20 Ryokan in Kansai

Ideally set in Kyoto, Watazen Ryokan - Established in 1830 offers an Asian breakfast and free WiFi. The property is set 1.3 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto, 2.5 km from Nijo Castle and 2.6 km from Shoren-in Temple. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a lift and luggage storage for guests. The units at the ryokan come with a seating area. 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. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 46 km from the property.

◆A ryokan in an excellent location where you can see Amanohashidate from all guest rooms.◆The local fish of Tango, Matsuba crab, yellowtail shabu-shabu, and Tajima beef are superb! Enjoy beautiful skin in the spacious garden open-air bath and private hot spring open-air bath that the inn is proud of♪

Yoshinoso Yukawaya is a Japanese inn located in Mt. Yoshino (a world heritage site) in Nara Prefecture. This inn is located on the main road of Mt. Yoshino and is the closest inn, about 5 minutes walk from Zaodo Hall of Kinpusenji Temple, which is the symbol and center of Mt. Yoshino. This is a traditional Japanese inn, where you can eat dinner in a private room. The food made with local Yoshino ingredients is very delicious. ``Eat hot food while it's hot. Eat cold food while it's cold.'' Our English-speaking staff will serve you the food while explaining to you. Free parking available. There is a free shuttle service to Yoshino Station (*Due to traffic restrictions during the cherry blossom season, shuttle service is not available. Please take the ropeway from Yoshino Station.) You can use free Wi-Fi inside the inn. The front desk can provide information about sightseeing in Yoshino, Nara and other areas. Please feel free to contact us.

Located in Arima in the Hyogo region, with Myoken-ji Temple and Onsen-ji Temple nearby, Raconter Arima provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The accommodation features a spa bath. Guests also enjoy access to the hot spring bath and hot tub, as well as the public bath and indoor pool. Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with bidet and a hair dryer. A fireplace is offered in each unit. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities and fruits is served for the buffet breakfast. 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. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Raconter Arima include Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Gokurakuji Temple and Zempuku-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 26 km away.

In spring, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing at Mount Yoshino. In summer, you can visit the sacred mountain "Mount Omine", a World Heritage Site, and escape the summer heat. In autumn, the pointillist-like autumn leaves decorate the valley. In winter, you can enjoy a snow-covered world that you would never expect to find in the Kansai region. In the Dorogawa Onsen hot spring resort, where the Bijinyu hot springs are beautiful in every season, you can relax at a traditional hot spring inn where you can feel the gentle warmth of wood.

Boasting inner courtyard views, Kairi features accommodation with a garden, around 43 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The air-conditioned accommodation is 37 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, and guests can benefit from on-site private parking and complimentary WiFi. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and private check-in and check-out for guests. Towels and bed linen are offered in the ryokan. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Italian or an Asian breakfast. A bar can be found on-site. Guests at Kairi will be able to enjoy activities in and around Murotsu, like hiking. The ryokan has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Kobe Airport, 53 km from the accommodation.

Located in Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoufukuin offers a traditional Japanese-style accommodation housed within a Buddhist temple. Guests can reach Zoufukuin in 10 minutes by bus from Koyasan Station to Reihokanmae Bus Stop. Koyasan Reihokan Museum is a minute's walk from Zoufukuin, while Kongobuji is a 5-minute walk away. Koyasan Daishikyokai is a 2-minute walk away and Koyasan University is 5 minutes away on foot. Kansai International Airport is 40 km from the property. All rooms are Japanese-style rooms and include bathrobes. The bathroom is shared. There is a convenience store within a 3-minute walk from the property.

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.

A 4-minute walk from JR Kiikatsuura Station, Onsenminshuku Kosakaya offers Japanese-style rooms and a hot spring bath in Nachikatsuura. Free private parking is available on site and free WiFi is provided throughout the property. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine and Seigantoji Temple are a 25-minute drive away, while Nachi Beach is a 3-minute drive from Onsenminshuku Kosakaya. Katsuura Port is a 7-minute walk away.

Located in Nagahama, 14 km from Hikone Castle, 旗籠白忠 offers accommodation with a public bath. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The ryokan has ski storage space and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. Guests at 旗籠白忠 can enjoy skiing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Maibara Station is 8.4 km from the accommodation, while Green Park Santo is 10 km away. Nagoya Airport is 74 km from the property.

Located on the shore of Lake Biwa, with the lush Hiei mountain range behind Ogoto Onsen on the west coast of Lake Biwa and a view of the vast Lake Biwa in front. It takes about 2 hours by train from Kansai International Airport, and there is a shuttle bus at JR Ogoto Onsen. It takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes by car using the highway. Hiei Enryakuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, can be reached in 30 minutes by car. 80% of the 69 guest rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, and the hot water from Ogoto Onsen is supplied to the hotel, allowing you to enjoy the view of Lake Biwa. The authentic kaiseki cuisine, which is presented in hassun and direction, is made with local farmers' Omi rice and the highest quality certified Omi beef for local production for local consumption. There are two large public baths, a women's bath where you can feel the warmth of wood, and a men's bath with a sleeping bath in the rock bath, so you can enjoy the hot springs. When you leave the public bath, you will find a courtyard with a water mirror, where you can enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of the courtyard while soaking your feet in the footbath. Next to the courtyard is the after-bath library, where free coffee, juice, and popsicles are served. In addition to Mt. Hiei, there are popular tourist destinations such as Monzenmachi Sakamoto, Lake Biwa Terrace, Metasequoia Namiki, La Collina Omihachiman, and Lake Biwa activities such as canoeing and SUP are nearby.

