20 Ryokan in Kansai

Hot-spring baths and massages can be enjoyed at Nakanoshima, located a 5-minute ferry ride from Kanko Sanbashi pier. Traditional Kaiseki dinners and rooms with views of Nachi Bay are featured. Rooms at Nakanoshima Hotel have a traditional decor and come with both Western-style and Japanese-style seating areas. Guests sleep on futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. All rooms are air-conditioned and include an LCD TV, an en suite bathroom, green tea and Yukata robes. Kanko Sanbashi pier is a 7-minute walk from JR Kii-Katsura Train Station, near which are several hot-spring footbath spots and a fish market. A 30-minute drive brings you to Nachi Waterfall or Nachi Kumano Taisha shrine. The hotel has free parking. Both indoor and outdoor baths are available at the hotel. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby. Guests can enjoy meals at the dining hall.

Just a 7-minute walk from Keihan Jingu Marutamachi Station, KKR Kyoto Kuniso offers hot spring bath, restaurant facing Kamogawa River and tea lounge looking out to the Japanese garden. The hotel offers free wired internet at lobby area and a private walkway to Kamogawa River. Free shuttle from Kyoto Station is available. Kyoto Kuniso is a 5-minute walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace, and a 15-minute walk from Heian Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine. It is also a 10-minute drive to Ginkakuji as well as a 20-minute drive to Kiyomizu-dera. The hotel features hot spring bath, lobby with Japanese-style bench seats. Drinks can be bought at vending machines, and there is a souvenir shop on the ground floor. Parking is available without reservation on site for free. Carpeted rooms feature Western-style beds, while guests in Japanese-style rooms sleep in traditional futon bedding on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. All rooms are fitted with a television, a mini-fridge, a seating area and yukata robes. Restaurant Sagano serves both breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is buffet style while dinner is traditional Japanese dishes featuring seasonal ingredients. Hotel also has a tea lounge Muku-no-ki that serves tea and light snacks.

Situated just 45 km from Matsushita Park, Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin features accommodation in Koyasan with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units at the ryokan have air conditioning and a desk. The ryokan offers an Asian or vegetarian breakfast. Wanpaku Park is 47 km from Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin, while Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore is 47 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 61 km away.

48 km from Ubuta Shrine in Kihokucho, Kii no Matsushima features accommodation with access to a hot tub. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is equipped with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Guests can also relax in the garden. Miyama Local Museum is 11 km from the ryokan, while Ouchiyama Zoo is 18 km away. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 150 km from the property.

Located within a few steps of Takenohama Beach and 12 km of Kinumaki Shrine, Okukinosaki Seaside Hotel features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Toyooka. Situated on the beachfront, this property features a garden and a terrace. The accommodation provides a public bath, open-air bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. At the ryokan, all units have a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also featured. The units are equipped with heating facilities. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Seto Shrine is 13 km from the ryokan, while North Disaster Earthquake Monument is 14 km away. Tajima Airport is 23 km from the property.

Set in Kami-hiraya, 41 km from Oyamazumi Shrine, 料理旅館 山里料理 いそべ -Kayabuki Ryokan Isobe- offers accommodation with a hot tub and a public bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Arashiama Bamboo Grove is 44 km from the ryokan and Sasayama Children's Museum is 44 km away. At the ryokan, units are equipped with a tatami and a flat-screen TV. All units at the ryokan feature air conditioning and a desk. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kinkaku-ji Temple is 41 km from the ryokan, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 42 km from the property. Itami Airport is 87 km away.

3000 tsubo of land owned by the forestry family 'Oketatsu' in Yoshino.A traditional Japanese garden, with a 150-year-old main building and a 70-year-old villa, constructed using carefully selected rare timber.A small luxury inn with an average room size of over 78 square meters.

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.

In April 2023, the large public bath was completely renovated.The large public bath area and the open-air bath area were expanded, and a sauna was installed.

In spring, view cherry blossoms at Mount Yoshino. In summer, visit the World Heritage sacred peak 'Mount Ōmine' for pilgrimages or to escape the heat. In autumn, enjoy the maple leaves that color the valleys like pointillist paintings. In winter, experience a snowy wonderland that feels unlike anywhere else in Kansai. Throughout all seasons, enjoy the beautiful Dorogawa Onsen Village and its Bijin-yu hot springs. Relax at traditional inns where you can feel the gentle warmth of wood.

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.

Located in Kyoto, 500 metres from Gion Shijo Station and 500 metres from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Yoshiima provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a TV. It is situated 1.9 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and provides luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Guests can also relax in the garden. Heian Shrine is 1.9 km from the ryokan, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.1 km away. Itami Airport is 47 km from the property.

