Perfect for solo travelers in Kyoto! 8 great value onsen inns and hotels
Kyoto, whose appearance changes drastically depending on the season, is a place you will never get bored of, no matter how many times you visit. It is also very accessible by public transport, so it is also appealing that you can just wander over there by yourself whenever you feel like it. If you are going to go, you might as well make the most of it by staying overnight! For those of you who feel like that, we will introduce you to ryokan and hotels with onsen that are perfect for solo travelers. They are all great value for money, so you can easily stay there. After a day of exploring the historic streets, relax and soothe your fatigue by soaking in onsen.
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Adult women have a lot to do, such as work and housework. Although it's fulfilling, it can also be tiring. To get through it with a positive attitude, you need time to rest. When that happens, why not get away from where you usually are and go on a mini trip? Kyoto, an ancient capital filled with nature and changing its appearance with the seasons, is perfect for a leisurely stroll by yourself. There are not only the standard tourist spots, but also many power spots and stylish cafes, so you'll never get bored. Just looking at the beautiful scenery will give you energy.
This time, we will introduce hotels and ryokan recommended for women traveling alone. We have collected good-value accommodations with onsen springs. Each one has its own unique character, such as an accommodation where you can bathe while looking at the mountains, an accommodation where you can enjoy the feeling of bathing in a wide variety of bathtubs, an accommodation where you can enjoy a rare Goemon bath in an open-air space, and an accommodation where you can enjoy famous hot springs full of history. You are sure to find a place you would like to stay.
*Information presented is current as of July 2018.
1. Ohara onsen Yumoto Kyoto Bed and Breakfast Ohara no Sato
Relax in the open-air bath! A cozy retro inn
Ohara no Sato is about a 12-minute walk from the Ohara bus stop. The inn boasts an open-air Goemon bath, where you can soak in natural onsen while admiring the seasonal natural scenery. For women who want to keep lodging costs as low as possible, we recommend the "room only plan" which does not include meal. The restaurants in the area close relatively early, so it may be best to have dinner before heading out.
Click here for the open-air Goemon bath in the courtyard. Let's warm yourself in the large Goemon bath in the greenery in summer, the autumn leaves in autumn, and the pure white snow in winter. This natural onsen is rare in Kyoto city.
All rooms are Japanese-style. From the window, you can enjoy the natural scenery of the four seasons. Relax and enjoy your time alone in a homey space.
Reasonably priced plan with delicious breakfast
A reasonably priced "breakfast plan" where you can enjoy the famous "Miso Nabe" made with handmade miso from a long-established store in the morning. The hot pot with miso made only from salt, soybeans, and rice malt has a gentle taste. Please be healed from the inside of your body.
You can enjoy such a luxurious plan with breakfast at a reasonable price. If you are interested, please check it out.
Detailed information
A guest house in Ohara, Kyoto A rare miso that has been around for 100 years Ohara onsen no Sato
Kyoto / Kyoto, Ohara, Kyoto / Minshuku
- address
- Kyoto 41 Ohara Kusao-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
- access
- From JR Kyoto Station, take the Kyoto Bus bound for Ohara and get off at Ohara, then walk for 12 minutes. ★From Shijo Kawaramachi to Ohara is about 50 minutes by bus.
2. Kyoto Eminence: A hotel with natural onsen
Two types of natural onsen! A conveniently located hotel
Kyoto Eminence is about a 25-minute taxi ride from Kyoto Station. The hotel is close to a post office, bank, department store, library, and hospital. You can also enjoy two types of natural onsen. If you want to get your energy up in the morning, we recommend the breakfast plan. Late check-in is possible until 10 p.m., so it's perfect for those who want to enjoy Kyoto at night.
There are 10 types of baths, so it is also fun to visit various baths. You can enjoy two types of spring quality, "simple onsen" and "sodium bicarbonate spring".
In addition to hot onsen with jacuzzis where you can feel the stimulation of bubbles, there are standing baths, sitting baths, and cascading baths. There is also a seasonal hot spring with natural herbs added for each season. If you find onsen you like, let's enter it again and again. Being able to soak in hot water as much as you like, whenever you like, is the real pleasure of traveling alone.
