Nanzen-ji Temple’s Sanmon gate in autumn – 3 minutes on foot from Yachiyo
ACCESS · アクセス
Getting to Yachiyo
Yachiyo stands on the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama, a 5-minute walk from Keage Station and about 25 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station. This page brings together every route to the inn – from Kyoto Station, the airports, Tokyo and the ski resorts – along with luggage delivery and tips for your arrival.
3 minon foot to Nanzen-ji Temple
5 minon foot from Keage Station (Tozai subway line)
25 minby taxi from JR Kyoto Station
75 minKansai Airport to Kyoto Station on the JR “Haruka”
YOUR JOURNEY · 旅の道のり
From your flight to our garden, in five steps
Arriving in Japan for the first time? Here is the easiest way to reach Yachiyo – and why we suggest giving Kyoto at least two nights.
1
Land in Japan
Complete Visit Japan Web ↗ before your flight to speed up immigration and customs. At the airport, get a transport IC card such as ICOCA or Suica (or add one to your phone) for trains, subways and buses.
2
Travel on from your airport
Kansai (KIX)JR “Haruka” to Kyoto Station · about 75 min
Itami (ITM)Limousine bus to Kyoto Station · about 55 min
Haneda / NaritaShinkansen from Tokyo or Shinagawa · about 2 hrs 15 min
Hand large bags to a luggage delivery counter at the airport or in Tokyo and travel light – they usually reach us the next day. Write your name and check-in date on the label, and let us know before you send them.
From Kyoto Station, about 25 minutes by taxi, or the subway to Keage Station and a 5-minute walk. Check-in is 15:00–22:00; arriving early, we will keep your bags so you can walk to Nanzen-ji straight away.
Kyoto is a vast historic city that cannot be seen in a day. Spend day one on foot around Nanzen-ji and Higashiyama, day two on the great sights, and day three on the Kyoto you discover for yourself – then come home each evening to the garden and a Japanese bath.
Add breakfast or dinner as you like. Booking direct also includes free rental bicycles for your whole stay.
Access
Getting here
KYOTO NANZENJI GARDEN RYOKAN YACHIYO
Established in 1915
34 Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8435, Japan
TEL +81-75-771-4148 (24 hours, open year-round)
FAX +81-75-771-4140
Subway
From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma subway line (bound for Kokusaikaikan) to Karasuma Oike. Change to the Tozai line (bound for Rokujizo) and get off at Keage, the 4th stop; about a 5-minute walk
Bus
From stop A-1 at the Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit bus terminal, take City Bus No. 5 and get off at Hosshoji-cho. Walk east, turn right and continue about 5 minutes; Yachiyo is on the right of the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple
Taxi
About 25 minutes from the Karasuma Exit of JR Kyoto Station (longer in the evening or in heavy traffic). Show the driver: 「南禅寺 八千代までお願いします」 (Nanzenji Yachiyo, please)
From the airports
Kansai Airport: JR “Haruka” to Kyoto Station, about 75 min (¥3,060 non-reserved / ¥3,590 reserved), or limousine bus, about 90 min (¥2,800). Itami Airport: limousine bus to Kyoto Station, about 55 min (¥1,500). See details
Car
About 15 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway, heading into the city along Sanjo-dori
Parking
Space for 8 cars, reservation required, ¥3,300 per night
Walking from Keage StationWalk straight along Niomon-dori with the Keage Water Purification Plant on your left. At the Kyoto International Community House intersection, turn sharply right onto the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple, and you will find Yachiyo just on your right.
Both airports connect to Kyoto Station. From Kyoto Station, it is about 25 minutes to Yachiyo by taxi, or take the subway to Keage Station (5 minutes' walk).
Kansai International Airport
KIX · International & domestic flights
JR Limited Express “Haruka”Fastest
To JR Kyoto Station · about 75–80 min · every 30 min
From the JR Kansai Airport Station, connected to Terminal 1. Non-reserved ¥3,060 / reserved ¥3,590 (standard season).
To Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit · about 85–100 min · ¥2,800
Departs from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, roughly every 20–30 minutes. Your suitcases are stowed below, so no stairs or transfers. Allow extra time for traffic.
