The best available Ryokans to stay near Nara Prefecture

May 9, 2023 Esmeralda Fenner

Discover the best Ryokans in Nara Prefecture, Kinki including Hotel Nosegawa, Chikurin-in Gumpoen, Hounkan, Atarashiya Ryokan, Kanposo Nishigi, Yanagiya, Asukasou, Kanponoyado Yamato Heguri, Shigisan Kanko Hotel, Itaniya.
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1. Hotel Nosegawa

426 Kitaimanishi, Nosegawa-mura, Yoshino-gun 648-0307 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Hotel Nosegawa

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Nosegawa-mura, Hotel Nosegawa is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its charming environment and proximity to great attractions, Hotel Nosegawa makes it easy to enjoy the best of Nosegawa-mura. Free wifi is offered to guests, and rooms at Hotel Nosegawa offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a gift shop, shops, and baggage storage. Guests of Hotel Nosegawa are also welcome to enjoy an on-site restaurant. For travelers arriving by car, free parking is available. Looking to explore? Then look no further than Tsuruhime Park (1.0 mi), which is a popular Nosegawa-mura attraction – and it is conveniently located within walking distance of the onsen ryokan. Hotel Nosegawa is sure to make your visit to Nosegawa-mura one worth remembering.

Kumano Kudo Kohechi Pilgrimage Trail

Reviewed By ymdsnow

We came off the Kumano Kudo Kohechi pilgrimage trail from a long day of hiking and were promptly picked up after contacting Nosegawa Onsen from a bus stop pay phone as instructed. Though the Onsen is a bit old and worn, our room was comfortable and clean. Cleaning up and bathing at the Onsen were wonderful treats after hiking all day. Meals were excellent, including one made especially for the vegetarian in our party.

2. Chikurin-in Gumpoen

2142 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun 639-3115 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
31%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Chikurin-in Gumpoen

Finding an ideal quaint onsen ryokan in Yoshino-cho does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Chikurin-in Gumpoen, a nice option for travelers like you. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Kinbu Shrine (0.2 mi) and Noten Daijin Ryuoin Temple (0.4 mi), guests of Chikurin-in Gumpoen can easily experience some of Yoshino-cho's most well known attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the onsen ryokan. Chikurin-in Gumpoen features room service and a gift shop, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a sauna. If you are driving to Chikurin-in Gumpoen, free parking is available. While visiting Yoshino-cho, you may want to try some ramen at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Raman Kawa. Yoshino-cho is also known for some great historic sites, including Kinpusenji Temple, Yoshino Shrine, and Mausoleum of Emperor Godaigo, which are not too far from Chikurin-in Gumpoen. Chikurin-in Gumpoen looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Yoshino-cho.

The town is worth it, and the hotel is nice

Reviewed By mfragozo

We loved the food, dinner and breakfast was delicious and vast. The public bath was OK, and the rooms were big and comfortable. The staff was very nice, although nobody could speak English. It didn't matter, as we managed. Compared to other public baths, this was not as great.

3. Hounkan

2340 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun 639-3115 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 20 reviews

Hounkan

Finding an ideal budget friendly onsen ryokan in Yoshino-cho does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Hounkan, a nice option for travelers like you. Rooms at Hounkan offer air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. Room service and baggage storage are some of the conveniences offered at this onsen ryokan. A sauna will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Hounkan, free parking is available. While staying at Hounkan, visitors can check out Kinbu Shrine (0.2 mi) and Yoshino Shrine (1.9 mi), some of Yoshino-cho's top attractions. Travelers looking to enjoy some ramen can head to Raman Kawa. Otherwise, you may want to check out a sushi restaurant such as Hyotaro, Yakko, or Hide No Kaki No Ha Sushi. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Kinpusenji Temple (0.4 mi), Yoshimizu Shrine (0.3 mi), or Chikurinin Gumpoen (0.2 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. Hounkan puts the best of Yoshino-cho at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

Tub with a view!