The room in the photo is a Western-style twin room. Outside the window you can see a tranquil mountain view, and if you listen carefully you can hear the murmuring of the river. This spacious room is perfect for cooling off your hot body after a bath.
“Obanzai” buffet plan with breakfast is also a great value!
There is also a plan with breakfast for about 10,000 yen. The wide variety of Japanese and Western menus are worth a meal!
Detailed information
Kyoto Takenosato Onsen onsen no Yu Hotel Kyoto Eminence
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto / Resort Hotels
- address
- Kyoto 2-4 Oharano Higashisakaiyacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- A free shuttle bus is available from the nearest stations (JR Katsuragawa, Hankyu Rakusaiguchi). Take the city bus West 1, 2, or 5 from the west exit of Hankyu Katsura Station and get off at Sakaidani Ohashi for 15 minutes.
3. Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae
Conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station!
The hotel is conveniently located just a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. With excellent access from Kyoto Station, it is a convenient location for sightseeing and business. There are also Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Theater, Starbucks and convenience stores in the surrounding area, making it an ideal place to enjoy sightseeing and shopping.
On the top floor, there is a large natural onsen bath where you can relax in both the indoor and outdoor baths. There is also a sauna and a cold bath, so you can thoroughly soothe the fatigue of your travels. After the bath, there is also a post-bath service where you can freely enjoy ice cream and mini-sized milk drinks.
The guest rooms are simple and functional, with a calming atmosphere based on brown. The Simmons beds are equipped to invite you to a good night's sleep. There are single rooms, twin rooms, and queen rooms available, so even solo travelers can stay here. Security is also excellent, and the elevators are managed by card keys, so even solo travelers can feel safe.
A delicious breakfast buffet with Kyoto-style dishes
Breakfast is served buffet style, with a wide selection of Kyoto-style ingredients and dishes. The menu is centered around healthy side dishes such as grilled fish, simmered dishes, and salads, and you can choose your favorite side dish to eat. You can also enjoy the "kaisendon" (seafood bowl) that is available at Dormy Inn in Hokkaido here in Kyoto. Start your day in Kyoto by enjoying your favorite morning meal.
Detailed information
Dormy Inn Premium Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto Station, Kyoto / Business Hotel
- address
- Kyoto 558-8 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- About 3 minutes on foot from JR Kyoto Station Central Exit
4. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho (Kyoritsu Resorts)
You can enjoy a solo bath in one of five private baths.
This modern Japanese onsen hotel is easily accessible, just one stop from Kyoto Station. Conveniently located just a minute's walk from Umekoji Kyoto-Nishi Station, it is also close to tourist attractions such as the Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium, making it an ideal place for solo travelers. The entire building is covered in tatami mats, and there are ample spaces where you can take off your shoes and relax, allowing you to enjoy the atmosphere of Kyoto.
In the large public bath, you can enjoy a variety of onsen including a cypress indoor bath, an open-air bath, a reclining bath, and a barrel bath. There are also five free private baths that you can use as many times as you like if they are available. There is also a sauna and a bedrock bath, so you can thoroughly soothe the fatigue of your travels. You don't need to make a reservation to use the private baths, so you can enjoy a relaxing bath by yourself.
There are four types of guest rooms: double, twin, triple, and quadruple, and they all have a modern Japanese design that expresses the worldview of waka poetry. If you're traveling alone and looking for a reasonable place to stay, we recommend the double room. The rooms are also equipped with free Wi-Fi and an air purifier with a humidifier, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Very satisfied with the free Obanzai breakfast service
Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet where you can enjoy Kyoto's unique flavors such as Kyoto-style dishes, yuba (tofu skin), and pickles. Start your day by enjoying delicious food. In the evening, there is also a free "midnight noodles" service, perfect for when you feel a bit hungry. With a wide variety of free services, this is an attractive hotel that you will want to visit again and again.