Times and fares are approximate as of October 2026 and may change; please check the latest timetables with each operator. Haruka reserved-seat fares vary slightly by season. If you arrive late in the evening, please let us know your expected arrival time.
Coming from the ski slopes?
Skiing in Nagano or Hokkaido first? Here is the simplest way to reach Kyoto from each resort.
Hakubaabout 5 hrsAlpico bus to Nagano→Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga→Thunderbird to Kyoto
Shiga Kogenabout 6 hrsNagaden bus to Nagano→Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga→Thunderbird to Kyoto
Nozawa Onsenabout 5–5.5 hrsNozawa Onsen Liner to Iiyama→Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga→Thunderbird to Kyoto
Nisekoabout 7–8 hrsAirport bus to New Chitose→Flight to Itami→Airport Limousine to Kyoto Station
Then: about 25 minutes by taxi from Kyoto Station to Yachiyo. To arrive the same evening, leave the Nagano resorts by 17:00.
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雪山から京都へ
From Japan’s powder to a Kyoto garden
Hakuba, Shiga Kogen and Nozawa Onsen in the Northern Alps of Nagano, and Niseko in Hokkaido, are among Japan’s best-known ski areas, with deep, dry snow and large resorts. Hakuba hosted alpine and Nordic events at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics; the ski jump stadium is still in use, and the Olympic memorial hall nearby is worth a short visit.
Many guests add a few quiet days in Kyoto after their ski trip. The Nagano resorts reach Kyoto Station in about five to six hours by train, Niseko in Hokkaido in a day by air, and Yachiyo is a short taxi ride from the station, three minutes’ walk from Nanzenji Temple.
4resort areas
5–6 hrsfrom Nagano by train
7–8 hrsfrom Niseko by air
From Nagano, step by step
Two rail routes reach Kyoto. Via Tsuruga uses the Hokuriku Shinkansen and the Thunderbird express. Via Nagoya uses the Shinano express and the Tokaido Shinkansen. Times are approximate and exclude transfers.
Hakuba白馬
To Kyoto about 5 hrs
The largest ski area in the Northern Alps, with ten resorts in the Hakuba Valley.
Buses run to Nagano Station East Exit. You can also take a bus to Yudanaka and the Nagano Electric Railway to Nagano. To reach Kyoto the same evening, leave Shiga Kogen by 17:00.
Nozawa Onsen野沢温泉
To Kyoto about 5–5.5 hrs
A hot-spring village at the foot of the slopes, with free public baths along its lanes.
Iiyama is a Hokuriku Shinkansen stop, so the Tsuruga route needs no change at Nagano. To reach Kyoto the same evening, leave Nozawa by 17:00.
From Hokkaido: Niseko
Niseko is too far for the train, so the fastest way to Kyoto is a short domestic flight from New Chitose Airport to one of the three Kansai airports. Times are approximate and exclude check-in and transfers.
Nisekoニセコ
To Kyoto about 7–8 hrsincluding airport time
Japan’s best-known powder destination, with long, wide runs and backcountry reached through gates at the resorts and on guided tours. Mount Yotei, an almost perfect volcanic cone, stands across the valley. Niseko is especially popular with skiers from Australia.
Via Itami (Osaka)Easiest
Niseko Airport busabout 3 hrs
New Chitose Airport JAL / ANAabout 1 hr 55 min
Itami Airport Airport Limousineabout 55 min
Kyoto Station
Closest airport to Kyoto, with the most direct bus.
Via Kansai International
Niseko Airport busabout 3 hrs
New Chitose Airport JAL / ANA / Peach / Jetstarabout 2 hrs 20 min
Kansai Airport JR Harukaabout 75 min
Kyoto Station
Most flights and the widest choice of fares. The Airport Limousine bus takes about 1 hr 40 min.
Via Kobe
Niseko Airport busabout 3 hrs
New Chitose Airport ANA / AIRDO / Skymarkabout 2 hrs 5 min
Kobe Airport Port Linerabout 18 min
Sannomiya JR Special Rapidabout 50 min
Kyoto Station
Fewer flights. There is no direct bus to Kyoto.
Airport buses from Niseko (Resort Liner, White Liner, Chuo Bus) need a reservation in winter. Allow at least an hour at New Chitose before your flight, and more on snowy days. Low-cost airlines charge extra for skis and checked bags.
