20 Ryokan in Kansai

A 10-minute walk from the JR Kyoto Train Station, Takigawa Ryokan features comfortable Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. A public bath is available, and massages can be requested for relaxation. Guests can borrow Kimono robes for free, but will be charged for dry cleaning costs. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and Japanese futon bedding. Bathroom and toilets are shared, and includes a hairdryer. Dry cleaning and photocopying services are available at the front desk. Bicycles can be rented to tour the historical city of Kyoto. Ryokan Takigawa is a 6-minute walk from the Higashi-Honganji Temple, and a 10-minute walk from the Kyoto Tower. The Takashimaya Department Store is a 20-minute walk away.

Built in the Sukiya-style of around 1900, Yadoya Manjiro features Japanese-style rooms with relaxing garden views. The inn is a 5-minute walk from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and offers concierge services and a shared lounge. Free WiFi is also available. Tranquil rooms feature low furniture and traditional futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floor, paper screens and Japanese art decorations. They are fitted with a fridge and a safe. The Japanese-style inn is a 1-minute stroll from a number of restaurants and a 5-minute walk from a convenience shop or bus stop. JR Kyoto Station is a 10-minute taxi ride.

Situated in Koyasan in the Wakayama region, 宿坊　光明院 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. It is located 39 km from Tama Museum and provides luggage storage space. Itakiso Shrine is 45 km away and Jodo-ji Temple is 45 km from the ryokan. At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with a shared bathroom. A vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the ryokan. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Kishi Station is 39 km from 宿坊　光明院, while Matsushita Park is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.

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.

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.

A 1-minute walk from Keihan Shichijo Train Station and a 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station, OHTO Ryokan offers affordable Japanese-style rooms featuring tatami flooring. It features free Wi-Fi and coin-operated laundry facilities. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 20-minute bus ride and walk away. Rooms at OHTO Ryokan have traditional futon bedding and paper sliding screens. They are fitted with an LCD TV, a fridge and a tea/coffee maker. Some come with a private bathroom. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is a 15-minute train ride and walk south, where lively Gion District is a 10-minute bus ride and walk north. The property is a 5-minute walk from Sanjyusangen-do Temple and Kyoto National Museum. Chishaku-in Temple is also a 5-minute walk away. Breakfast can be served in the dining room upon request, for a fee. The shared bathrooms can be reserved for private use.

Just a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station and a 6-minute walk from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Ryokan Kosen Kazeya Group offers free WiFi at the lobby and traditional Japanese-style rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and a private bathroom. A hot public bath is also available. Each room at Kosen Ryokan has a Japanese-style seating area with floor cushions, which is moved to the side of the room at night to make room for futon bedding. The floor is made of tatami (woven straw). Rooms have a simple décor featuring sliding paper screens. Kofukuji Shrine is a 6-minute walk from the ryokan, and the Nara National Museum is an 8-minute walk away. Todaiji Temple and Isuien Garden can be accessed within a 15-minute walk, while JR Kyoto Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 1 hour and 40-minute bus side. A set-menu Japanese breakfast is available for an extra fee if reserved in advance. It is served either at the dining room or in guests’ rooms. Internet access is not available at this property.

Located a 5-minute drive from JR Kiikatsuura Train Station, Hotel Nagisaya offers a free shuttle service, and hot spring baths with an ocean view. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring, futon bedding and an ocean view. Each comes with a TV, a seating area and an electric kettle. Free toiletries and hairdryers are also available in rooms. At Nagisaya Hotel, guests can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot spring baths, karaoke at a surcharge or purchase souvenirs at the gift shop. Fishing and massages are also available at a fee. A dinner featuring fresh seafood will be served in guest rooms or at the restaurant, Marine. Kumano Nachi Shrine is a 16-minute drive away, while Inyo Falls is a 17-minute drive away. Kamikura Shrine is also accessible by a 25-minute drive.

Featuring views of Shirasaki Beach and a balcony in each room, Shirasakiso offers spacious apartment-style accommodations with a kitchen. Guests can refresh in the public stone-made baths and free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. JR Kiiyura Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. The air-conditioned apartments feature a living room area and a bedroom with tatami (woven-straw) floors. The kitchen includes a fridge, an electric kettle and a stove. Kitchenware is also provided for guests to cook their own meals. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Barbecue equipments can be rented and guests can enjoy playing table tennis. Drink vending machines are on-site as well. Japanese dishes are served for breakfast and dinner. Meals are served at the shared dining room. Shirasakiso Inn is a 15-minute walk from Shirasaki Ocean Park and a 10-minute drive from Koukoku-ji Temple. Transportation can be provided for some nearby landmarks.

Set in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station and a 15-minute walk from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Ryokan Inakatei offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. It is situated 1.1 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple and features a housekeeping service. Heian Shrine is 2.2 km from the ryokan and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.6 km away. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a flat-screen TV. All units feature a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Shoren-in Temple is 1.1 km from the ryokan, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Ryokan Inakatei.

