Ohara no Sato

4.0

Good(222 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this ryokan rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as a toilet with electronic bidet and a detached shared bathroom. Other amenities include towels, tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and access to a safety deposit box.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

15.5 mi

Available Rooms

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room (Room Only)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

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Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Beds not specified

Sleeps 1

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Japanese Style Room, Promotion

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

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Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Beds not specified

Sleeps 1

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Ohara no Sato

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4.0

Good(222 Reviews)

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Garden

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

Kyoto National Museum

15.5 mi

Available Rooms

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room (Room Only)

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Beds not specified

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Room, Promotion

Beds not specified

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Beds not specified

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.0

Good(222 Reviews)

4.0

Jul 2024

It was fantastic experience with Scenery, lovely Jap dinner and breakfast, spa that would never forget them. We like to thanks for the services provided. `

4.0

Apr 2024

Very nice quite heritage area surrounded by trees and heritage properties as well as river flowing through. The property is the best value for money authentic Japanese Onsen stays we have come across. Very nice and helpful staff.

4.0

Mar 2024

Very well maintained property with an amazing garden! I loved the details and decoration of Ghibli Studios all over the place! The staff were very kind and attentive! I felt relaxed and well taken care of during my stay. I would recommend this to those who enjoy the countryside and onsen!

4.0

Dec 2023

It was nice. I just walked around and enjoyed the views.

4.0

Oct 2023

I was very uncertain about staying here due to some of the other reviews and the difficulty of getting here. I needn’t have worried. This is simple accommodation in amazing surroundings. The village of Ohara is charming, the bus is easy, and the 20 minute walk that others mention is a lovely walk through the village. I admit you wouldn’t want to do it with much luggage (but they will pick you up if you phone). Lovely, simple, segregated outside onsen. Food is amazing.

4.0

Sep 2023

My stay was amazing, the staff is super nice and helpful. The Onsen was great to relax and the neighborhood exquisite, remote and quiet. I highly recommend this place.

4.0

Jul 2023

The hotel is amazing. Japanese style bedroom with hot spring makes the experience more wonderful. The staff are kind and helpful, and they do their best to fulfill our request. Definitely recommend this place for those who want to try living in a Japanese hotel style for the experience, and want to stay close to the mountain and nature instead of being in the city.

4.0

Jun 2023

When me and my companion arrived Ohara bus station, we informed the minshuku and the staff arrived quickly and picked us up. He was very nice and explained to us what we could do around the small town. It was the season of firefly sighting so we decided to explore the town at night, he noticed that me and my companion was wearing short sleeves and quickly told us to wear a jacket to protect us from insect bites, he even lend us a torch as it was quite dark on the streets. Even though we couldn’t communicate very well in English, I felt the warmth and hospitality of the staff. As for the spaces of the minshuku, the design is quite traditional, we love it as we could experience the essence traditional Japanese architecture (especially the garden!) The outdoor onsen was a surprise, taking a bath in the nature surrounded by the forest is an unforgettable experience and we really enjoyed it. We ordered dinner and breakfast, both meals are simple yet full of characteristic, especially their home made miso paste. The dining area is next to the garden, we enjoyed our meals with the sight of nature. Overall, the whole experience is very homely and the staffs are friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend others to stay at Ohara no Sato or come visit as a getaway from the busy city life of Kyoto and enjoy the beautiful countryside of Ohara.

4.0

Apr 2023

My favorite parts were the Onsen and the Kotatsu. The staff were very kind and helpful to me even though I didn't speak japanese. Id highly recommended staying here if you want to see the beautiful countryside of Kyoto.

4.0

Apr 2023

incredibly scenic. Ohara is a beautiful town.

4.0

Nov 2022

Terrific

4.0

Sep 2019

Overall it's a pleasant stay. Nice staff and good food. The outdoor onsen is sooooo relaxing. Highly recommended!