Reviewed By SWKA

We visited during the Autumn when the trees were changing colours - this is a quiet time for Yoshino but well worthwhile - the mix of leaf colours and ancient temples was fantastic. It was so quiet we were the only visitors when we visited some of the oldest and most attractive temples. Hounkan Ryokan is located on Yoshino mountain, about 20 minutes walk (uphill) from the Yoshino Ropeway. The ryokan is easy to find and has a small car park (opposite and a few meters down the hill). The inn itself is relatively modern but is traditionally run with limited flexibility around eating times. The staff speak limited English but are very courteous and helpful. The reception also provides a written English language guide to the key facilities and activities available at the ryokan. We booked a room with an outside tub (highly recommended) and half board (breakfast and dinner). Our room was large with a small indoor terrace with views over Mount Yoshino. The view was fantastic especially from the (small) outdoor bath tub and separate bathroom. The room décor and furnishings were simple and traditional with a low table and cushions (with a backrest) during the day, replaced with large futons at night. The small terrace area also had two western style chairs, small table and fridge). It was a great place to relax at the end of the day. There are very pleasant onsen hot baths (two bathing areas alternating between males and females each day). The hotel provides everything you need for the baths, including robes and towels. The baths have all the shampoos and soaps you need. The food was excellent, half board is recommended as there are very few restaurants in the area at night, and you can also order wine, beer and sake with your meal. The meals are fixed menu with no choices, but you really don’t need choice as there are lots of dishes and some form of “cook your own” course (e.g. chicken on a grill or sukiyaki). The traditional breakfast was large and varied (but always included some form of grilled fish). The dining room setup was western style with tables and chairs. The highlight of this Ryokan is the opportunity to have a private bath tub overlooking the Yoshino mountainside. The round wooden bath is effectively outside as it sits on an open terrace with no windows obscuring you view, getting you as closed to nature as possible. Highly recommended.

4. Atarashiya Ryokan

215 Dorogawa, Tenkawa-mura, Yoshino-gun 638-0431 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
79%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 24 reviews

Atarashiya Ryokan

Traditional wooden Ryokan.All rooms attached shower toilet. Stand river side.Wide common hot spring bathroom you can get nice view.

Lovely stay with exceptionally warm family establishment

Reviewed By Marafat

We spent two nights as a party of six, spanning three generations. Accommodations were very comfortable and proper. The fact that the structure was not luxurious and impeccable meant it was more authentic and relaxed, making for a more pleasant experience compared to posher ryokans. And the food outshines more deluxe establishments: the dinners were impeccable and some dishes unforgettable. The water in this onsen is famous and terrifically tasty which must account for the taste of the food, but the very friendly cook --- the mum --- must be the genius behind the performance. The tall, elderly gentleman was exceedingly helpful and generous with his time though some knowledge of Japanese would probably be necessary to fully appreciate his tour of the village. He was excellent in guiding us to important spots in the Tenkawa area.

5. Kanposo Nishigi

251 Dorogawa Tenkawamura, Tenkawa-mura, Yoshino-gun 638-0431 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Kanposo Nishigi

Finding an ideal onsen ryokan in Tenkawa-mura does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Kanposo Nishigi, a nice option for travelers like you. Kanposo Nishigi offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV and air conditioning. The onsen ryokan offers baggage storage, to make your visit even more pleasant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. Given the close proximity to Dorogawa Shizen Kenkyuro (1.6 mi), guests of Kanposo Nishigi can easily experience one of Tenkawa-mura's most popular landmarks. If you’re looking for a cafe, consider a visit to Gorogorojaya, Junkissa Luna, or Cafe Wind, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Kanposo Nishigi. If you’re looking for something to do, Menfudo Shonyudo (0.3 mi), Ryusenji Temple (0.1 mi), and Goyomatsu Shonyudo (0.7 mi) are a nice way to spend some time, and they are all within walking distance of Kanposo Nishigi. Kanposo Nishigi puts the best of Tenkawa-mura at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

6. Yanagiya

489-9 Dorogawa, Tenkawa-mura, Yoshino-gun 638-0431 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 8 reviews

Yanagiya

Very pleasant traditional accommodation

Reviewed By joelm185

Loved our stay here. Very comfortable traditional Japanese room, which was very warm and cosy when it was cold outside. The bathroom was heavenly after a day of hiking. The town was very quiet and closed in off season and the hotel was not able to offer dinner, however the hosts kindly drove us to a nearby simple restaurant which turned out to be great. The inluded breakfast was presented beautifully and brought to our room.

