All rooms at Hanayashiki-ukifune-en face the Uji River, offering guests stunning views that change with the seasons: fascinating cherry blossoms in spring, rushing river water that blows away the summer heat, beautiful fall foliage in the mountains, and amazing scenery on snowy days. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the relaxing time. You can also savor authentic, traditional cuisine, Kyo-Kaiseki made with seasonal ingredients, allowing you to feel the wonders of Kyoto's culture. It will be a delightful experience to enjoy a luxury meal while gazing out at the scenic beauty of the river changing with seasons.
Furthermore, Hanayashiki-ukifune-en is close to several renowned destinations: 5 minutes on foot from a World Heritage site, Byodoin Temple where you can see the majestic Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-do), 11 minutes from another World Heritage site, Ujikami Shrine that has Japan’s oldest existing shrine building, 2 minutes from Tonoshima Island, and many more. This is a great place to stay during your travels.
- Address
- 20 Uji Togawa, Uji City, Kyoto
- Access
- By train: About 15 min. (1.1km) on foot from Uji Station (Keihan Uji Line) About 16 min. (1.2km) on foot from Uji Station (JR Nara Line) Pick-up and drop-off service: Available from JR Uji Station and Keihan Uji Station. Service times vary depending on the day, so please check by phone on the day of your visit. (Please note that this service is subject to availability.) By car: - Coming from Osaka/Kobe: From Tennozan Tunnel (Oyamazaki Junction) on the Meishin Expressway, proceed to Keiji By-pass. From the Uji-nishi exit, continue toward the city center of Uji (drive toward Byodoin Temple for about 15 min.). - Coming from Tokyo/Nagoya: From Seta-higashi Junction on the Meishin Expressway, proceed to Keiji By-pass. From the Uji-higashi exit, continue toward Byodoin Temple for about 5 minutes.
- Check-in/Check-out Times
- 4:00pm/ 10:00am
(These times may vary depending on your accommodation plan.)
- Foreign Language Support
- English
- Notes
- Parking:
Free parking available (20 regular-sized cars, 4 large buses)
If you need parking, please let the front desk know at check-in and check-out.
