What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
Welcome to Nakaya. This Gassho-Zukuri ryokan is a part of Ainokura world heritage site. It has three rooms and it is run by a warm welcoming family. Since you will be staying within the site you will be there to take pictures before most of the tourists show up. Cuisine there is a mix of ingredients from the local mountain and the local river, so it changes from season to season.
Welcome to Hanaikada. It is located in Arashiyama Kyoto which is at the edge of the city, a perfect location to be close to enjoy beautiful mountain while still being close enough to the city to visit many locations. The ryokan has 13 rooms including one with an outdoor hot spring bath and one with an indoor hot spring bath. The rest of the rooms come with a private bathroom. It has 3 large shared baths and one reserved outdoor bath. The cuisine here is a Kyoto Kaiseki with a mi...
Welcome to Kayotei. This Luxurious Ryokan has 10 Sukiya suites that are arranged in the traditional style of a tea ceremony pavilion. The Kayotei mixes antique tansu chests of drawers, low-polished oak tables, hand-painted screens, traditional ceramic pieces and modern sculptural designs. There are two indoor communal baths sourced from natural hot springs. The baths are splendidly glassed in on three sides, providing guests with onsen views of natural forest sceneries. Traditional Japane...
Welcome to Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei has a space for relaxation surrounded by a large garden. You can fully enjoy Japanese-style rooms and common baths with rotenburo (open-air bath), sauna and Jacuzzi. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei serves seafood from the Sea of Japan and other local foods. In winter, Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei offers crab dishes. There are 98 rooms at Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei.
Welcome to Kanamean Nishitomiya. Kanamean Nishitomiya is located in the heart of Kyoto city, providing easy access to famous temples and Kyoto highlights. Kanamean Nishitomiya also maintains a traditional quiet Japanese environment. We invite you to enjoy its peaceful atmosphere. Kanamean Nishitomiya will warmly welcome you from the bottom of their hearts.
