I have created a list with the best ryokans & onsens in Kyoto, Japan. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Mugen is a property that was built 160 years ago, situated in Kyoto, 1 km from Nijo Castle. Every room at Mugen features an en suite shower room, toilet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The ryokan also offers bike hire. Free WiFi is available throughout the entire property. You will find a shared lounge on site and a bar at the annex building. Imperial Palace is 1.1 km from Mugen, while Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 1.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 39 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring an on-site public hot spring bath and Japanese restaurant, Yuno Yado Shoei is located an 8-minute walk away from JR Tambaguchi Station. Free private parking is available on site upon prior reservation. A snack bar and drinks vending machine are available at this ryokan. There is an on-site hot springopen-air bath, 2 indoor public baths in addition to a sauna facility. Free WiFi access is offered in public areas. All air-conditioned rooms are fitted with an air purifier, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and an electric kettle. For guests’ comfort, a hairdryer and slippers are provided. Yukata robes are also available. Massage service is also provided at a surcharge. Luggage storage is offered, while laundry service is offered at an additional charge. Umekoji Park is a 10-minute walk away from Yuno Yado Shoei, while Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is a 13-minute stroll. JR Kyoto Station is set under a 10-minute train ride. The on-site dining room serves Japanese-style meals. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, garden and open-air bath. Show full description
Those who want to experience ancient Japan, can find it at the 450 years old Heihachi Tea House Inn, a 5-minute walk from Shugakuin Station. It features a Japanese steam sauna, an exquisite garden and traditional cuisine. Japanese-style guest accommodations feature tatami (woven-straw) floor with traditional futon bedding, an LCD TV and yukata robes. Rooms all come with an attached toilet, while bathing facilities are shared. Located along the Takano River, Tea House Inn Heihachi boasts a garden where guests can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring or colourful autumn leaves. Its 400-year old Kigyumon Gate comes from a Zen Buddhist Temple. The hotel is surrounded by nature, and it offers views of Mount Hiei. Guests can soak in the public bath on site, which is open between 16:00-22:00 and 07:00-09:00. At its dining room, Heichachi Inn Tea House serves a Japanese breakfast and a traditional multi-course meal with local seasonal dishes. The Heihachi Tea House Inn is a 10-minute drive from both the Ginkaku-ji Temple and the Shimogamo-ji Temple. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna and garden. Show full description
Ryokan Tori is located in Kyoto, 2 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. The property is around 2.3 km from Nijo Castle and Kyoto Imperial Palace. All guest rooms in the ryokan are fitted with a kettle. Each room has a shared bathroom, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer a garden view. The property is 3.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 3.7 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at tori can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Heian Shrine is 5 km from the accommodation. Itami Airport is 50 km from the property.Show full description
Opened January 2023. Set less than 1 km from Sanjusangen-do Temple, Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko offers air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. It is located 2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto and offers luggage storage space. At the ryokan, all units come with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a bath and bathrobes, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Guests at the ryokan will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kyoto, like hiking. Kiyomizu-dera Temple is 2 km from Vegan Minshuku Sanbiki Neko, while Kyoto Station is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Opened August 2022. In a prime location in the centre of Kyoto, Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho is within 1.8 km of Kyoto Station and 1.9 km of TKP Garden City Kyoto. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. At Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna and a hot spring bath. Private parking is available on site. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Staff at the accommodation are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 2.9 km from Kyoto Umekoij Kadensho, while Sanjusangen-do Temple is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 43 km from the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Located just 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple, Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI features accommodation in Kyoto with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The ryokan provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, the modern restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves French cuisine. Heian Shrine is 1.3 km from Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Located just 1.1 km from Shoren-in Temple, Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI features accommodation in Kyoto with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 1.2 km from Eikan-do Zenrin-ji Temple. The ryokan provides garden views, a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a bath. At the ryokan, all units are allergy-free and soundproof. At the ryokan, all units come with bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, the modern restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves French cuisine. Heian Shrine is 1.3 km from Nanzenji sando KIKUSUI, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 1.5 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Set in the Shimogyo Ward district of Kyoto, Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premium Kyoto Shijo Karasuma is 1.2 km from Kyoto International Manga Museum and 2.4 km from Samurai Kembu Kyoto. This 1-star capsule hotel features free WiFi and a terrace. The capsule hotel has a hot spring bath and a 24-hour front desk. The shared bathroom is fitted with a hot tub. Guest rooms in the capsule hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. An Asian breakfast is served each morning at the property. At Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premium Kyoto Shijo Karasuma are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub and a sauna. Sanjusangen-do Temple is 2.5 km from the accommodation, while Nijo Castle is 2.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from the property. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, hot tub, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Opened February 2022. Conveniently set in the Nishikyo Ward district of Kyoto, Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort is located 1.6 km from Arashiama Bamboo Grove, 3.7 km from Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple and 4.5 km from Katsura Imperial Villa. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Guest rooms in Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. Spaand wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot spring bath are at guests' disposal during their stay at Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort. Private parking is available on site. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Speaking both English and Japanese, staff at the reception can help you plan your stay. Nijo Castle is 7.7 km from the hotel, while Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 8.2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 48 km from Kadensho, Arashiyama Onsen, Kyoto - Kyoritsu Resort. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, garden, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Yado Kiramachi offers accommodation set 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and provides a garden and a terrace. The air-conditioned accommodation is 600 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. The ryokan features family rooms. Certain units in the ryokan have private entrance and are equipped with desk and wardrobe. With a private bathroom, units at the ryokan also have free WiFi, while selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the ryokan, some units are soundproof. A bar can be found on-site. Kyoto International Manga Museum is 1.3 km from the ryokan, while Gion Shijo Station is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 45 km from Yado Kiramachi.Show full description
