Ranzan

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.4

Located in central Arashiyama district, Ranzan offers accommodations with free wired internet access. Guests can refresh in the spacious public baths and relax by the traditional garden. Free Wi-Fi is available at the public areas. Hankyu Arashiyama Train Station and JR Saga Arashiyama Train Station are both a 15-minute walk away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a fridge and an electric kettle with green tea bags. The private bathroom comes with a hairdryer and an air purifier is provided in each room. Guests can choose to stay in traditional rooms with tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding or in rooms with Western beds and carpeted floors. Massages can be requested for an extra cost. Guests can sing their favorite tunes at the karaoke room and use the free on-site parking. Board games and a DVD player can be borrowed at the front desk for in-room use. Traditional multi-course meals featuring Kyoto specialties are served for dinner and a Japanese set menu for breakfast. Both meals are served at Keiga restaurant, while a Japanese lunch is available at Keiga restaurant. Ranzan Ryokan is a 10-minute walk from Tenryu-ji Temple and a 20-minute public bus ride from Daikaku-ji Temple. JR Kyoto Train Station is a 30-minute train ride away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 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
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath

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Yiu
United States United States
“Location is very nice and secluded. The staff and facilities are great”
Emma
Canada Canada
“Wonderful location, very friendly staff, clean hotel and amazing restaurant.”
Laylet
Mexico Mexico
“Great Location, staff, onsen bath and food are amazing.”
Arthur
United States United States
“Fantastic mountainside location adjacent to the lake and temples. Simple clean onsen and super friendly staff. Enjoyed the classic amenities.”
Charles
United States United States
“A marvelous Oasis in a scenic corner of Kyoto. I first saw the hotel as I was cycling around Kyoto, and modified my trip so that I could spend my last night near Kyoto here. Large western style room, but wonderful Zen like grounds and public...”
Donna
United States United States
“The property location was superb. It was located close to the train station, right at the river and near the bridge. The access to the bamboo forest was right around the corner, all the shopping was right there, the rickshaw (which I highly...”
Christina
United States United States
“My sister and i checked in on september 6th. First and foremost I must exclaim the Ranzan had an amazing staff! Hello to Rika!! Service was above and beyond. Loved the breakfast served at Ranzan, we made a reservation the day before...”
Jessica
United States United States
“Friendly staff, delicious food, beautiful inside and out.”
Zefishe
United States United States
“The location is very close to Tugetsukyo Bridge and the Bamboo grove and a number of shrines in Arashiyama. That said, because of the location, the surrounding areas do get crowded very quickly during the mid-day through evening. However, it does...”
Cynthia
Japan Japan
“Great new hotel next to JR Nara. Daiwa Ryonet is one of the best for this type of hotel. Perfect for women travelers. Super clean with a great attention to the small details. Hot Springs on site make for a great way to relax after sightseeing.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 271 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Estimated Locations of Ohi-Rikyu Palace(Emperor Kammu's Villa) This is the presumed site of the Ohi-Rikyu Palace, which was frequently visited by Emperor Kammu, who is known to have moved the capital from Nagaoka-kyo to Heian-kyo. In "The Tale of Genji", the 18th chapter "Matsukaze", which was written in the mid-Heian period（AD1008), a house near the Ohigawa River is the setting. Akashi no Kimi, who is favored by Hikaru Genji, and her daughter, Akashi no Himekimi, are invited to live together at Nijoin Temple, but they are reluctant to accept the invitation because of their low origins. Akashi no Kimi's father, Akashi Nyudo, therefore rebuilt a mansion near the Ohigawa River (the villa of his maternal grandfather, Prince Nakaginomiya) to make it easier for Akashi no Kimi and her daughter to move to Kyoto. It is said that the house "across the Ohigawa River" where this event took place was where this museum is located today.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
京雅
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Ranzan

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Daily housekeeping

House rules

Ranzan takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Guests without a meal plan who want to eat dinner at the property must make a reservation at least by 15:00 on the day of. For breakfast, guests must reserve 1 day in advance.

Parking is available on a first-come first-serve basis.

You must check in by 19:30 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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