Detailed information
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho (Kyoritsu Resorts)
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto Station / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 41-10 Suzaku Uchihata-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- About 1 minute on foot from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station
5. Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel
Enjoy a private hot spring onsen near Kyoto Station
Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station. It is an ideal base for sightseeing and walking, and Kyoto Tower, Higashi Honganji Temple, and Nishi Honganji Temple are also within walking distance. There are many department stores and convenience stores in the area, so you won't have any trouble shopping or meal. Enjoy a relaxing stay alone in a hotel with a Japanese atmosphere that is typical of Kyoto.
The hotel's proud onsen is "Kyoto onsen," a private hot spring that springs from 910 meters underground. There are two types of large public baths, the stone "Higashiyama no Yu" and the cypress "Nishiyama no Yu," and men and women alternate between baths in the morning and evening. The spring water is said to have skin-beautifying and fatigue-relieving effects, making it the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. Stretch out your limbs in the spacious bath and enjoy the hot onsen.
The guest rooms have a modern Japanese design incorporating Japanese elements, and have a relaxing atmosphere. There are a variety of room types available, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and special rooms, where you can relax surrounded by the scent of tatami mats. If you're looking for a reasonable stay, try the economy twin room. With the gentle light coming through the shoji screens and the warmth of the wood, you can forget about your busy daily life and enjoy a relaxing time in both body and mind.
Start your morning with a Kyoto-style healthy menu
The breakfast menu includes healthy Japanese dishes such as onsen tofu, yuba, and rolled omelette. onsen tofu is made with silken tofu made with highly concentrated soy milk, giving it a rich soy flavor. You can enjoy the unique flavors of Kyoto and be sure to be satisfied in both body and mind.
Detailed information
Kyoto Hot Spring Hatoya Zuihokaku Hotel
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto Station / City Hotels
- address
- Kyoto 802 Minamifudodocho, Shimogyo-ku, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru
- access
- 5 minute walk west from JR Kyoto Station
6. Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Stay in a stylish room that combines Kyoto and British culture
Hotel Monterey Kyoto is located in the center of Kyoto City, about a two-minute walk from Karasuma Oike subway station. The hotel has a chapel and cafe with a British motif, creating an extraordinary atmosphere. Enjoy the space where the atmosphere of Kyoto and British elegance are perfectly harmonized. There are also many department stores, cafes, and historical sightseeing spots in the surrounding area, so you won't get bored even if you're traveling alone.
At "Spa Trinite" on the top floor, you can enjoy a large bath using natural onsen that springs from about 1000 meters underground. There are also plenty of facilities such as a mist sauna and a jacuzzi, so you can thoroughly soothe the fatigue of your travels. The showers in the women's large bath also use "Mirabel," which is great for expecting skin-beautifying effects.
The rooms are designed with the themes of Scottish Arts & Crafts and the ancient city of Edinburgh, and you can choose from three types: "chic," "pretty," and "gorgeous." Each room has a stylish atmosphere that combines the best of Kyoto and the UK. All rooms are equipped with a "Mirable" shower head, so you can enjoy a comfortable bath time.
A breakfast buffet filled with Kyoto-style dishes
The breakfast buffet features a variety of Kyoto-style dishes and dishes made with fresh ingredients. The wide variety of Japanese and Western dishes is worth a meal! You can start the day off energized and enjoy exploring Kyoto all day long. Enjoy a luxurious solo trip at the excellent value-for-money Hotel Monterey Kyoto, where you can stay in a stylish room, enjoy hot onsen, and enjoy Kyoto-style cuisine.
Detailed information
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Kyoto / Kyoto, Karasuma / City Hotels
- address
- Kyoto 604 Mantoyacho, Karasuma-dori Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- 2-minute walk from Subway Karasuma-Oike Station Exit 6 / 5-minute walk from Subway Shijo Station/Hankyu Karasuma Station Exit 22 / 10-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Station
7. Ayabe onsen Niokan
Cheap even with two meals included! Relax and unwind surrounded by nature
Located about 40 minutes by bus from Ayabe Station, this inn is located in the midst of magnificent nature and is well-known for its onsen. You will be soothed by the natural scenery that can be seen from the rooms and onsen. For a reasonable stay, the "room only" plan is recommended.
