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.
The ancient capital of Japan for over 1,000 years, Kyoto remains the most historically important city in Japan. At first glance, Kyoto appears to be like any other Japanese city. It is a sprawling metropolis with a population of over 1.5 million people, and it possesses prosperous industrial and technological sectors. However, with a good map in hand and some planning in mind a visitor will quickly discover the incredible richness of Kyoto's past. There are over 1,700 Buddhist temples, 300 Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens, and some of Japan's top museums and galleries located in this city. Although there is so much to see and do in Kyoto, even a short-time visitor can soon get an appreciation of what this ancient capital has to offer. The best time to visit Kyoto is in the spring and fall when the weather is at its finest.
Welcome to Syoenso Hozugawatei. Located far outside of central Kyoto, this is a large hot spring Ryokan Hotel with 56 guest rooms and each room has its own private toilet and bath. Three of the guest rooms have their own private outdoor hot spring baths, and in Syoenso Hozugawatei's new building all of the guest rooms have their own wooden bath. There are separate hot spring baths for women and men as well as separate steam baths at Syoenso Hozugawatei. Handicapped guests have access to t...
Welcome to Oharanosato. Located far north of central Kyoto, this Modern Ryokan is a little old and run-down but it is surrounded by some interesting neighborhood shops, temples, and restaurants. There are 26 guest rooms, and most do not have private baths or toilets (the shared toilets are located very close to the guest rooms). The highlight of the ryokan is their outdoor hot spring baths. There are two outdoor hot spring baths for women (one is a hot spring tub and the other is a Japane...
Welcome to Kurama Onsen. Located in rural Kyoto, this Modern Ryokan is located within a beautiful river ravine. The train ride to Kurama Onsen is wonderful, and the setting of the ryokan within the tall dark cedar trees will make you quickly forget the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Kyoto. There are both indoor and outdoor shared hot spring baths for women and men (same gender only). The outdoor hot spring bath hours are from 7:30 am to 21:00, and the indoor hot spring bath hours are f...
Welcome to Seryo. This family-run Traditional Ryokan is located near historical Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara. Originally a tea farm, there are 10 modern and traditional Japanese-style guest rooms at Seryo. A beautiful Japanese garden surrounds the ryokan and all of the guests rooms have views of the garden. There are indoor and outdoor hot spring baths for both women and men (same gender only). Traditional Kyoto-style cuisine is served to the guests, and all meals are served in the ryokan's dining ...
Welcome to Fukiko Home. This is a Unique opportunity to discover the rural side of Japan, in Kameoka (near Kyoto). Fukiko will provide you a variety of experiences that only she can give. She will cook traditional Japanese dishes for you; using fresh ingredients from her organic garden. If you like; she can dress you in one of her beautiful kimonos, Fukiko likes Kimonos very much and owns a fantastic collection. You will also have a chance to meet a Maiko (a geisha in training). Fukiko wi...
Welcome to Kibune Hiroya a Modern Ryokan located in Kibune (Rural Kyoto) about 40 minutes by subway and taxi from JR Kyoto Station. Welcome to Kibune Hiroya. This Modern Ryokan is located on the banks of a small river in Kibune, Rural Kyoto. Kibune Hiroya has 18 Japanese style rooms of which 12 have private baths and toilets and 6 do not have private baths but have private toilets. Traditional Japanese dinners are served on a river terrace in the summer when weather permits thou...
Welcome to the the Yumotokan. This Modern Ryokan is located on the banks of Lake Biwa near Kyoto. The Yumotokan was established in 1981. At the Yumotokan there are 4 buildings, the Honkan with 14 guests rooms, the Minamikan with 15 guests rooms, the Nishikan with 18 guests rooms and the Gesshintei with 28 rooms. All the guests rooms have their own private bath, also in the Gesshintei all the guests rooms have their own private indoor Hot Spring bath. There are two family bathes that can b...
Welcome to Bishamon House. Tsuzumi and her husband own this beautiful house. Tsuzumi studied in Italy after graduated from Osaka University. While staying in Italy she met her future husband Christian. They have moved back to her hometown, Kameoka with two kids, and bought a Japanese traditional house (about 150 years old), and renovated it. They have finally started a home stay business in 2018. They were also involved to tourism industry in Firenze for quite a while. As she is Japanese,...
Welcome to Yuzanso. This modern ryokan is located on the banks of lake Biwa (North of Kyoto). It was first established in 1959. It provides a wide range of room types and views. There are 109 rooms at Yuzanso. The chef is especially proud of its Omi Beef.
Reserve your stay with onsen near Kyoto at Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou Ryokan. This is a quiet Ryokan along the Kiyotakigawa River. Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou Ryokan offers Japanese-style rooms with forest views, public baths with mountain views and free wired internet in public areas. There are 24 guest rooms at Momijiya Honkan Takao Sansou Ryokan. For guests who would like some privacy, there are baths that can be rented for 45 minutes. It costs between 2,160 yen and 2,700 yen. Pleas...
