Oharai-machi. This ryokan offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features a lift, free shuttle service and luggage storage for guests. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with a tatami. At the ryokan, the units have air conditioning and a TV. A family-friendly restaurant can be found at the property, offering a child-friendly buffet. You can play table tennis at this 3-star ryokan. Shima Spain Village is 15 km from the ryokan, while Ise-Shima Nat'l Park is 27 km from the property. The nearest airport is Nagoya Airport, 161 km from Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Iseshima.

Boasting large hot spring baths overlooking the ocean, Kaigetsukan features a beauty treatment spa and amusement facilities like karaoke, game centre and billiards. Family baths can be reserved for private use at an extra charge. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the public area. The property offers an outdoor swimming pool during summer. The Amaterasu relaxation floor comes with foot-baths and the aromatic massage salon. Guests can purchase local gifts at the on-site souvenir shop. Guests at Kaigetsukan can choose to stay in Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, or rooms with Western beds. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. A bath tub and toiletries are included in the en suite bathroom. The property is a 5-minute walk from Sumoto Bus Terminal, and a 3-minute walk from Ohama Beach. Sumoto Castle can be reached within a 5-minute walk, as well. Guests can savour local seafood and other fresh ingredients at Restaurant Ikuri. Japanese multi-course dinner can be served in the guest room with nakai (personal attendant) services, depending on the meal plan.

Conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Kiikatsuura Train Station, Wakatake offers cosy Japanese-style accommodations featuring tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. Free Wi-Fi is available at public areas. Air conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a seating area with a low table and cushions. Bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. At Wakatake Inn, guests can soak in the public hot spring baths, get a soothing massage at a surcharge or grab a complimentary coffee at the coffee/tea station. Vending machines can also be found on site. Japanese-style dinner featuring local seafood and Japanese Sake or Shochu and a Japanese-style set breakfast are served at the dining area. Katsuura Port within a 10-minute walk away, while Nachi Falls is a 20-minute drive from the property. Guests can also access Hotel Urashima Resort & Spa’s hot spring baths, located just a 10-minute drive and ferry ride away, at a discounted price.