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The water contains plenty of dissolved substances. The spring quality is "sodium bicarbonate spring", and it is slippery and like a beauty serum. It is also called "beauty bath". Refresh your body and mind in the open-air bath with a panoramic view of nature! There is also a dry sauna and a mist sauna that can be used by men and women on a daily basis.
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There are Japanese-style and Western-style rooms available for single use. The view from both windows is outstanding. Sipping tea in a spacious room while gazing out at the scenery of nature... that alone seems to be the best reward♪
There are days when the price is less than 10,000 yen including two meals! You can stay here without any worries.
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In addition to a dinner that you can choose from Japanese or Western cuisine, you can also enjoy a plan that includes breakfast for less than 10,000 yen. I'm happy for saving girls ♪
Detailed information
Ayabe Onsen onsen
Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- 10 Zainomukai, Mutsuyori-cho, Ayabe City, Kyoto
- access
- About 40 minutes by bus from Ayabe Station on the JR Sanin Line / 30 minutes by car from Ayabe IC on the Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway
Detailed information
Ayabe onsen Restaurant
Higashi-Maizuru / Japanese cuisine, bread, hamburgers
- The average budget
- ￥1,000～￥1,999
- address
- onsen Onsen, 10 Ainomukae, Mutsuyoricho, Ayabe City Kyoto
- business hours
- [Monday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Tuesday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Wednesday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Thursday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Friday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Saturday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) [Sunday] 11:30 - 15:00 (LO 14:00) 17:30 - 20:30 (LO 19:30) ■ Business hours [Day trip onsen business hours] 10:00-21:00 ■ Regular holiday 4th Monday (Tuesday the following day if Monday is a public holiday)
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8. Kinpeiro
If you're going to Kyotango, this is the place to go! Enjoy the historic hot springs
If you're going to Kyotango, where you can enjoy not only shrines and temples, but also the beautiful nature of the sea and mountains, how about staying at this inn? This is ryokan where you can enjoy Kyoto's oldest onsen Kizu onsen, which is said to have been flowing since the Nara period. If you let us know when you make your reservation, you can also use a private bath. For those who want to keep accommodation costs as low as possible, we recommend the "room only plan." There are also plans with breakfast included that are reasonably priced. It is about a 5-minute walk from Yuhigaura Kizu onsen Station.
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Here is the open-air bath with 100% natural hot spring water. The water is light and smooth, and the spring quality is "simple alkaline spring water." It's nice to be able to casually enjoy this famous hot spring with such a long history. The rooms are 6 tatami Japanese-style rooms that can be used by one person. Please feel free to relax in this nostalgic retro room.
Plans with breakfast are also cheap! There is also a plan with a luxurious crab!
source:Contribution of Pale Earl
Plans that include breakfast to enjoy in your room are also reasonably priced at 5,000 to 6,000 yen. Please enjoy delicious local cuisine without worrying about anyone's eyes.
They are also proud of their dishes using the bounty of the sea and mountains of Tango. In winter, the "Crab A Course" is also recommended. This is a luxurious course plan that includes charcoal grilled crab, boiled crab, crab sashimi, crab sukiyaki, and more.
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Detailed information
ryokan Kanko Ryokan
Kyoto /Tango Peninsula/ ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 971-1 Kizu, Amino-cho, Kyotango City
- access
- 5 minutes on foot from Yuhigaura-Kizu onsen Station on the Kyoto Tango Railway / About 30 minutes by car from Kyotango Omiya IC on the Sanin Kinki Expressway
Detailed information
Kinpei-ro
Yuhigaura Kizu onsen / ryokan and guesthouses
- address
- 971-1 onsen, Amino-cho, Kyotango City Kyoto
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Because it is excellent at cost performance, you can stay casually ♪
Kyoto, full of things to see, is the perfect tourist destination for a "solo female trip." The nature of the four seasons, local cuisine, and atmospheric hot onsen will gently soothe tired women. Staying overnight can be expensive, but if you choose your accommodation and plan wisely, you can stay cheaply! Even though you're traveling alone, why not try an attractive inn where you can enjoy onsen and meal, rather than just staying at an inn where you can sleep? Please give it a try on your next solo trip.