日昇別荘Nissho Besso is located a 6-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station and 500 metres from Honnoji Temple. It offers Japanese-style accommodation with a massage service and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each features tatami (woven straw) flooring with traditional futon bedding. Facilities include a fridge, a personal safe and a flat-screen TV. The hotel has a public bath. Kashikiri bath (public bath that can be reserved as a private bath) is available at an extra cost. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner at dining room or in the comfort of their own rooms. An advance reservation is required to eat meals at the hotel. Besso Nissho is 600 metres from the Pontocho area. There are luxury boutiques and a wide selection of restaurants around the property.

Located in Osaka, 1.5 km from Abeno Seimei Shrine, harper house provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The accommodation features a hot tub. This 3-star ryokan offers private entrance. Each unit comes with a balcony offering city views, a satellite flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bathrobes and slippers. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Matsunomiya Shrine, Abe Oji Shrine and Tsurumibashi Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 26 km from harper house.

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.

KAMENOI HOTEL Tondabayashi offers a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 7.5 km of Subaru Hall and 13 km of Sakai Municipal Mihara Culture Hall. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan also offers facilities for disabled guests. The units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop and lounge. Tanpi Shrine is 14 km from the ryokan, while Mihara History Museum is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 43 km from KAMENOI HOTEL Tondabayashi.

Offering free WiFi, private parking and a private beach area, the recently renovated property of Cozy and Cheap Kinosaki Hideya Non Japanese, offers rooms in Toyooka, 700 metres from North Disaster Earthquake Monument and 1.4 km from Kehi Shrine. The property has river views and is 1.6 km from Kinumaki Shrine and 3.7 km from Seto Shrine. The ryokan features family rooms. Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a toaster. At the ryokan, each unit comes with a shared bathroom. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Toyooka, like snorkelling, fishing and canoeing. Guests can also relax in the garden. Henjyoji Temple is 7.9 km from Cozy and Cheap Kinosaki Hideya Non Japanese, while Nyoiji Temple is 9.1 km away. The nearest airport is Tajima Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.

Featuring Japanese cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Tadamichi Ota, set in the Arima Onsen district in Kobe, 900 metres from Stamp Museum, Okuno Hosomichi features free WiFi access in the guest room and free private parking on site. Arima Onsen Station on the Rokko Arima Ropeway is a 6-minute stroll away. Guests can relax and soak in the hot spring bath on site. Each room at this ryokan is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Slippers are provided for guests' comfort. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Guests can purchase beverages from the drinks vending machine on site. Massage services are offered at a charge. A sauna facility is featured at this accommodation. Mt. Rokko is 2.3 km from Okuno Hosomichi, while Mount Maya is 8 km away. Osaka Itami Airport is 90 minutes away via walk, monorail and train.

* Reservations are usually accepted up to four months in advance. Only a 5-minute walk from Shiyakusho-Mae Subway Station, Nishiyama Ryokan - 1953年創業 features Japanese-style rooms, a garden and rental bicycles. This non-smoking hotel provides in-room massages service can be arranged. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the premises. JR Kyoto Station is a 15-minute taxi ride from Ryokan Nishiyama. It is a 10-minute walk to both Honno-ji Temple and Kamogawa River. Sanjo Keihan Station on the Keihan Line is a 7-minute walk, and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line is a 15-minute walk. The hotel offers safety deposit and luggage storage. Facilities include a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Public parking is only a 5-minute walk away. A Japanese breakfast featuring boiled tofu is offered at the dining room. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. They are fitted with an LCD TV, an attached bathroom and yukata robes. Toiletries are provided.

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. Mihara History Museum is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kurohimeyamakofun is 24 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 47 km from 真田昌幸-幸村父子の隠れ宿 紀伊見荘.

Facing the central shopping street of the Kinosaki Onsen hot spring area, Morizuya offers authentic Japanese-style accommodation, hot spring baths and Japanese dining. Guests can wear colourful yukata robes at the property. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Morizuya is a 10-minute drive from Kinosaki Marine World, and a 6-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station. A shuttle service to/from the station is offered. The historical Castle Town Izushi is a 30-minute drive away. Rooms come with futon bedding on tatami (woven mat) flooring and a comfortable seating area. They feature either city or mountain views, and are fitted with an LCD TV, a mini-fridge and a safe. Bathroom facilities are shared and have free toiletries. Guests at Japanese-style hot spring hotel Morizuya can relax in the public indoor and outdoor hot spring bath, including an unique cave-style bath. They can be reserved for private use on weekdays. They can enjoy neighborhood fireworks in Summer. Luggage storage services are offered at the front desk before checking in/after check-out. A Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course dinner with local dishes are served in the privacy of the guestroom.

Boasting an outdoor pool and natural hot spring baths, Awaji Hamarikyu is located in Minamiawaji. It features spa facilities, a library lounge and a gift shop on site. Free WiFi is provided in all areas. Featuring luxurious décor and a Japanese historic charm, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. A fridge and an electric kettle are also provided. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries. Some rooms offer sea or mountain views. At Awaji Hamarikyu you will find a sauna, free shuttle service and a garden. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge where you can unwind. The property offers free parking. The property is located in Keino Matsubara, which is renowned for a beautiful sunset. Free shuttle buses from Rikunominato Seidan and Seidanshichi bus stops are available. A Breakfast buffet with Japanese and Western dishes is served at the on-site restaurant Shunbo Aratan. Delicately prepared Japanese dinner can be enjoyed, as well.