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From central Kyoto (Kyoto Station), several renowned onsens are accessible by travelling around 20 minutes on train. We introduce excellent hot spring resorts and ryokans in Kyoto, including Arashiyama Onsen and others. Relax yourself at onsen after sightseeing in Kyoto!
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Biwako Hanakaido, Lake Biwa
Book Biwako Hanakaido in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― Located on a hill facing Lake Biwa, this onsen ryokan is 20-minute train ride from the Kyoto Station. After having undergone renovation in 2019, its fou...
Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen, Kameoka Yunohana
Book Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen in Kyoto Kameoka Yunohana Onsen―― Although Suisen is easily accessible from the Kyoto Station by rail and bus within 40 minutes, it is a hidden ryokan surrounded by untouched ...
Arashiyama Benkei, Arashiyama
Book Arashiyama Benkei in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen―― This ryokan is situated close to the Togetsukyo Bridge, which is one of the most popular tourist spots in Arashiyama. You can enjoy onsen at the gender-segreg...
Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto, Arashiyama
Book Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen—— It is a high-class ryokan situated beside the Katsura River. 17 guest rooms out of a total of 39 rooms come with open-air onsen baths. T...
Hanaikada, Arashiyama
Book Hanaikada in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen―― After crossing the Togetsukyo Bridge from the direction of the JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, you can see this ryokan right in front of your eyes. Its location is very c...
Sumiya Kiho-an, Kameoka Yunohana
Book Sumiya Kiho-an in Kyoto Kameoka Yunohana Onsen―― You can enjoy authentic kaiseki meals prepared by professional chefs of Kyoto cuisine in a relaxing space. This ryokan has several different types of guest...
Togetsu-tei, Arashiyama
Book Togetsu-tei in Kyoto Arashiyama Onsen—— Founded in 1897, Togetsutei is an old-established ryokan priding itself on its cuisine, situated at the southern end of the Togetsukyo Bridge. All the 25 guest room...
Hatoya Zuihokaku, Kyoto Station
Book Hatoya Zuihokaku in Kyoto Onsen―― This onsen hotel is a five-minute walk from the Kyoto Station. It is basically a western-style accommodation, but its guest rooms also have a Japanese atmosphere. This ho...
Yumotokan, Lake Biwa
Book Yumotokan in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. With seven types of large public hot spring baths. Access: 20 minutes by JR Kosei Line from Kyoto Station t...
Kyoto Keburikawa, Kameoka Yunohana
Book Kyoto Keburikawa in Kyoto Kameoka Yunohana Onsen―― Keburikawa has a strong feeling unique to an undeveloped woodland area near a Japanese village. There are 10 different types of guest rooms, including th...
Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso, Lake Biwa
Book Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. Fifty-one rooms that come with open-air baths. Access: 20 minutes by JR Kosei Line from...
Momijiya Bekkan Kawa no Iori, Takao
Book Momijiya Bekkan Kawa no Iori in Kyoto Takao Onsen―― Despite its convenient location that can be accessed from the Kyoto Station by train and taxi in 20 minutes, this folk-style ryokan is situated in a qui...