Travel tips from the inn
Send your skis ahead
Japan’s luggage delivery services can carry skis and large bags from your resort hotel to the next stop, usually arriving the next day. Please contact us before sending anything to the inn.
Book seats on busy days
Trains fill up around New Year and during the Lunar New Year holidays. Reserve Shinkansen and express seats as early as you can.
Rest in Kyoto
After days on the slopes, take a long soak in our onsen-style baths and a slow kaiseki dinner overlooking the garden.
Times are approximate and change with each timetable revision. Please check the bus and train operators’ timetables before you travel.
Japan’s door-to-door luggage delivery (takkyubin) lets you travel to Kyoto hands-free. From Tokyo, suitcases usually arrive the next day; from Kansai Airport, the same or next day. Please let us know before sending, and we will keep your bags at reception until you arrive.
The easiest option: most hotels in Ginza can send your suitcase by Yamato TA-Q-BIN. Ask the day before you travel.
Yamato Transport offices
Higashi-Ginza, Ginza 2-chome and Ginza Hanatsubaki-dori offices accept luggage for delivery.
Convenience stores
7-Eleven and FamilyMart accept Yamato TA-Q-BIN; Lawson accepts Sagawa Express and Japan Post Yu-Pack.
Information as of November 2026; hours and fares may change, so please check with each company. Maximum size is usually 200 cm (length + width + height) and 30 kg. Keep your passport, valuables, medicines and power banks with you.
Travel Times to Nearby Sights
On foot
Nanzen-ji Temple3 min walk
Keage Incline (National Treasure)Next to the ryokan
Suirokaku Aqueduct, Nanzen-ji (National Treasure)5 min walk
Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji)6 min walk
Heian Shrine Garden10 min walk
Philosopher's Path10 min walk
Gion20 min walk
By taxi or train
Ginkaku-ji10 min by taxi
Kiyomizu-dera15 min by taxi
Fushimi Inari TaishaAbout 30 min by subway and train
Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo GroveAbout 40 min by subway and tram
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Rental bicyclesFirst day free · free all stay if booked direct
Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto1 min walk
Nanzen-ji Temple3 min walk
Keage Incline (National Treasure)Next to the ryokan
Suirokaku Aqueduct, Nanzen-ji (National Treasure)5 min walk
Tenju-an5 min walk
Keage Station5 min walk
Eikan-do (Zenrin-ji)6 min walk
Heian Shrine Garden10 min walk
Shoren-in15 min walk
Philosopher's Path10 min walk
Kiyomizu-dera15 min by taxi
Ginkaku-ji10 min by taxi
Gion20 min walk
Fushimi Inari TaishaAbout 30 min: Tozai Line from Keage to Sanjo Keihan (4 min), then Keihan Line to Fushimi-Inari (10 min)
Arashiyama & Sagano Bamboo GroveAbout 40 min: Tozai Line from Keage to Uzumasa Tenjingawa (16 min), then Randen tram to Arashiyama (10 min)
Kyoto at a Glance
Kyoto is bigger than you think
Kyoto is a vast historic city. Unlike Hakone or Takayama, it cannot be seen in a day, so plan more days here than in Tokyo or Osaka. From Nanzen-ji, the Higashiyama sights are a walk away, and the rest of the city is easy to reach by subway, train or taxi. Tap any sight on the map for directions from Yachiyo, a taxi card and our tips.
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Travel times from Yachiyo are approximate and vary with traffic and season. Opening hours change; please check Google Maps or the official site. Zoom with + / − (or pinch, or Ctrl + scroll) and drag to move. Restaurants, cafés, baths and shops appear as dots – tap a dot, choose a filter, or use “Show all names” to see them.
Kyoto is not a small regional sightseeing town. It is one of Japan's great cities, shaped by more than a thousand years of history, culture, architecture, gardens, cuisine, craftsmanship, temples, shrines and traditional neighbourhoods. Just as you would not expect to truly experience Paris in a single day, Kyoto deserves more than a rushed overnight visit. At Yachiyo, we strongly recommend spending at least three days in Kyoto. One night gives you a glimpse. Three days give you time to begin experiencing Kyoto.
