Best around Kansai Spot List

Situated in Sumoto, 2.7 km from Ohama Beach, Shimahana features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides free shuttle service, and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, the rooms have a balcony. All rooms in Shimahana are fitted with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The wellness area at Shimahana is comprised of a sauna, a hot tub and a hot spring bath. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sumoto, like cycling. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 52 km from the property.

Yuzuya Ryokan is a luxurious 5-star hotel located in the famous Gion of Kyoto, steps from the Yasaka Shrine. It features Japanese-style accommodation with traditional multi-course meals and free WiFi. Guestrooms at Ryokan Yuzuya feature antique furnishings and seasonal wildflowers arrangements. All rooms include tatami (woven straw) floors and traditional futon bedding. Guests can relax to the scent of Japanese citron as they soak in the warm public baths. English-speaking staff will be able to assist with sightseeing arrangements. Isshinkyo Restaurant serves lunch and traditional Japanese dinners. Yuzuya Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from the Chion-in Temple and Chorakuji Temple. It is a 10-minute walk from Gion Shijo Train Station and a 5-minute drive from Kennin-ji Temple.

Directly connected to Shin-Kobe Shinkansen Station, ANA Crowne Plaza offers 8 dining options with views of Kobe City and Rokko Mountain. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The air-conditioned rooms at ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe feature a crisp modern style with bright whites and dark contrasts. A fridge, a minibar and a flat-screen satellite TV come with the room. ANA Crowne also offers a gift shop and car rental services. ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe is just 1 subway stop from Sannomiya Railway Terminal, at the heart of Kobe's exciting downtown area. Kobe Airport is 8 km away. To Kyoto it takes 30 minutes by Shinkansen train, and to Osaka only 15 minutes.

Ako Onsen Shokichi has sea views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Ako, 2.6 km from Karafuneyama Beach. It is set 37 km from Hachimangu Shrine and features a lift. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a hot spring bath, hot tub, and public bath, as well as pool with a view. At the ryokan, the units come with a tatami. At the ryokan, units have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. A selection of options including local specialities and juice is available for the Asian breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Bizen Fukuoka Folk Museum is 37 km from the ryokan, while Nakazaki Residence is 37 km from the property. Okayama Airport is 65 km 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.

Featuring an open-air bath and views of quiet street, Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park is a recently renovated ryokan located in Nara, 1.8 km from Nara Station. It is set 20 km from Iwafune Shrine and provides a lift. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchenette in some of the units equipped with a microwave. The units are equipped with heating facilities. An Asian breakfast is available at the ryokan. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Higashiosaka Hanazono Rugby Stadium is 23 km from Ryokan Asukasou at the entrancne of Nara park, while Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church is 24 km away. Itami Airport is 54 km from the property.

Located in the Nanki Katsuura hot-spring area, guests at Hotel Urashima can enjoy natural Bokido cave hot-spring baths. The hotel offers 4 other public hot-spring baths. The property offers free shuttle service by car or ferry for limited hours per day, both a 10-minute ride from JR Kii Katsuura Station. Free WiFi is available in the public areas. The air-conditioned rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. A TV, fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags are included in each. Rooms come with a private toilet but bathrooms are shared. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer and a coin launderette is provided for guests to use. Local gifts can be purchased at the souvenir shop and a karaoke room is available as well. A breakfast and dinner buffet are served at the hotel’s dining room. Urashima Hotel is a 15-minute walk from Katsuura Fishing Port and a 20-minute drive from Taiji Whale Museum.

Only a 15-minute ride on the free shuttle from JR Osaka Train Station, RIHGA Royal Hotel offers modern accommodations with free WiFi. It boasts a dazzling 20 dining options, ranging from French courses to traditional Japanese cuisine. Simply furnished rooms with a contemporary decor await guests at Hotel RIHGA Royal. All are air conditioned and include a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. A power adapter and a flat-screen satellite TV are on offer in each room. The hotel features direct access to Osaka International Convention Centre and Keihan Nakanoshima Train Station, which offers direct train access to Kyoto in 1-hour. Universal Studios Japan is a 25-minute train ride away, while Namba and Shinsaibashi areas are within a 10-minute taxi ride away. Kansai International Airport is a 90-minute limousine bus ride from Herbis Osaka Bus Stop. The Herbis Bus Stop is a 5-minute walk away from the hotel's free shuttle bus stop. Access to a complimentary fitness center is provided free of charge, while the indoor pool with a whirlpool can be used for an additional fee. You can also relax with a massage, enjoy karaoke or shop at the adjacent mall. Royal Ryuho serves Chinese dishes, and Naniwa has Teppanyaki grills. A breakfast buffet is served at Remone restaurant and Japanese dishes are an offer at Nakanoshima. Several bars and cafes are also on site.