7. Asukasou

1113-3 Takabatakecho, Nara 630-8301 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
47%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 99 reviews

Asukasou

・Access:On the walk Within 10 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station/Within 20 minutes from JR Nara Station If you use a taxi, it is less than 5 minutes from the station. ・View:There is an open-air bath where you can see Kofukuji beautifully. ・Room type:8tatami,10tatami,12+6.5tatami+wide border, 2bedroom, single ・Dinner place:[restaurant] or [in your room] ・Breakfast place:[banquetroom] or [restaurant] ・Facility bath:the public bath(in side and open air), the private bath ・Check-in time:15:00 ・Check-out time:10:00 ・Surrounding facilities:Souvenir section, Business space, vending machine ・Nearby sightseeing spots:Kofuku-ji Temple, Todaiji Temple, Nara park,Naramachi, Gangoji Temple, Shinyakushi-ji Temple, National Museum, ・Nearby information:Japanese pub, Italian restaurant, French restaurant, Chinese cuisine ・Supported language:Japanese, English ・About advance notice: Food allergies,Reserve a private bath

Fabulous stay

Reviewed By indylau00

I had a great night with good food and a good comfortable hot bath. The room and bed was cozy. The staffs were all so friendly and helpful. Great location with walking distance to all the attractions. Good nice stroll to the attractions like the deer park and the few temples nearby after all the good food. Good place to have quality family time.

8. Kanponoyado Yamato Heguri

2-16-1 Kamisho, Heguri-cho, Ikoma-gun 636-0905 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
21%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 24 reviews

Kanponoyado Yamato Heguri

Newly renovated hotel

Reviewed By dianefeng

Stayed one night and did some touring around. Very pleasant new onsen bath tubs one big inside one, one semi inside, one outside. 3 trees、maple leaves are peak red, autumn season, beautiful at night with lighting up. Included dinner are gracefully set up. Included breakfast are mainly Japanese style, only has simple bread and jams, no problem for me since I like Japanese breakfast. We had a large Japanese style room which normally accommodate 6 guests. Clean room with toilet and washbasin, no shower, we all used the onsen bathtubs on level one, around there has some entertainment, table tennis, massage chairs, ring throwing. Enclosed smoking room. Christmas decorations are out too. As foreigners, you must present your passport for checking in, they are quite restrict on this one.

9. Shigisan Kanko Hotel

2-40 Shigisan Nishi, Sango-cho, Ikoma-gun 636-0832 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
33%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Shigisan Kanko Hotel

Shigisan Kanko Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Sango-cho, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Tatsuta Taisha Shrine (1.5 mi), located nearby, makes Shigisan Kanko Hotel a great place to stay for those interested in visiting this popular Sango-cho landmark. Rooms at Shigisan Kanko Hotel offer air conditioning providing exceptional comfort and convenience, and guests can go online with free wifi. A gift shop is one of the conveniences offered at this onsen ryokan. An on-site restaurant will also help to make your stay even more special. If you are driving to Shigisan Kanko Hotel, free parking is available. If you like sushi restaurants, Shigisan Kanko Hotel is conveniently located near Totoraku. If you are interested in exploring Sango-cho, check out a park, such as Shigisan Nodokamura. Enjoy your stay in Sango-cho!

Wonderful Ryokan style hotel!

Reviewed By TseY

I visited Shigisan during Christmas and I stayed at Shigisan Kanko Hotel. The hotel arranged a shuttle to pick me up at the train station and the check in was very easy. There were two onsen pools for the guests and both breakfast and dinner were included in my booking. The food was delicious and the service was great. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who visits Shigisan!

10. Itaniya

828 Hase, Sakurai 633-0112 Nara Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
78%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 9 reviews

Itaniya

Parking: 20

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