Day 1
Nanzen-ji & Higashiyama
Begin your Kyoto journey right outside Yachiyo, in the historic Nanzen-ji district, surrounded by temples, villas, gardens and quiet streets.
Nanzen-ji Temple: 3 min walk
Eikan-do: 6 min walk
Philosopher's Path: 10 min walk
Day 2
The great sights of Kyoto
Dedicate a full day to Kyoto's temples, shrines, historic districts and landmarks. Rather than trying to see everything, choose what interests you and give each place the time it deserves.
Day 3
Your own Kyoto
No more rushing. Visit a garden, meet Kyoto craftsmanship, enjoy Japanese cuisine, or walk an old neighbourhood without a fixed destination. This is often when sightseeing becomes a memory.
Experience the Kyoto that day visitors miss
Kyoto in the early morning
Kyoto after the day visitors have left
A quiet evening in Nanzen-ji
A leisurely dinner, with no last train to catch
A Japanese bath before bed
A morning walk through Higashiyama
A private bath of your own (45 minutes, one session free)
Luggage storage before check-in and after check-out
One night is a glimpse. Three days are the beginning.Kyoto should not be just another stop between Tokyo and Osaka. Give it time, stay after the crowds leave, and make Yachiyo your home in the city.
By Shinkansen from Tokyo and other cities
Kyoto Station is on the Tokaido Shinkansen. From the station, Yachiyo is about 25 minutes by taxi, or take the subway to Keage Station and walk 5 minutes.
From
To Kyoto Station (fastest “Nozomi”)
Tokyo
about 2 hrs 15 min
Shinagawa
about 2 hrs 5 min
Shin-Yokohama
about 1 hr 55 min
Nagoya
about 35 min
Shin-Osaka
about 15 min
Hiroshima
about 1 hr 40 min
Hakata (Fukuoka)
about 2 hrs 45 min
Times are approximate. You can book Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen seats online with smartEX ↗. With a Japan Rail Pass, the Hikari and Kodama are included; the Nozomi needs an extra ticket. If you are travelling with large suitcases, consider sending them ahead.
Show this to your taxi driver
Most Kyoto taxi drivers know Yachiyo. Show this card on your phone, or ask us and we will call a taxi for you when you leave.
南禅寺 八千代京都市左京区南禅寺福地町34 TEL 075-771-4148
“Nanzenji Yachiyo, please.” · 34 Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto · on the approach to Nanzen-ji Temple
Check-out is by 11:00. If you expect to arrive after 22:00, please let us know your arrival time in advance.
Arriving early?
We are happy to keep your luggage at the front desk before check-in and after check-out, so you can explore Nanzen-ji and the Philosopher’s Path hands-free.
Busy seasons
In the cherry blossom and autumn leaf seasons, roads around Higashiyama are often congested and city buses are crowded. The subway to Keage Station is the most reliable way to reach us.
IC cards
ICOCA, Suica and other transport IC cards work on the Kyoto subway and city buses. Kyoto taxis generally accept credit cards.
Driving
About 15 minutes from the Kyoto-Higashi IC on the Meishin Expressway. Parking for 8 cars, ¥3,300 per night; please reserve in advance.
Get around by bicycle
Borrow one of our rental bicycles – the first day is free, and free for your whole stay when you book direct.
Access FAQ
How do I get here from Kyoto Station?
Take the Karasuma subway line to Karasuma Oike, change to the Tozai line and get off at Keage Station; it is about a 5-minute walk. By car or taxi, it takes about 25 minutes from the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station.
And from Kansai or Itami Airport?
From Kansai International Airport (KIX), the JR limited express “Haruka” runs to Kyoto Station every 30 minutes and takes about 75–80 minutes (¥3,060 non-reserved, ¥3,590 reserved in standard season). The airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit takes about 85–100 minutes (¥2,800). A shuttle taxi from Kansai Airport straight to Yachiyo takes about 120 minutes and costs from ¥50,000; jumbo taxis, fixed-rate taxis and Uber are also available. From Itami Airport, the airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit takes about 55 minutes (¥1,500). From Kyoto Station, it is about 25 minutes to Yachiyo by taxi. Please check the latest timetables and fares with each operator.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If you will be arriving late, please let us know in advance.
