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February 16, 2018 update
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Top 10 Onsen Ryokan 2018: Osaka Kyoto Kansai Edition >>
Nine onsen ryokans from Kyoto are included this time round.
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There are plenty of ryokans that provide outdoor onsen (Rotenburo) and hot spring baths that can be booked for couples and families (Kashikiri-buro), so you can enjoy a “couple onsen” or “family friendly onsen” as you relax in the bath.
An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. A beautiful view from high up in the hills.
20 min by JR train from Kyoto Sta. 50 min by JR train from Osaka Sta.
An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. Twenty-four rooms that come with open-air baths.
20 min by JR train from Kyoto Station.
50 min by JR train from Osaka Station.
An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. Fifty-one rooms that come with open-air baths.
20 min by JR train from Kyoto Station.
50 min by JR train from Osaka Station.
There is a scenic mixed open-air hot spring bath that you enter with a bathing suit. The view of the sea from spots such as the room and open-air baths is beautiful. With three types of private-use open-air hot spring baths.
111 min by JR Limited Express from Kansai International Airport, Osaka.
An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far from Kyoto. With seven types of large public hot spring baths.
20 min by JR train from Kyoto Station.
50 min by JR train from Osaka Station.
Enjoy authentic Kyoto cuisine at a natural hot spring so incredibly close to Kyoto.
25 min by JR train from Kyoto Station.
60 min by JR train from Osaka Station.
An inn at the tourist spot of Mount Arashi (Arashiyama), which is about 30 min from Kyoto Station. A cozy little establishment with a total of thirteen rooms. Take in a view of the townscape below from an open-air bath.
15 min by JR train from Kyoto Station.
50 min by JR/Hankyu train from Osaka Station.
An inn at the tourist spot of Mount Arashi (Arashiyama). This ryokan has a strong traditional Japanese ambiance while at the same time providing modern comforts. With five types of private-use baths.
16 min by JR line from Kyoto Sta. (Saga-Arashiyama Sta.)
Enjoy the atmosphere of the gardenesque chartered open-air bath. A relaxing and modern Japanese-style inn surrounded by nature.
25 min by JR line from Kyoto Sta. (Kameoka Sta.)
An inn located in the boat rafting area of the Hozugawa-kudari by Kameoka Station on Kyoto’s lorry train. The structure was built with the same traditional methods as those used in building shrines and temples.
25 min by JR line from Kyoto Sta. (Kameoka Sta.)
A beautiful view from high up in the hills. The hot spring waters in the open-air baths of the guest rooms are brown (“gold spring”) or transparent (“silver spring”).
60 min by bus from Osaka Sta.
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