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. There is luggage storage space at the property. Guests can participate in the morning prayers upon request. The property is a minute's walk from Kongobu-ji Temple. The temple building is also situated nearby.

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.

Just a 7-minute walk from Higashiyama Subway Station and Heian Shrine, the completely non-smoking Kyoto Travellers Inn offers bicycle rental, a restaurant and rooms with a flat-screen TV and free internet. The cosy rooms at Travellers Inn Kyoto include a refrigerator and private bathroom. Guests can choose a classical Western room with sofa or traditional Japanese room with futon bedding and tatami floor. Kyoto Municipal Zoo is just a 3-minute walk from the hotel, and Nanzen-ji Temple is only a 10-minute walk. Yasaka Shrine and the Gion area are about a 15-minute walk away. Guests can unwind with a massage or soak in the hot public bath. The friendly English-speaking staff offer luggage storage and laundry services. Free WiFi is available in public areas. A designated smoking area is also available for smokers. The hotel’s restaurant is open for all meals and serves Japanese and Western dishes.

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.

Offering sea views, Plaza Awajishima in Minamiawaji features accommodation, a spa and wellness centre, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and massage services. This ryokan provides free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers a sauna, hot spring bath, family-friendly restaurant and free WiFi. The units in the ryokan are equipped with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bath and slippers, all units at the ryokan have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms also feature a terrace. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The ryokan offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Tokushima Awaodori Airport is 37 km from the property.

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.

Introducing Ekoin, a popular shukubo (temple lodging) at Mt. Koya (Koyasan) that has gained great popularity among LIVE JAPAN readers. Due to its high demand, it is recommended to make reservations about 4 months in advance. Staying here provides an opportunity to enjoy quiet time and traditional cultural experiences, and is sure to refresh both mind and body.

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 1.3 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and 1.8 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, Randor Residence Kyoto Classic offers free WiFi and air conditioning. This 3-star aparthotel offers a lift and full-day security. The aparthotel has family rooms. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bidet and slippers. At the aparthotel, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the aparthotel, units come with bed linen and towels. Tofuku-ji Temple is 1.6 km from the aparthotel, while Kyoto Station is 1.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 43 km away.

In the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, close to Mandaike Park, TZ Studio has a terrace and a washing machine. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Abe Oji Shrine. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bath and slippers. A TV is offered. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Abeno Seimei Shrine, Matsunomiya Shrine and Sumiyoshi Park. Itami Airport is 26 km from the property.

Set within 200 metres of Shirarahama Beach and 1.3 km of Kishu Museum of Art, Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Shirahama. Each accommodation at the 3-star apartment has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a hot spring bath and a public bath. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the apartment complex, each unit is fitted with a tatami. Units come with a shared bathroom with slippers, while some rooms also feature a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. All units feature bed linen. Guests at the apartment can enjoy a continental breakfast. The apartment is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Heisogen Park is 1.5 km from Guest Living Mu Nanki Shirahama, while Shirahama Art Museum is 2.9 km from the property. Nanki–Shirahama Airport is 2 km away.

Located in Osaka, 200 metres from Nipponbashi Park and 400 metres from Komyo-ji Temple, 3-2, 黒門市場まで30秒!の激近道頓堀徒歩6分!難波駅徒歩7分!通天閣徒歩9分!人気観光エリアへもすぐ! offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is 80 metres from Nipponbashi Catholic Church, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom apartment provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Shinko-ji Temple, Manpuku-ji Temple and Shinsengumi Osaka Tonsho Monument. Itami Airport is 22 km away.

天空- tenkuu is situated in the Nishinari Ward district of Osaka, 1.4 km from Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument, 1.5 km from Kuroda Han Historical Gate and 1.4 km from Kamomecho Park. The property is located 1.7 km from Kanshizume of Wells, 1.7 km from Chausuyama burial mound and 1.6 km from Isshin-ji Temple. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tsutenkaku is 1.1 km away. The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is available. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the villa include Matsunomiya Shrine, Shiokusa Park and Tsurumibashi Shopping Street. Itami Airport is 22 km from the property.