Can I leave my luggage before check-in or after check-out?
Yes. We are happy to store your luggage at the front desk.
Can I send luggage ahead of my arrival?
Yes, for staying guests. Please write your name and check-in date on the shipping label.
Is there parking?
We have parking for 8 cars. Advance reservation is required, and the fee is ¥3,300 per night.
Can you call a taxi for me?
Yes. If you are catching an early-morning train from Kyoto Station, for example, please let us know in good time.
Can I borrow a bicycle?
Yes, for staying guests. We have 4 LOUIS GARNEAU cross bikes and 2 city bicycles. The first day of your stay is free; from the second day, JPY 2,000 per cross bike and JPY 1,000 per city bicycle per day (paid at the front desk). If you booked on our official website, the bicycles are free on every day of your stay. For safety reasons, we do not offer children’s bicycles or bicycles with child seats. Please book online – first come, first served. Kyoto also has many ports for LUUP, a shared electric-assist bicycle service (app: App Store / Google Play).
What is there to see nearby?
Nanzen-ji Temple is a 3-minute walk, and the Keage Incline, a National Treasure, is next door. The Suirokaku Aqueduct and Tenju-an are a 5-minute walk, Eikan-do 6 minutes, the Philosopher's Path and the Heian Shrine gardens 10 minutes. Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto is a 1-minute walk. As this is a quiet residential area, there are few convenience stores or casual restaurants, so we recommend planning meals and shopping in advance.
Is there a convenience store nearby?
The nearest convenience store is 7-Eleven Kyoto Heian Jingu-mae on Jingu-michi Street, about 650 m (a 9-minute walk) from the ryokan. Address: 80-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Tel +81-75-771-1701.
Is there a curfew?
No. If you will be returning late at night, please let the front desk know.
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn with tatami rooms, futon bedding, a Japanese bath and seasonal Japanese cuisine. Most ryokan are independent and family-run, so each has its own character. Yachiyo is a garden ryokan by Nanzen-ji Temple, established in 1915.
How is a ryokan different from a hotel?
At a ryokan you stay in a tatami room, sleep on futons laid out by the staff in the evening, wear a yukata and bathe in a Japanese bath. At Yachiyo, Kyoto kaiseki and hot pots are served at Ryotei Yachiyo (reservation required), with in-room dining from ¥3,300 extra per person; room-only and breakfast plans are also available. Hotels usually have Western beds, in-room showers and star ratings, while each ryokan is valued for its own character.
Check-in & Check-out
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 11:00. If you will be arriving late, please let us know in advance.
Can I leave my luggage before check-in or after check-out?
Yes. We are happy to store your luggage at the front desk.
Can I borrow a bicycle?
Yes, for staying guests. We have 4 LOUIS GARNEAU cross bikes and 2 city bicycles. The first day of your stay is free; from the second day, JPY 2,000 per cross bike and JPY 1,000 per city bicycle per day (paid at the front desk). If you booked on our official website, the bicycles are free on every day of your stay. For safety reasons, we do not offer children’s bicycles or bicycles with child seats. Please book online – first come, first served. Kyoto also has many ports for LUUP, a shared electric-assist bicycle service (app: App Store / Google Play).
Dining
What meal plans are available?
You can choose room only, bed & breakfast (Bed and TOFU Breakfast Package), or a dinner package (kaiseki, wagyu sukiyaki, wagyu shabu-shabu, or a vegetarian / gluten-free hot pot). Please choose the one that suits your itinerary.
Is dinner included in my reservation?
It depends on your package. Some include breakfast and/or dinner; others are room only. Please check your booking confirmation, or contact us with the name on your reservation if you are unsure. Dinner packages may ask you to choose a menu and dining time in advance.
What dinner menus are available?
Prices are per person: Kyoto kaiseki ¥22,770; Wagyu beef sukiyaki or shabu-shabu ¥15,180; Wagyu beef steak ¥15,180; vegetarian hot pot ¥10,120; tofu hot pot ¥4,000; UGETSU BENTO Lunch Box ¥5,500; Kids Tempura Udon ¥2,530; Kids Sukiyaki ¥6,600; Kids Shabushabu ¥6,600. Other seasonal dishes and children's meals are also available. Menus and prices may vary by season and package; please choose your menu in advance.
