11 Best Ryokans in Kyoto for a Charming Girls' Trip with Scenic Delights
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Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan and abroad. Kyoto is full of tourist attractions such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, strolling around Arashiyama, eating Kyoto sweets, and enjoying the natural beauty of the four seasons. ryokan If you are going on a trip to Kyoto, it would be great if you could make your stay in Kyoto one of the most memorable experiences of your trip. onsen We have picked up some great accommodations where you can refresh yourself with a hot drink, taste Kyoto cuisine, and enjoy easy access to popular sightseeing spots...and more!
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Kyoto is packed with the best of Japan throughout the four seasons. Historic shrines and temples, many local gourmet foods that can only be eaten in Kyoto... Furthermore, if you move a little away from the city center, you can find places like Arashiyama, which are full of nature and offer an extraordinary feeling. As you can see, Kyoto is a very attractive place that you will never get tired of no matter how many times you visit.
If you're going on a girls' trip with your friends, you'll want to be particular about where you stay. If your accommodation is really nice, you'll naturally be more excited during your trip! We have a variety of accommodations where you can relax in a hot onsen, enjoy luxurious Kyoto kaiseki cuisine, or enjoy a panoramic view of nature, so please choose the one that best suits your travel style.
``Hatoya Zuihokaku'' is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Station. There are 13 types of guest rooms, so choose one that suits the number of friends you are traveling with and your travel style. The rooms are very stylish and comfortable, with a Japanese atmosphere, and will soothe your mind and body after sightseeing. There is no doubt that you will be able to relax from the bottom of your heart as if you were at home!
The natural onsen, which are rare in the Kyoto Station area, are worth checking out. onsen are drawn from their own source and are said to be very smooth and moisturize your skin. Stretching out your arms and legs in the spacious bathtub is a great way to relax your tired body after a day of sightseeing. Let's enjoy it to your heart's content and heal the fatigue of your trip.
Dinner is an authentic banquet using seasonal ingredients from Kyoto. It is a colorful and beautiful dish that you will regret eating. The next morning, you can enjoy healthy Japanese food such as onsen tofu, yuba, and rolled omelet. Take your time to savor the meal and recharge your energy.
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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
Arashiyama has a landscape typical of Kyoto. Kadensho is located in an excellent location, about a 1-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, the gateway to the area. You can choose from three types of guest rooms: ``Kyoto Machiya,'' ``Kyoto Japanese Style,'' and ``Kyoto Modern,'' and the rooms are so attractive that you'll have trouble deciding where to stay. The Kyoto Japanese style rooms have tatami mats and a relaxing atmosphere. It's spacious, so even groups of four can use it comfortably.
There is a large public bath called "Heian no Yu" and five other types of free private baths, so you can enjoy bathing in the hotel! Relax in the large public bath with onsen, and feel the breeze outside in the open-air bath. All five private baths have different themes, so you can enjoy bathing without getting bored. After the bath, cool down in a cute colorful yukata.
The dinner you can look forward to is the Shiki Yuzen, a seasonal Kaiseki meal based on the concept of one soup and five dishes. The set also includes a Kyoto-style ``choice of obanzai'' and ``hot tempura'' order buffet. What a luxurious and fun menu. You can add all-you-can-drink for an additional fee, so eat, drink, and have a lively girls' trip!
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Kyoto Arashiyama onsen Kadensho
Kyoto / Kyoto, Arashiyama / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 5-4 Arashiyama Nishiichikawacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- [By train] 1 minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. About 30 minutes by train and walking from JR "Kyoto Station", about 50 minutes by train and walking from Hankyu "Umeda Station". [By car] About 40 minutes from "Kyoto Minami IC"
This is also a long-established onsen inn in Arashiyama that was founded in 1899. Located at the south end of Togetsukyo Bridge, it is convenient for walking around Arashiyama and Sagano, and you can also take a walk around Togetsukyo Bridge at night. There are guest rooms at Hekisenkaku and Shuzankaku, but we recommend the riverside Hekisenkaku. From the windows, you can see Mt. Ogura, Mt. Atago, and Sagano Village, as well as the Oi River below, and you can feel Arashiyama even in your room. How about such a luxurious girls' trip?