This facility was established by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, situated on a site facing Osaka Bay with a height difference of 100 meters and a slope of approximately 45 degrees. The space, designed to integrate with the surrounding landscape by incorporating natural scenery as part of the interior—like a painting spread across an entire wall—strongly reflects the characteristics of Ando's architecture. The rooms are available in three types: Western-style, Japanese-style, and maisonette. For meals, we offer dishes made with the unique ingredients of Awaji Island, known as a treasure trove of fresh produce. Originally built as a retreat facility for TOTO Corporation, all water-related facilities within the building, including private baths and large communal baths, use TOTO products to ensure a comfortable stay.

瑠璃浜 features a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 5 km of Manai Shrine and 5.2 km of Motoise Kono Shrine. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool. Each unit has a terrace offering pool views, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hair dryer. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the ryokan, units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. The area is popular for windsurfing and canoeing, and free use of bicycles is available at 瑠璃浜. Kids pool is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Daijyouji Temple is 5.7 km from 瑠璃浜, while Myouryuji Temple is 5.9 km from the property. Tajima Airport is 59 km away.

Relax in a secluded villa in the serene setting near Ise Jingu. The brilliance of the moon, with its inviting gentleness and sharp crescent, radiates a striking beauty. Since ancient times, people have cherished the moon through the seasons, composing poems, painting pictures, and using it as a guide for calendars, drawn to its mysterious power. The sacred land of the gods, the forest of Ise.Nestled in the thousand-year quietude, the villa 'Tsukiyomi no Za' at Sen no Mori. The secluded villa, named after Tsukiyomi-no-Miya, an annex of Geku, offers the sounds of nature, a space-time that lets you forget the daily grind, and unparalleled seasonal hospitality along with the soothing moonlight to welcome you. With only six exclusive rooms, this meticulously designed villa will make your trip to Ise Jingu even more memorable. Relax and unwind at a top-tier accommodation for your sightseeing, stay, or travel to Ise-Shima and Ise Jingu.

Established in 1870, Ryoutei Ryokan Yasui was is located little over an hour from Kyoto Station. It houses 3 different public baths including an outdoor bath. This ryokan boasts a Japanese garden, which can be seen from all guest rooms. All rooms have Japanese décor with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, shoji sliding doors and a seating area. Flat-screen TVs are also fitted in all rooms and Japanese-style yukata robes are provided to guests. Most rooms feature a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy the beautiful garden outside and shop for Japanese treats at the souvenir shop. The ryokan has an indoor and outdoor public bath. Spacious banquet rooms are available upon request. Just a 10-minute drive from Hikone Station, Yasui Ryotei Ryokan offers free shuttle service from the station. Both the historic Biwa Lake and Hikone Castle are a mere 10-minute drive from the hotel. Seasonal kaiseki Japanese course dinners are served in private dining rooms. Breakfast is also served in private rooms and lunch can be enjoyed at an additional cost.

[Once visited, you'll want to come back] An exclusive retreat for adults pursuing restful sleep "Oyado Kotobuki" is a newly opened inn in Yumura Onsen, a tranquil hot spring village in Tajima renowned for its high-quality waters, offering an unprecedented style that focuses on restful sleep. Renew your spirit at the "Inn of Rebirth" With the concept of special sleep therapy, thermal baths, and culinary methods attentive to the effects and benefits on the body and ingredients, we provide "Irori Kaiseki" dining and a breakfast centered on steamed dishes, delivering comfort to the mind, body, and soul of our guests.

Set in Kameoka, Shoenso Hozugawatei has a bar. This 3-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property provides a 24-hour front desk. At the ryokan, rooms include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. A Japanese breakfast featuring local ingredients can be enjoyed at the property. The property has a hot spring bath. Kyoto is 22 km from Shoenso Hozugawatei, while Osaka is 35 km away. Itami Airport is 27 km from the property.

◆An inn with an excellent location where all guest rooms offer views of Amanohashidate. Enjoy 'great baths, great flavors, and great scenery'◆ The local seafood of Tango, Matsuba crab, buri shabu, and Tajima beef are exquisite!Fully enjoy the beautifying hot springs in the inn's prideful open-air garden bath and private open-air bath overflowing with a sense of freedom♪

~A hot spring inn boasting private baths~ ●High-quality, fresh golden spring water from the adjacent 'Ariake Gensen' ●Silver spring water to enjoy in four free private baths For those who want to fully enjoy Japan's oldest hot spring, Arima Onsen.