Do I need to reserve dinner in advance?
Yes. So that every dish can be served freshly prepared, all dinners must be reserved in advance. Kyoto kaiseki must be reserved by the day before. Wagyu shabu-shabu, Wagyu sukiyaki, the vegetarian hot pot and the tofu hot pot can be booked on the day until 17:00, as long as ingredients are available. You may choose a start time between 17:00 and 19:30; the restaurant closes at 21:00.
Where is dinner served?
Dinner is usually served at our garden restaurant “Ryotei Yachiyo,” overlooking the garden. Wagyu shabu-shabu, tofu hot pot, vegetarian hot pot, Kyoto kaiseki, the UGETSU BENTO Lunch Box and Wagyu beef steak can also be served in your room for an additional ¥3,300 per person (depending on room type and availability). Wagyu sukiyaki is served at the garden restaurant only. All dinners must be reserved in advance.
What time is breakfast?
You may choose a start time of 7:30, 8:00, 8:30 or 9:00. Breakfast is ¥3,300 per person and can be added until 20:00 the day before (subject to availability).
Can you accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets?
Yes. Our vegetarian hot pot (¥10,120 per person) is tailored to lacto-ovo, lacto, ovo or vegan diets, and can be made gluten-free. Japanese cuisine often uses soy sauce, kombu and fish-based dashi stock, so when you book please tell us exactly which ingredients you avoid – for example meat, fish, fish dashi, eggs, dairy, gluten, soy or alcohol.
Can you accommodate allergies or religious dietary restrictions?
With advance notice, we will do our best to accommodate you. Please let us know which ingredients to avoid, including in dashi stock, seasonings and cooking sake. We may not be able to meet every request. We do not use halal-certified ingredients. In our Japanese kitchen, utensils are strictly managed by ingredient – meat, vegetables and every other ingredient. We can confirm where every ingredient was produced, and all cooking is done in our own kitchen, so you can enjoy Japanese cuisine with peace of mind. For guests who follow a halal diet, we offer our vegetarian hot pot only.
Rooms
Can I choose a specific room when booking?
Yes. You can choose your exact room by name from all 16 rooms when you book. Go to Choose your room by name to reach each room's booking page.
What is the difference between the HONKAN Main Building and the BEKKAN Annex Building?
Across our 16 rooms, the HONKAN Main Building and the BEKKAN Annex Building differ in layout, views, baths and architecture. Please read each room's description before booking.
Will I sleep on a bed or a futon?
In our Japanese-style rooms, futons are laid out on the tatami for the night. Some rooms also have beds. Our staff will prepare your futon in the evening.
What amenities are in the room?
Air conditioning, a TV or Apple TV, hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, toothbrush, towels and yukata. Amenities vary by room type.
Is there Wi-Fi?
Yes. High-speed wireless internet is available free of charge in every guest room.
Which room has a sauna?
YUGIRI, our two-floor (maisonette) sauna suite in the HONKAN Main Building, has its own private steam sauna, renewed in August 2026. You can book it by name under Choose your room.
May I wear my yukata to meals?
Yes. There is no dress code.
Large Communal Bath & Private Bath
Is there a large communal bath?
Yes, for staying guests only (not open to visitors). The large communal bath is open 15:00–17:00, 22:00–24:00 and 6:30–10:00. From 17:00 to 22:00 it is reserved for private use, in 45-minute sessions (reservation required).
Can I book the private bath?
Yes. From 17:00 to 22:00, our two baths, Nanzen and Eikan, can be booked privately (hourly, 10 slots a day in total: 5 per bath, 45 minutes each). Please book online – first come, first served. You will need the reservation name, your reservation number and an email address; each reservation number can book one slot per day (the first is free, additional sessions are JPY 4,000 at the front desk). BEKKAN Annex Building guests have priority; HONKAN Main Building guests can book from 16:00 on the day. The baths are for staying guests only.
How much is the private bath?
Book online. Your first private-bath session (45 minutes) is free; from the second session, it is ¥4,000 per session (subject to availability). Guests in BEKKAN Annex Building rooms have priority when booking. HONKAN Main Building rooms have their own garden baths, so there is no need to reserve.
