Relaxing Onsen Escapes in Woodland Kyoto
◆Ayabe Onsen
Surrounded by the verdant forests of Kanbayashi, Ayabe Onsen is ideal for nature lovers. What’s more, it’s home to a natural hot spring that’s particularly rich in restorative minerals. Refresh yourself in a beautifully scented open-air cypress bath, or take a dip in a special medicated onsen for even greater health benefits. There’s also a sauna, plus a golf course and tennis court if you’d like to work up a sweat first!
Ayabe Onsen
Ayabe Onsen Nio-no-yu, surrounded by the nature of Kanbayashi in Ayabe, is a natural hot spring that boasts a rich and incredibly effective set of hot spring ingredients that is one of the finest in k …
◆Ryokan Kigusuriya
If you want to truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere of rural Kyoto, Kigusuriya is a fantastic choice. Family-run and friendly, the ryokan takes pride in offering its guests an authentic Japanese experience. Once a Meiji-era pharmacy, it sits on an old trade route and continues to offer travellers a healing place to stay. With spacious rooms, meticulously prepared local food, and soothing onsen baths, you might just find it hard to leave!
Ryokan Kigusuriya
The Kigusuriya Annex is a traditional Japanese inn that offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, spacious private rooms, and delicious local cuisine. Three generations run this inn together and take pride in offering a genuine Japanese experience to their customers. The name Kigusuriya means natural remedy in Japanese as it was once a Meiji period Japanese pharmacy. It was established as an inn during the eighth year of the Taisho era (1919), when there were many travelers passing through Miyama from the Japan sea down to Kyoto. When you stay here you can feel the long history of the inn and experience the warm hospitality that has been passed down through the generations.
◆Syoenso Hozugawatei
This elegant ryokan is located in Kameoka’s Yunohana Onsen. With its striking open-air lobby, refined cuisine, and thoughtful hospitality, a trip here will whisk you away to another world. The natural hot springs feed into revitalising indoor and outdoor baths, with shared and private facilities available. The hotel has both Japanese and Western-style guest rooms, including some with their own onsen attached. Does it get more blissful than that?
Syoenso Hozugawatei
Syoenso Hozugawatei is a Japanese-style ryokan inn in Kameoka’s Yunohana Onsen, often referred to as “Kyo no Okuzashiki,” meaning a getaway location close to the city of Kyoto. Upon entering the ryoka …
◆Keburikawa
One of the great things about getting out of Kyoto City is having the chance to experience a slower pace of life. And that’s exactly what Keburikawa offers. Legend has it that samurai used to come here to heal their wounds in the hot springs, and today you can benefit from a dip in those same rejuvenating waters yourself. The scenic woodland garden also features a footbath to replenish you after exploring the grounds!
Keburikawa
Keburikawa is located deep within the Yunohana Onsen region, which is often referred to as “Kyo no Okuzashiki,” meaning a getaway location close to the city of Kyoto. Legend has it that long ago in th …
