Yumoto Onsen OharaSansou

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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Offering a completely nonsmoking hot-spring experience, Ohara Sanso features hot-pot dinners and a unique cafe with a hot-spring foot bath. It's just 328 feet from Jakko-in Temple and offers Japanese-style rooms, free-use bicycles and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Guests at Ohara Sanso Ryokan sleep in traditional futon beds on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Bathroom and toilet facilities are shared. The hotel is a 15-minute walk or a 5-minute shuttle ride from Ohara Bus Stop, which is a 25-minute ride from Kokusai Kaikan Subway Station or a 60-minute ride from JR Kyoto Station. Sanzen-in Temple is 0.9 mi away. The hotel offers both indoor and open-air hot-spring baths. Other facilities include drinks vending machines and free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Eric
United States United States
“We really loved the Japanese style Ryokan. As westerners, it did take a bit of getting used to but we really did settle in and enjoyed it. The food was amazing and a lot of it. The staff does speak English and Google translate helps a lot. The...”
Waldon
United States United States
“Rural charm, kind staff, and very reasonable price for the experience you receive in return. We loved everything about this place.”
Michael
United States United States
“Lovely place, very clean, helpful and friendly staff, hot spring spa was amazing, food was good.”
Leonardo
United States United States
“Food was amazing, scenery was beautiful, the staff was so helpful and kind. Definitely the highlight of my visit in Japan!!”
Brett
United States United States
“Very comfortable room and futons. Lovely rotenburo.”
Christian
United States United States
“The property is in a gorgeous area in the mountains outside of Kyoto. The garden around the property was picturesque, plus they had a dog! The staff was very friendly and helpful - picked up us/dropped us off at the bus station and getting us...”
Manuel
Germany Germany
“The Onsen was amazing, we went there each morning and evening. The traditional japanese rooms were great as well, though one needs to get used to it as someone who usually sleeps on soft mattresses.”
Christine
United States United States
“Everything was tip top, from the meals to the onsen, to the confortable room, and the delightful staff. I wish I had stayed longer than the original four nights.”
Kelley
United States United States
“The food was quite good and the onsen was nice. Outdoor baths are always a bonus for me. The surroundings are gorgeous and a welcome break from the hustle and bustle and packed tourist city Kyoto has become. I wish we had stayed longer.”
Rachel
United States United States
“This place is exceptional! First off, the town is gorgeous! so much lush foliage all around. In the fall it is especially pretty. The staff is so attentive and kind. There were so many personal details that felt sooo nice! The rooms were very...”

Area info

Amenities of Yumoto Onsen OharaSansou

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Laundry
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

House rules

Yumoto Onsen OharaSansou takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the maximum occupancy of each room includes all children and cannot be exceeded under any circumstances. Guests with children must indicate the number of children and the age of each child in the special requests box at time of booking as child rates may apply.

Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Guests must purchase a drink to use the hot-spring foot bath at the cafe.

Hot-spring bath opening hours:

06:00 - 08:00 (indoor baths only), 16:00 - 22:00 (all baths)

Please inform Yumoto Onsen OharaSansou of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

An accommodation tax per person, per night is not included in the price and must be paid at the property.

License number: 京都市指令保保生第5号

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