Can I bathe if I have tattoos?
Yes. Please shower thoroughly before entering the bath.
Is it an onsen (hot spring)?
It is not a natural hot spring, but a traditional Japanese large communal bath.
Travelling with Children
Can we stay with children?
Yes. Children aged 6–16 are 80% of the adult rate with the same meals as adults (60% with an adult-style breakfast); children aged 6–12 are 50% with children's meals (40% without meals). Infants aged 3–5 are ¥5,500 with infant dinner and breakfast, ¥4,400 with infant breakfast or without meals (with child bedding), or ¥3,300 sharing a parent's futon. Infants under 3 sharing a parent's futon are ¥1,100. All rates are per night. When booking, please let us know the number and ages of the children.
Payment, Tax & Cancellation
Are taxes included in the rate?
Consumption tax is included in the rates shown. Kyoto City Accommodation Tax is charged separately, per person per night, based on the room rate excluding meals. From March 1, 2026: under ¥6,000: ¥200; ¥6,000–19,999: ¥400; ¥20,000–49,999: ¥1,000; ¥50,000–99,999: ¥4,000; ¥100,000 and over: ¥10,000.
Do you accept credit cards?
Major credit cards are accepted. Payment terms may differ between our official website and booking sites, so please check your booking confirmation.
Is there a cancellation fee?
Cancellation fees for your stay depend on the plan you book; they are shown on each plan page and in your booking confirmation. For meals booked separately: 30% from 3 days to 1 day before, 50% on the day, and 100% for no-shows.
Access & Surroundings
How do I get here from Kyoto Station?
Take the Karasuma subway line to Karasuma Oike, change to the Tozai line and get off at Keage Station; it is about a 5-minute walk. By car or taxi, it takes about 25 minutes from the Karasuma Exit of Kyoto Station.
And from Kansai or Itami Airport?
From Kansai International Airport (KIX), the JR limited express “Haruka” runs to Kyoto Station every 30 minutes and takes about 75–80 minutes (¥3,060 non-reserved, ¥3,590 reserved in standard season). The airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit takes about 85–100 minutes (¥2,800). A shuttle taxi from Kansai Airport straight to Yachiyo takes about 120 minutes and costs from ¥50,000; jumbo taxis, fixed-rate taxis and Uber are also available. From Itami Airport, the airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit takes about 55 minutes (¥1,500). From Kyoto Station, it is about 25 minutes to Yachiyo by taxi. Please check the latest timetables and fares with each operator.
Is there parking?
We have parking for 8 cars. Advance reservation is required, and the fee is ¥3,300 per night.
What is there to see nearby?
Nanzen-ji Temple is a 3-minute walk, and the Keage Incline, a National Treasure, is next door. The Suirokaku Aqueduct and Tenju-an are a 5-minute walk, Eikan-do 6 minutes, the Philosopher's Path and the Heian Shrine gardens 10 minutes. Blue Bottle Coffee Kyoto is a 1-minute walk. As this is a quiet residential area, there are few convenience stores or casual restaurants, so we recommend planning meals and shopping in advance.
Is there a convenience store nearby?
The nearest convenience store is 7-Eleven Kyoto Heian Jingu-mae on Jingu-michi Street, about 650 m (a 9-minute walk) from the ryokan. Address: 80-1 Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. Tel +81-75-771-1701.
Other
Is there a curfew?
No. If you will be returning late at night, please let the front desk know.
Can I smoke?
All guest rooms are non-smoking. Guests in HONKAN Main Building rooms may smoke on the terrace.
Is there a laundry service?
Yes. Please ask the front desk about prices and hours. If you prefer to do your own laundry, the nearest coin laundry is ENEOS Laundry Tennocho, open 24 hours, next to the ENEOS Tennocho service station. It is just west of the Higashi-Tennocho intersection of Shirakawa-dori and Marutamachi-dori (41 Okazaki Higashi-Tennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto).
Can you call a taxi for me?
Yes. If you are catching an early-morning train from Kyoto Station, for example, please let us know in good time.
Can I send luggage ahead of my arrival?
Yes, for staying guests. Please write your name and check-in date on the shipping label.
