Kurama Onsen Hotel - Kyoto

$$$$||View on mapKyoto, Japan520 Kurama-Honmachi, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 601-1111|
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Kurama Onsen Hotel - Kyoto
520 Kurama-Honmachi, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 601-1111·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Highest Rated
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.5
Breakfast7.4
Who stays here
Couples34%
Groups32%
Families19%
Solo15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Highest Rated
Staff9.3
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Location9.2
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.5
Breakfast7.4
Who stays here
Couples34%
Groups32%
Families19%
Solo15%

3-star mountain ryokan in Kyoto with healing hot spring baths

Hot Spring Baths

Kurama Onsen offers hot spring baths enriched with hydrogen sulfide water, a therapeutic feature of the natural hot springs. The property includes open-air baths, indoor baths with a cold bath and sauna, and a hot tub. A massage chair is available in the public bath area for post-soak relaxation.

Dining

The on-site restaurant at くらま温泉 Hotel serves traditional Japanese cuisine, with kaiseki courses that include dishes like wild boar soup. A bar provides evening refreshments and wine or champagne by the glass. The property accommodates all meal plans with a designated dining area.

Rooms

Guestrooms at the hotel feature tatami flooring and family rooms with mountain views, dining tables, and work desks. Each room has an LCD television, refrigerator, and free toiletries, with electronic bidet toilets in the bathrooms. Spacious seating areas allow guests to appreciate the forested surroundings.

Location & Services

Located 42 miles from Itami Airport, Kurama Onsen sits between Kurama-dera Temple and Kibune Shrine, both within walking distance via hiking trails. The hotel provides a free shuttle service from Kurama Train Station, luggage storage, and tour desk assistance. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is 8 miles away, and Shugakuin Imperial Villa is 7 miles from the property.

Wellness

The hotel's wellness offerings center on the hot spring baths, including a public bath and open-air bath that guests praise for their scenic views. A sauna and hot tub supplement the therapeutic bath experience. The property is recognized as a wellness and cultural exploration destination for relaxation seekers in Kyoto.

  • Tagline: 3-star mountain ryokan in Kyoto with healing hot spring baths
  • Hot Spring Baths: Hydrogen sulfide water baths and outdoor rotenburo
  • Dining: Traditional kaiseki courses with wild boar soup
  • Rooms: Tatami family rooms with mountain views and bidet toilets
  • Location: Between Kurama-dera Temple and Kibune Shrine
  • Wellness: Sauna, open-air bath, massage chair
  • Services: Free shuttle from Kurama Station and luggage storage

License number: 京都市指令保医セ第342号

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:30
from 06:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Former name
くらま温泉
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Rooms and availability

Family Room
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    4 Single beds1 Bed in shared room
  • Mountain view
  • Heating
  • Balcony

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Free shuttle service

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Massage

Sauna

TV

Leisure/ TV room

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking

Services

  • Free shuttle service
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sauna
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Hot spring bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Public Bath

Room view

  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
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Essential information about Kurama Onsen Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 446 US$
📏 Distance to center 7.5 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 38.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Itami, ITM

Location

520 Kurama-Honmachi, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 601-1111
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520 Kurama-Honmachi, Sakyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan, 601-1111
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