Located in Kyoto, less than 1 km from Nijo Castle and 1.7 km from the centre, Kyo Obataya provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a garden. This 2-star ryokan offers a shared kitchen and a shared lounge. The ryokan also offers facilities for disabled guests. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. There is a private bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the ryokan, all units have bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from Kyo Obataya, while Kyoto International Manga Museum is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.

The guest rooms are in the wooden Shoin style, built in the early Taisho period. You can see the garden from the rooms, and the glass doors surrounding the garden are all made from Taisho glass. The "Taisho glass", which has remained since the hotel's founding, has an indescribable undulating beauty, so please relax and enjoy the view of the garden through the glass. Meals are prepared using local ingredients, such as game meat such as venison sashimi and peony hotpot, river fish such as amago and ayu, and vegetables and wild plants harvested from the hotel's own fields.

★Introduced in the Japan Brand Collection ～Guidebook for first-class shops in Kyoto～. *4 years in a row A perfect location to look up at Kyoto Tower. And comfortable and well-equipped. Everyday and special. Relax and enjoy the time in Kyoto. A 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this Kyoto townhouse with gabled roofs faces the main street (Shichijo-dori). From the window of the Japanese-style room, you can see Kyoto Tower up close. Contrary to the appearance, the inside of the facility is a comfortable space with full AV and entertainment equipment. As a base for sightseeing in Kyoto, trains and buses will take you on a comfortable route if you walk for 5 minutes. Sometimes you can stay in a townhouse and enjoy the latest facilities. ・You can enjoy karaoke (J0YSOUND) and movies (Netflix) on a large screen with a 60-inch TV and 7.1 speakers. (Free: Loud volume allowed: Fully soundproofed in the building) ・We are fully equipped with the latest AV equipment throughout the building, including a multi-function shower, mini-kitchen, washing machine, and more.

Hotel Kitanoya offers rooms with ocean views just a 6-minute walk from Amanohashidate Train Station. It boasts hot-spring baths and a Japanese restaurant. The property offers the on-site cafe Hamanasu for staying guests. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms at Kitanoya Hotel have tatami (woven-straw) flooring and an attached bathroom; guests can choose between Western mattresses and Japanese futon beds. Rooms with private outdoor hot-spring baths are available. Amanohashidate Land Bridge is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Bicycle rental is offered, making exploration fun and easy. In addition to public hot-spring baths, an open-air bath can be reserved for private use. Guests can enjoy a stroll through the hotel’s garden, relax with a bit of fishing or unwind with a massage. Restaurant Gakatei serves Japanese breakfasts and multi-course (kaiseki) dinners featuring local specialities.

Open from March 2015, Ebisu Ryokan is conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. The completely non-smoking property offers modern Japanese-style rooms with tatami (woven straw) floors. Cosy yet functional rooms with in-room WiFi feature Japanese-style futon bedding and a low table with seating cushions. It also comes with a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience. Guests can make a 15-minute train ride to visit the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine or a 17-minute drive to the Shijo Area, a big entertainment and shopping zone. The Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 30-minutes away via public transportation. A coin launderette and a a concierge service are available on site. Guests who wish to book tours or local restaurants should inquire at the concierge. Meals are not provided; however, multiple dining options are available within a walking distance.

Located within 11 km of Saifuku-ji Temple and 12 km of Izumi Inoue Shrine in Izumi, Oukai Villa Izumi provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fridge, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, slippers and a wardrobe. Every unit includes a kettle and a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hair dryer, while selected rooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette equipped with a microwave. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. An Asian breakfast is available daily at the ryokan. Sightseeing tours are available in the surroundings. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Oukai Villa Izumi can arrange a bicycle rental service. Hijiri Shrine is 13 km from the accommodation, while Izumi Jinken Bunka Centre is 13 km from the property. Kansai International Airport is 28 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Facing the seafront, Monjusou is a ryokan providing a 4-star accommodation in Miyazu. It features an open-air bath, garden and parking on-site. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. Guests can use the hot spring bath and the public bath, or enjoy garden views. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea or river views. The units will provide guests with a tatami and a kettle. There is a coffee shop and bar. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. A bicycle rental service is available at the ryokan, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Amanohashidate Beach is 400 metres from Monjusou, while Chionji Temple is 300 metres away. Tajima Airport is 54 km from the property.

Renovated in November 2013, Ryokan Izuyasu was built in 1839 and features traditional Kyoto charm. Just a 2-minute walk from Higashi Hongan-ji Temple, this non-smoking property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and guestrooms with tatami (woven-straw) flooring. Guests can enjoy traditional multi-course meals and an iPad is available in each room. The shoji paper screens, futon beds and zen atmosphere of Izuyasu’s rooms will transport guests to the Kyoto of the past. Each room offers both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Guests can enjoy massage services upon request. A peaceful courtyard is also featured. Japanese breakfast and dinner are available with a reservation. All meals are served in guest rooms. Izuyasu Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Tower and JR Kyoto Train Station.

Located next to the historic Nanzen-ji Temple, Kyoto Garden Ryokan Yachiyo features chic Japanese-style rooms and large public baths. It is surrounded by beautiful Japanese gardens, which change their colours each season. Free Wi-Fi is provided in the entire area. With a relaxing ambience, rooms are fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and futon bedding. A flat-screen TV is provided. Some rooms have views of the garden and some come with a private bathroom. Guests at Yachiyo Garden Ryokan can unwind in the public baths or relax in the lounge which has free internet PCs. Massages can be requested at an extra charge, and a free luggage storage service is offered. A gift shop is available on site. JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Eikando and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 10-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15-minute taxi ride away. On-site restaurant overlooking the gardens offers delicately-prepared traditional Japanese meals. Vegetarian multi-course meals are available, and other requests can be accommodated.