20 Ryokan in Kansai

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.

Located just 30 km from Nagashima Spa Land, Yunoyamaonsen Kibousoh features accommodation in Yunoyama with access to an open-air bath, a garden, as well as free shuttle service. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 28 km from Suzuka Circuit. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. All units include a shared bathroom and have air conditioning, a TV and a fridge. The units will provide guests with a tatami and a kettle. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Nagoya Station is 48 km from the ryokan, while Nagoya Twin Tower is 48 km away. Nagoya Airport is 59 km from the property.

民宿やまそ is set in Takashima. Offering complimentary private parking, the ryokan is 47 km from Sanzen-in Temple. The ryokan has family rooms. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami. Each unit has a shared bathroom. At the ryokan, units are fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Itami Airport is 108 km from the property.

1-minute walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.The Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium are within walking distance!Enjoy a tour of the baths with a natural hot spring large bath and five private baths available for free.For dinner, we offer a Japanese kaiseki meal, and for breakfast, a buffet with a wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes.

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.

Another aspect of Kyoto, 'Kameoka.'A 100-year-old traditional Japanese house (formerly the residence of an incense merchant) located in the old castle town area was renovated by Kameoka City into an accommodation facility and opened in October 2018. The facility was supervised by Alex Kerr, a leading expert in traditional Japanese house restoration. Here in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, is a major production area for Kyoto vegetables, and due to the abundance of these ingredients, it has long been referred to as Kyoto's kitchen. Kyoto cuisine and other meals featuring these local ingredients (catering) can be ordered additionally. Enjoy a leisurely Japanese journey at this elegant traditional Japanese house inn in Kyoto's secluded retreat.

Established in 1907, Edosan is a ryokan in the detached style, scattered throughout Nara Park where deer roam freely. Each guest room, designed in a unique sukiya-style, is approximately 100 years old. The Wakakusa hot pot, available only from October to March, and the seasonal kaiseki cuisine are highly popular, with many guests coming just for the meals. Step outside and you are in Nara Park, so please enjoy a morning stroll.

Located in the centre of Kyoto, 700 metres from Gion Shijo Station and less than 1 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall, Ryokan Hinomoto Kyoto Kawaramachi offers free WiFi and air conditioning. The 2-star ryokan features quiet street views and is 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the ryokan, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a TV. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, TKP Garden City Kyoto and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

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.

Offering a shared lounge and city view, Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group is situated in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station and 19 km from Iwafune Shrine. With free WiFi, this 4-star ryokan offers a lift and private check-in and check-out. The ryokan has a public bath and bicycle parking. At the ryokan, every unit comes with a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nara, like hiking. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from Ryokan Kousen Kazeya Group, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km from the property. Itami Airport is 54 km away.

An old castle located 20 minutes from the tourist attraction 'Takeda Castle Ruins.'The interior, renovated in July 2021, features a large artificial hot spring bath and is equipped with Wi-Fi.It serves as a comfortable base for sightseeing in Tajima or as a business hotel.

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.

・Direct access to the beach from the property for an excellent location ・Approximately a 1-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, 'Shirahama Bus Center' ・Free on-site parking is available from 1:00 PM on the check-in day to 11:00 AM on the check-out day. ・If you wish to have meals, you need to book a plan that includes meals in advance.The dining room is available only for guests who book a plan that includes meals. ・Dinner starts at three times: 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM, with a dining duration of 90 minutes.Details will be provided at check-in.You cannot specify the time in advance. ・Room types are mainly Japanese-style rooms, and many feature futon bedding.Please confirm during booking.

In Kyoto's hidden retreat, you can enjoy your meal amidst the tranquility and the changing seasons. In spring, surrounded by Mitsuba azalea and fresh greenery, In summer, we prepare dinner from June to September on a riverside platform set up along the flow of the Kiyotaki River. In June, you can see natural Genji fireflies. In autumn, you can enjoy some of the finest autumn foliage in the Kansai region. In winter, we serve our specialty, botan nabe (wild boar hot pot).

Set in Nishinotōindōri, 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 800 metres from the centre, MOKU Kyoto offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and an open-air bath. This 4-star ryokan offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift. The ryokan has family rooms. Each unit has a terrace, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with hot tub and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the ryokan, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Kyoto International Manga Museum, Gion Shijo Station and TKP Garden City Kyoto. Itami Airport is 45 km from the property.

Excellent access: 30 minutes by car to Suzuka Circuit, 45 minutes to Ise Grand Shrine, and 10 minutes to Tsu city center! Free WiFi in all guest rooms!Enjoy the blessings of Ise Bay and Matsusaka beef in a historical cave-style dining room from the Edo period, and relax in beautifying hot spring waters! We offer a luxurious experience loved by celebrities.

Situated in Katsuura in the Wakayama region, with Nachi Beach and Nachikatsuura Sports and Cultural Center nearby, Wakatake features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot spring bath. This 2-star ryokan offers full-day security and luggage storage space. The ryokan has family rooms. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a shared bathroom fitted with slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms include a seating area. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Fudarakusanji Temple is 2.5 km from Wakatake, while Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall is 7.2 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 82 km away.

Featuring a hot tub, Harper House is situated in Osaka. Built in 2018, this 3-star ryokan is within 1.4 km of Abe Oji Shrine and 1.4 km of Abeno Seimei Shrine. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from Matsunomiya Shrine. With free WiFi, this ryokan provides a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the ryokan. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating and a private bathroom. Tsurumibashi Shopping Street is 1.8 km from the ryokan, while Tsumori Shrine is 1.9 km away. Itami Airport is 26 km from the property.

Situated within 1.1 km of Kiyomizu-dera Temple and less than 1 km of Sanjusangen-do Temple, 京都松澗Matsutani features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Gionmachi. The property features garden views and is 1.7 km from Gion Shijo Station and 2.2 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. The ryokan has family rooms. All units in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and slippers, units at the ryokan also feature free WiFi. At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. TKP Garden City Kyoto is 2.2 km from the ryokan, while Shoren-in Temple is 2.6 km from the property. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Well situated in Kyoto, Hiiragiya offers an American breakfast and free WiFi. It is set 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum and provides a lift. The ryokan features family rooms. Each unit comes with a private bathroom and a hot tub, and certain units at the ryokan have a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Gion Shijo Station and Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. Itami Airport is 47 km away.