This is the bath in "Narutaki-ma", a guest room with a semi-open-air bath at "Hekisenkaku". When you open the window, a pleasant breeze comes in. Shuzankaku also has rooms with natural onsen, so girls who like onsen should check them out♪ Shuzankaku also has a large public bath with natural onsen, so enjoy your trip in a spacious bath. Let's relieve your fatigue.
One of the charms of this inn is the traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine, which makes use of seasonal ingredients. The presentation is gorgeous, and you'll want to take photos without even realizing it. The next morning, a rich breakfast is served, including yudofu (boiled tofu) from Morika, a famous tofu shop in Arashiyama. You can feel the Kyoto vibe even in meal, which will make your trip to Kyoto even more fulfilling.
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Kyoto Arashiyama onsen Togetsutei
Kyoto / Kyoto, Arashiyama / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 54-4 Arashiyama Nakaoshitacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- A 15-minute walk from Saga-Arashiyama Station on the JR Sagano Line from Kyoto Station. A 5-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Line from Katsura Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. About 40 minutes from Meishin Kyoto Minami IC
``Nanzenji Nanzenji Sando Kikusui''. There are only 5 guest rooms, each with a view of the carefully maintained beautiful garden. The hotel also has a wooden deck with an open feel that allows you to become one with nature, making it the perfect place for a retreat trip with friends. If you spend some time relaxing and feeling the pleasant breeze, your daily fatigue will be blown away.
The true value of Kikusui, which is based on the concept of a ``cooking ryokan,'' is the variety of gourmet cuisine created by the chef's skill. The dishes that can only be tasted here are like works of art, so beautiful that it's almost a waste to eat them. It's great to have dinner in the city, but why not stretch yourself out a little this time and savor the real thrill of an adult trip with a luxurious dinner?
This stroll-style garden with a pond was designed by Ogawa Jihee VII, who is said to be a pioneer of modern gardens. You can feel the colors and scents of nature throughout the seasons right nearby. There is also a pond that is said to be modeled after Lake Biwa. It is beautifully lit up at night, and just looking at it will soothe your soul.
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Nanzenji Sando Kikusui
Kyoto / Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 31 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
- access
- By train: About 6 minutes walk from JR Keage Subway Station. By car, take Kyoto Higashi IC and continue along Sanjo Street towards Sanjo for about 6 km. About 15 minutes from IC.
Japanese Hotel Momijiya Bekkan Kawa no Iori a hideaway for adults located in Takao, a remote scenic spot. Surrounded by beautiful nature, you can fully enjoy the scenery of each season from your guest room. If you listen closely, you can only hear the background music of nature, such as the murmur of the river and the chirping of birds, in a quiet space. Enjoy quality time with your friends without any distractions.
``Kawa no Iori'' mainly has guest rooms with open-air baths. There are two types of bathtubs: one made of locally produced Japanese cypress and Kitayama cedar, and the other made of Shigaraki ware, and each room has a different style of bath. Taking a bath surrounded by rich nature is the most luxurious time of all. It's also nice to be able to enter as many times as you like.
From April to September, you can even have dinner on a river bed typical of Kyoto! If your timing is right, you can even enjoy meal while watching the magical lights of fireflies. It's great to be able to enjoy the Kawadoko, a must-see experience in Kyoto, at your inn. Eating food in the perfect situation is sure to be the best memory you've ever had.
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Japanese Hotel Momijiya Bekkan Kawa no Iori
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto Takao Umegahata, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- About 15 minutes by car from JR Hanazono Station. There is a free shuttle bus that requires reservations. Please check each plan for details.
The Higashiyama area is home to some of Kyoto's most popular tourist spots, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Ninenzaka Hill. Kyo Koyado Yasaka Yutone is quietly located about a 3-minute walk from Higashiyama's landmark Yasaka Tower. Once you pass through the gates of the elegant townhouse, you will find yourself in a special hideaway where you can spend an extraordinary time. The quietness that makes it hard to believe that you are in the middle of a tourist area is perfect for relaxing and surrendering to yourself.
