Nara City / Heijo Palace
Mikasa Ryokan
Room with private open air bath
Japanese style Maisonette room
Approx. 10 minutes drive to UNESCO World Heritage Site Todai-ji Temple, Nara-koen Park, Kofukuji Temple / the Five storied Pagoda (Gojunoto).
Yoshino / Gojo
Chikurin-in Gunpoen
Room with private open air bath
This traditional ryokan is situated in Yoshinoyama which was registered on a UNESCO world heritage in 2004. The guests can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in Spring at the spectacular Japanese garden of 33,000 square meters. The garden is said to be remade by Senno Rikyu who is a master of the tea ceremony. There are guest rooms with a private open air bath with the garden view.
From Osaka Abeno 1hr 15min. by Kintetsu Express. From Kyoto 1hr 40min. by Kintetsu Express. From Nagoya 2hr 30min. by Kintetsu Express. From Nara 1hr by Kintetsu Express. From Yoshino Station on Kintetsu Line 3min. by cable car/7min. by bus (Kamisenbon "Chikurin-in Mae").
Mt.Yoshino
Hounkan
Onsen with cherry blossoms.
The guest rooms offer magnificent views of cherry blossoms at Naka Senbon Park, Kami Senbon Park in Spring. There are rooms with a private open air bath.
Ikoma/Ikaruga/Shigisan (Mt.Shigi)
Kakimotoya
Room with private open air bath
Superb views of Japanese maple autumn leaves. Approx. 15 minutes drive to Horyuji Temple.
The first rule of onsen hot springs etiquette is that swimsuits are not allowed. If the thought of being naked worries you, or for those guests who feel reluctant to bathe in the presence of others, we recommend choosing accommodations with private onsen such as chartered family outdoor baths (reservations required) or guest rooms with open-air baths.