Top 10 Onsen Ryokan 2016: Osaka Kyoto Kansai edition

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Top 10 places to stay and best luxury Onsen Ryokans in Osaka Kyoto Kansai region which have accommodated many guests in 2016. (Record of booking via this website)

Hot spring inns in the areas of Kyoto, Nanki Shirahama and Arima are ranked in.
Enjoy these luxurious hot spring inns on your trip as a couple, a family or a group.

1. Biwako Hanakaido

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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 Station.
50 min by JR train from Osaka Station.

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2. Yumotokan

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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3. Syoenso Hozukawatei

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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4. Kaishu

Nanki Shirahama Hot Spring, Wakayama, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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5. Biwako Ryokusuitei

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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6. Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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7. Kyoto Yunohana Resort Suisen

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

Enjoy the atmosphere of the gardenesque chartered open-air bath. A relaxing and modern Japanese-style inn surrounded by nature.

60 min by JR train from Osaka Station.

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8. Hyoe Koyokaku

Arima Onsen, Hyogo, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

An old and distinguished hot spring ryokan named four hundred years ago by Hideyoshi Toyotomi, a famous Japanese warrior.

60 min by bus from Osaka Station.

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9 Taketori-Tei Maruyama

Arima Onsen, Hyogo, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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 Station.

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10. Hanaikada, Arashiyama

Kyoto Onsen, Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region

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.

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