Renovated in April 2018, boasting a beautiful garden that changes its colour with the season, various artworks on site, Japanese-style guest rooms, public bath and free WiFi access, Ryokan Nenrinbo is nestled in the peaceful Kyoto mountains. Japanese breakfast and dinner featuring seasonal dishes are served in the dining room upon advance reservation. The ryokan is a 10-minute drive from Kinkaku-ji Temple with the golden pavilion. Koetsu-ji Temple, Genkoan Temple and Josho-ji Temple are within walking distance. JR Kyoto Station is a 30-minute drive away, while Kita-Oji Bus Terminal is a 20-minute bus ride from the property. Facilities at this hotel include a swimming pool and garden. Show full description
Set less than 1 km from Gion Shijo Station, Gion Oyado Kikutani offers 3-star accommodation in Kyoto and features a garden. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and a housekeeping service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The ryokan has family rooms. The ryokan will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering 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 dressing room and a seating area. At the ryokan, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Shoren-in Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Gion Oyado Kikutani.Show full description
Opened April 2021. Set in Kyoto, 1.4 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers 5-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the resort. At ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts you will find a restaurant serving French cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 2.3 km from ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, while Nijo Castle is 4.3 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 50 km from the resort. Facilities at this hotel include a fitness center, a sauna, a swimming pool, garden, spa and wellness centre and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Opened December 2020. Attractively situated in the centre of Kyoto, Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring features buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Guests can use the spaand wellness centre with a sauna, and hot spring bath, as well as a restaurant. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Onyado Nono Kyoto Shichijo Natural Hot Spring include TKP Garden City Kyoto, Kyoto Station and Sanjusangen-do Temple. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from the accommodation. Facilities at this hotel include a sauna, spa and wellness centre, open-air bath and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Opened December 2021. Attractively set in Kyoto, Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Speaking Arabic, English, Japanese and Chinese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Gion Shijo Station. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto the rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall and Kyoto International Manga Museum. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto.Show full description
Opened September 2020. Located in Kyoto, 700 metres from Kyoto International Manga Museum, HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spaprovides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The property is less than 1 km from Nijo Castle, and within 900 metres of the city centre. HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa features certain units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation every room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa can enjoy an American breakfast. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.8 km from the hotel, while Samurai Kembu Kyoto is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 46 km from HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa.Show full description
Attractively situated in Kyoto, Auberge AZABU features a buffet breakfast and free WiFi. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall. All 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. The property offers soundproof units and is situated 1.2 km from TKP Garden City Kyoto. At the ryokan, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. At the ryokan, the traditional restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in French cuisine. A bicycle rental service is available at Auberge AZABU. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyoto Station, Kyoto International Manga Museum and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Auberge AZABU.Show full description
Situated in Kyoto, 800 metres from Heian Shrine, 明和荘Mei Wa Inn features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a patio. The ryokan has family rooms. Each unit has a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a dining area and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, while the private bathroom includes a bidet and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the ryokan, each unit has bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the ryokan include Samurai Kembu Kyoto, Shoren-in Temple and Gion Shijo Station. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 47 km from 明和荘Mei Wa Inn.Show full description
Opened June 2023. Set in Kyoto, 12 km from Neyagawa Park, Spa& Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a spa and wellness centre. The property is located 14 km from Iwafune Shrine, 14 km from Aeon Mall Shijonawate and 14 km from Nippon Christ Kyodan Shijonawate Church. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom with a bidet. Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and hot spring bath. The hotel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate all rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. Takatsuki Municipal History And Folklore Museum is 15 km from the hotel, while Takayama Ukon Statue is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 38 km from Spa & Hotel Suishun Matsuiyamate. Facilities at this hotel include a fitness center, a sauna, spa and wellness centre and hot-spring bath. Show full description
Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St. Provides accommodation located 600 metres from the centre of Kyoto and offers an open-air bath and a shared lounge. The ryokan features a hot tub and luggage storage space. At the ryokan, certain units are equipped with a kettle and wine or champagne. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units are air conditioned and include a seating area with a flat-screen TV. Kyoto Shigaku Kaikan Conference Hall is 1.3 km from the ryokan, while Nijo Castle is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 44 km from Nazuna Kyoto Tsubaki St..Show full description
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