There are only 7 guest rooms decorated in a modern Japanese style, and no two rooms have the same design. The stylish and comfortable space makes you want to retreat to your inn even though you're in the middle of a tourist spot. All rooms have a cypress bath, and the bath amenities are from Mikimoto Cosmetics. Let's relax while being healed by the pleasant smell during bath time.
An authentic Kyoto kaiseki meal prepared by a head chef who has trained at a traditional Japanese restaurant. Each dish is carefully prepared using seasonal ingredients. The beautiful presentation is like a work of art. And although the flavor is light, it leaves a strong impression. Please enjoy the true essence of Kyoto cuisine to your heart's content.
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Kyokoyado Yasaka Yutone
Kyoto / Kyoto, Higashiyama / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 413 Minami-cho, Shimogawara-dori Kodaiji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- access
- Approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station / Approximately 4 minutes by car and 15 minutes on foot from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Line / Approximately 5 minutes by car and 20 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line
` Seikoro'' is a short walk from the Kamogawa River that runs through the city. Founded in 1831, this is a long-established Japanese-style ryokan with a Taisho romantic feel. The architectural beauty is overwhelming even without excessive decoration. The furniture arranged in the guest rooms brings out the Japanese charm to the fullest. Let's relax and heal the fatigue of your trip while talking about trivial things.
This is a spacious public bath made of Koya Maki wood. The bathroom is filled with a soft wood scent. It also has shoji windows, giving it a nice Japanese-style atmosphere. Combined with the artificial hot onsen in the bathtub, it will be a bath time that will soothe your mind and body.
Dinner is Kyoto Kaiseki which changes monthly. There are many dishes that are typical of Kyoto and are made with carefully selected soup stock. It is characterized by its emphasis on taste, without going too far with glamor and craftsmanship. I want you to take your time and enjoy each bite. The next morning, you can enjoy healthy Japanese set meals such as grilled fish and tofu dishes.
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Seikoro
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto, Higashiyama / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 467 Nishi-Tachibana-cho, 3-chome, Nagadori-gojo-sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
- access
- 2 minutes walk from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo Station/7 minutes by taxi from JR Kyoto Station
Outside the window, a beautiful view spreads out "Nenrinbo". Since it is located in the Rakuhoku area, it is an inn where you can get away from the crowded places of tourists and enjoy a calm time with friends. There are rooms where you can choose as many room types as you want according to your travel style, such as rooms with large windows, rooms with open-air baths, and rooms with terraces, so ♪you don't have to worry about traveling with a large number of people.
If you have a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath, you can take a bath without worrying about other people watching you while looking out at the garden where you can feel the four seasons of Kyoto. The inn is located in an area surrounded by nature, so the only sounds you can hear are the sounds of nature. You can enjoy the bath as many times as you like, at your own pace, in the silence of the night and the cool air in the morning.
The day ends with a banquet filled with seasonal flavors. You can enjoy a variety of dishes, including a seasonal assortment of offshore fish, grilled dishes, and small hotpots. We also recommend seasonal special dishes, such as conger eel shabu-shabu and barbecue in the summer, matsutake mushrooms in the fall, and puffer fish in the winter. Shabu-shabu and sukiyaki are available all year round, so it's great to have a hotpot with everyone. Reservations for meals must be made at least two days in advance, so please contact the inn.
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Nenrinbo
Kyoto / Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 40 Takamine Kitatakamine-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto
- access
- 10 minutes by taxi from Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple) / 30 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station / 25 minutes by taxi from Hankyu Omiya Station / 18 minutes by city bus "Kita 1" from "Kitaoji Station" on the Karasuma Line of the Municipal Subway, get off at "Takamine Genkoan-mae" and walk for 5 minutes / 40 minutes by car from "Kyoto Minami IC" on the Meishin Expressway
Kitashirakawa Natural Radium onsen Eisenkyo is located in Kitashirakawa, north of Daimonji. It's located in a place rich in nature, so you'll want to relax and refresh yourself while taking a forest bath! This is the perfect place for people who are considering a trip like this. The rooms are decorated with stylish Scandinavian-style furniture, and the rooms were designed by an architect who also worked on the Kyoto State Guest House, making it a space where you can be sure to relax.
