Best around Kansai Spot List

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.

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.

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.

Hotel Sanrakuso features Japanese-style rooms with beautiful ocean views. Guests can soak in the hot-spring baths or request for relaxing massages during their stay. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and JR Shirahama Train Station, which is a 30-minute drive. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge, and an electric kettle with green tea. Each has tatami (woven-straw) flooring and Japanese futon bedding. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy singing at the hotel’s karaoke room or purchase local products at the gift shop. The lobby features beautiful views of Shirahama Beach and provides free WiFi access. A vending machine is available for drinks and ice cream. The on-site restaurant, Wakuwaku offers a breakfast buffet of Japanese dishes. Sanrakuso Hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Nanki Shirahama Airport. Senjojiki Plateau and Sandanbeki Cliff are both a 10-minute drive away.

Offering public baths, OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is just a 2-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Train Station. The air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi and a full private bathroom. The Japanese rooms at OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara Ryokan have tatami (woven-straw) floors, shoji paper screens and traditional futon beds. Each comes with a fridge and satellite TV. Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara National Museum are both a 10-minute walk. Todaiji Temple is 1.2 km away and OYO旅館 奈良白鹿荘 Nara is a 10-minute walk from Isuien. Bicycle rental is offered, allowing for fun and easy exploration. Kansai Airport is a 100-minute bus ride away. A Japanese breakfast is served in the banquet hall. Dinner is served in guests’ rooms.

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 desk, 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. A fitness centre and indoor pool with whirlpool can be used for an extra fee. You can relax with a massage, sing karaoke or shop at the connected 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.

Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE offers Japanese Modern Room with Twin bed and Double bed. The Wi-Fi is available in the all areas. The Kyoto Ryokan SAKANOUE is in close proximity of Gion’s historical spots. It is a 5-minute walk to the Yasaka Shrine or Kodaiji Temple, and a 15-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with a TV and electric kettle . They come with a private bathroom including a shower and bathtub. Spacious baths are available on site, upon request. The Kyoto-Style Inn provides luggage storage.

Located right in front of Shirahama Beach, Shiraraso Grand Hotel offers both Japanese-style accommodations and Western rooms with a tatami area. Rooms come with ocean views and Japanese Yukata robes. Guest can relax in the indoor/outdoor hot-spring baths and request relaxing massages for an extra charge. The hotel is a 10-minute drive or bus ride from JR Shirahama Train Station. Free WiFi is available in all areas. In the room, guests can sit by the seating area with low tables and enjoy watching the TV. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is open during the summer season and guests can purchase local products at the souvenir shop. Private reservable hot-spring baths can be requested and a game room is available as well. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas. Guests can enjoy diving in the area throughout the year, and beach illumination lights attract tourists from December to February. A traditional multi-course dinner and a Japanese breakfast set are served at the dining room. Fresh local seafood dishes are offered at Isokaze restaurant. Hotel Grand Shiraraso is a 15-minute drive from Adventure World. The Sandanbeki Caves and Toretore Market are located a 10-minute drive away. Nanki Shirahama Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

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.

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.

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.

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. Guests can go hiking through mountain paths or unwind in one of the hotel’s public hot spring baths. Kirinosato Takahara organizes charged activities such as walking the Kumano Kodo, dressing in Heian-era clothes or experience farming. Facilities include drinks vending machines, a shop and free parking. There are Spanish and Chinese speaking staff. Kirinosato Takahara is a 3-minute walk from both the Takijiri Oji Temple and the Kirinosato Takahara Kumano Jinja Shrine. JR Kii Tanabe Station is a 45-minute bus ride away. Upon reservation, the hotel offers a free shuttle to/from Gyubadoji Michinoeki Station, Takijiri and the Arisugawa bus stop. Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami (woven-straw) floor, an LCD TV and a small fridge. Guests sleep in Western beds. All rooms come with an attached private toilet, while bathrooms are shared. A Japanese breakfast and dinner with local dishes are served at the dining room.

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.

Located in Osaka, less than 1 km from Tsutenkaku and a 13-minute walk from Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument, Villa Shin-Imamiya provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property is around 1.4 km from Isshin-ji Temple, 1.3 km from Abeno Harukas and 1.3 km from Tokoku-ji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Kuroda Han Historical Gate. The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Kanshizume of Wells, Yasui Shrine and Chausuyama burial mound. Itami Airport is 25 km away.

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Namba South Ambers Hostel is located in Osaka, less than 1 km from Tsutenkaku and a 14-minute walk from Hayashi Fumiko Literary Monument. The property is around 1.4 km from Tenjinzaka Slope, 1.4 km from Chausuyama burial mound and 1.4 km from Isshin-ji Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.2 km from Kuroda Han Historical Gate. At the hostel, every room is equipped with a balcony. With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Namba South Ambers Hostel also provide guests with a city view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. Popular points of interest near Namba South Ambers Hostel include Kanshizume of Wells, Yasui Shrine and Tokoku-ji Temple. Itami Airport is 22 km away.

Set in Gionmachi, 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple and 1.3 km from Kiyomizu-dera Temple, ゲストハウス清水京湖 offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property is around 2.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto, 2.4 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto and 2.8 km from Shoren-in Temple. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.9 km from Gion Shijo Station. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and microwave, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Kyoto Station is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Heian Shrine is 3.3 km from the property. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Mutsumi Shioji 401 むつみ庵潮路 401 is set in Osaka. It is located 1.5 km from Tsurumibashi Shopping Street and offers a lift. The property is non-smoking and is situated 700 metres from Matsunomiya Shrine. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Tsumori Shrine, Abeno Seimei Shrine and Abe Oji Shrine. Itami Airport is 24 km from the property.

Set in the centre of Kyoto, 600 metres from Nijo Castle, HIZ HOTEL Kyoto Nijo Castle - Vacation STAY 12537v offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 1.5 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum, 2.5 km from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and 2.8 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Kyoto Imperial Palace is 3.9 km from the hotel and Kyoto Station is 4 km away. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a TV with cable channels and a kitchen. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 3.1 km from HIZ HOTEL Kyoto Nijo Castle - Vacation STAY 12537v, while Gion Shijo Station is 3.4 km from the property. Itami Airport is 45 km away.

Located within 1.8 km of Arashiama Bamboo Grove and 3.7 km of Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, River Side Arashiyama - Vacation STAY 86248v provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kyoto. The property is around 8.2 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 8.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 8.3 km from Nijo Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Katsura Imperial Villa is 4.6 km away. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At the hotel each room includes a desk and a TV. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.9 km from River Side Arashiyama - Vacation STAY 86248v, while Kyoto Station is 9.2 km away. Itami Airport is 48 km from the property.

Located in Awaji and only 28 km from Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, Miraie Awaji Kuruma95 provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. A hot tub is available for guests. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Noevir Stadium Kobe. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction is 35 km from the holiday home. Kobe Airport is 44 km away.