Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso
606-8314 Kyoto, Kyoto, Sakyo-ku Yoshida Shimooji-cho 59-1, Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 41 reviews)
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Located in the Sakyo Ward neighborhood in Kyoto, 28 miles from Osaka, Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso features a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
Every room is fitted with a TV. Some rooms have a sitting area for your convenience. Certain rooms feature views of the mountains or garden. Each room has a shared bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is luggage storage space at the property.
Nara is 23 miles from Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso, and Otsu is 5 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 25 miles from the property.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Kyoto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Guests Love...
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Area Info –
Closest Landmarks
- Kyoto University 0.4 miles
- The Philosopher's Walk 0.5 miles
- Heian Shrine 0.5 miles
- Kyoto Municipal Zoo 0.7 miles
- Jisho-ji Temple 0.7 miles
- Ginkaku-ji Temple 0.7 miles
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji 0.7 miles
- Miyakomesse 0.8 miles
- Nanzen-ji Temple 0.8 miles
- Demachiyanagi Station 0.9 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
- Samurai Kembu Kyoto 1.1 miles
- Imperial Palace 1.4 miles
- Gion Shijo Station 1.6 miles
- Kyoto International Manga Museum 1.7 miles
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple 1.9 miles
- Nijo Castle 2.3 miles
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine 3 miles
- Rurikoin 3 miles
- Kyoto Station 3.1 miles
- Tofuku-ji Temple 3.4 miles
Closest Airports
- Osaka Itami Airport 25.7 miles
- Kobe Airport 41.7 miles
- Kansai International Airport 50.9 miles
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Facilities of Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
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Outdoors
- Garden
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Massage (additional charge)
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
Services
- Baggage Storage
- Souvenir/Gift Shop
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
- English
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children and Extra Beds
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
Extra beds are not available.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Ryokan Inn Yoshida-sanso accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Only 2 or more guests allowed per room. Guests traveling alone cannot be accommodated.
Children under 13 years old cannot be accommodated.
Please make sure to bring your credit card that you used for the booking.
Mealtimes are fixed. Breakfast can be served from any time between 08:00 and 09:00. Dinner can be served from any time between 17:00 and 19:00.
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