The natural radium mineral springs, which are rich in minerals and are among the top in the nation, can be thoroughly enjoyed not only in the large public bath, but also in the open-air baths attached to all rooms. The private open-air bath is the ultimate experience on a onsen trip. It's great to be able to enjoy it on a trip to Kyoto! A Dyson hair dryer is always available in the room, so you can comfortably take care of your hair after taking a bath.
For dinner, you can enjoy a kaiseki meal using carefully selected seasonal seafood and Kyoto vegetables grown in Kyoto's history and tradition. This inn is one of the few ryokan in the city that is certified to provide seasonal Kyoto vegetables. This is a restaurant where you can eat delicious Kyoto vegetables anytime. Enjoy it with healthy pure rice sake, natural wine, or local beer.
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Kyoto Kitashirakawa Natural Radium onsen Spring Eisenkyo
Kyoto / Kyoto, Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto 1-125 Kitashirakawa Jizoyacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
- access
- Take the Keihan bus from Sanjo Keihan Demachiyanagi Station and get off at the [Jizodani] bus stop ■Free pick-up service available from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station or city bus Ginkakujimichi
"Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho" is a onsen inn where you can enjoy natural onsen even though it is located in the city of Kyoto. The entire building, including the lobby and corridors, is covered with tatami mats, so you can take off your shoes and spend a relaxing holiday. We recommend the view bath triple room on the top floor for girls' trips. It can be used by 2 to 3 people.
We are proud of our large public baths, which are rich in variety, including an indoor bath made of cypress wood that gives you a sense of openness, an open-air bath surrounded by rocks, a barrel bath where you can relax by yourself, and a sleeping bath that will make you doze off. What's more, there is a sauna and a bedrock bath. After everyone enjoyed the hot onsen, we headed to the post-bath area. Please relax and cool down while eating the popsicles provided. There are also 5 private baths with different styles, and if they are available, you can use them for free♪
Dinner is a Kaiseki meal where you can enjoy the seasonal flavors of Kyoto. First of all, I would like you to toast, take a photo, and enjoy the food slowly. If you get hungry after chatting until late at night, we also offer ``Yonaki Soba'' at the post-bath area. Breakfast is a Japanese and Western buffet including Kyoto obanzai. Forget about dieting and eat whatever you like.
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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
``Hiiragiya'' was founded in 1818 and has continued to attract visitors for over 200 years. It is said that famous literary figures such as Yasunari Kawabata liked to stay there, and it is a space where you can feel the timelessness of Kyoto. The guest rooms are divided into the "Old Building" and the "New Building," and you can stay in the rooms in the Old Building while feeling tradition and formality. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the unique atmosphere of Kyoto.
One of the pleasures of traveling is meal. At Hiiragiya, you can enjoy Kyoto Kaiseki cuisine. This luxurious dinner is a feast for both the eyes and the tongue, and they are particular about not only the ingredients but even the tableware. You can also in-room dining to enjoy it by yourself, so you can enjoy a wonderful dinner with friends without any stress.
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Hiiragiya ryokan
Kyoto / Kyoto / ryokan
- address
- Kyoto Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Naka Hakusan-cho, Fuyacho, Anekoji-joru
- access
- From JR Kyoto Station Taxi: approx. 15 minutes Subway (Subway Karasuma Line) Subway Karasuma Oike Station → 7-minute walk (Subway Tozai Line) Subway Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station → approx. 20 minutes) → about 5 minutes on foot Private railways About 10 minutes on foot from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Railway About 15 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Railway
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Hiiragiya ryokan
In front of Kyoto City Hall, Karasuma Oike, Sanjo / Cuisine ryokan, Japanese cuisine
- The average budget
- ¥30,000~
- address
- Kyoto 277 Nakahakusan-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Fuya-cho, Anekoji, Kamiru, Nakahakusan-cho
- business hours
- ■ Business hours: Open all year round ■ No fixed holidays
I've been looking forward to this trip with my girlfriends for a long time. You want to do this, you want to do that, you want to ...... have lots of things to do and talk about! What will make your trip even more special is a nice inn. ryokan If you stay at such a charming inn that will upgrade your best memories, you will surely deepen your friendship with your friends.