4.0

Aug 2019

Coming to Ohara no Sato was the best idea to escape for a short while the hustle and bustle of Kyoto as it is only an hour away from Kyoto and easy to reach. If you are looking for an authentic Japanese experience and want to go back to the beauty and the basics of Japanese countryside it is a really good place to be. I really liked the onsen after a good walk. Also dinner, you make your own hot pot was great as you get an idea what it all contains. Staff although not speaking much English (which is ok) were very helpful and kind. Thank you for this wondeful experience!

4.0

Jun 2019

The meals provided were delicious. The price was reasonable and the location is awesome.

4.0

Apr 2019

The pictures does not match the actual state and condition of the hotel. The hotel was very run down. There was no mention of many stairs, which my parents cannot stay because they could not take so many steps. I have been misrepresented and when I asked for a refund, they refused. Please do what is necessary to get a refund from them.

4.0

Feb 2019

The accomodation has a great location. It's situated near the local bus stop and near the main attractions of Ohara but you still get the feeling of beautiful countryside. The property itself is really nice and the rooms were wonderfully prepared. We especially loved the onsens, so great for relaxing! The staff is welcoming and they always try their best to help, even though they do not speak english that well, so communication was not an issue. You should know there is only one convenience store nearby, thus it's best to bring your own food (but you can order breakfast and dinner beforehand). We would recommend this place in a heartbeat. Loved the experience.

4.0

Oct 2018

Beautiful hot spring baths. First time in a ryoken so I was a bit intimidated but I had a lovely stay and will recommend to friends.

4.0

Jul 2018

When checking in we tried to explain to the staff at the quest house that the room they were offering us was not the room expedia booked for us (from your confirmation email) It was on the 1st level with no outdoor area - the room we booked was on the ground floor with a small area with a small garden connected to the room. We booked 3 night originally and tried to explain that we would be checking out after 2 nights as the rom was not what we had booked they seemed to understand however when we checked out they made us pay for the 3rd night - we are extremely disappointed with this and will be following up with expedia to arrange a refund for the night we did not stay.

4.0

May 2018

Very comfortable and beautiful hot spring! Nice scenery about the area! Surely will go again !

4.0

Feb 2018

I stayed for the weekend, visiting nearby temple areas and taking baths. Pickup from bus station was nice, food was great (but you cook your own in "hot pots". Baths were ok. Not very service oriented staff, english skills very limited.

4.0

Jan 2018

1. Good food (very healthy, and well made) 2. Pretty expensive (compared to what is provided) 3. Hot spring (had weird smell) 4. Kind staff members (they are families) Generally the ryokan was good, but the service was a lilttle bad compred to other ryokans I visited earlier.

4.0

Jan 2018

The hospitality of this place is questionable. It's one thing to say "yes", "okay", "sure- we'll do it", and it's another thing to actually follow through with those words. If you choose to stay here, don't rely on the staff to do what they say they will.

4.0

Jan 2018

The hospitality of this place is questionable.Its one thing to say yes, okay, sure- well do it, and its another thing to actually follow through with those words. If you choose to stay here, dont rely on the staff to do what they say they will.

4.0

Sep 2017

This is a lovely family-like home stay in Ohara for hot spring. The facilities and decoration of the rooms are a bit old and hot spring place is a bit small however this is a home stay that I won't request for too much. The staff here are very lovely and friendly that you feel like back home. The foods, including dinner and breakfast, are delicate and home-like that we love very much. It takes about 20 minutes walk from Ohara bus stop to the home stay with nice rural scenery. In general, I would recommend travelers who don't want to take too much time traveling and would like to take a short way out when staying in Kyoto.

4.0

Aug 2017

Ohara no Sato is a traditional Japanese ryokan in the hills above Kyoto. Most staff speak very little English but it is easy enough to communicate. The onset/hot spring baths were very nice (although I have no other experience for comparison) a segregated by gender and big enough for several people in the two pools. I went in August, not a big tourist month, so I pretty much had the baths to my self. The breakfast and dinner were very good - bring your appetite for Japanese food as there is no western option. The ryokan is quite a hike to the main temples, but th walk is lovely. Ohara no Sato is on my list for my next trip to Kyoto!

4.0

Apr 2017

One must visit the temples and walk along the circular path of the area. As for the Ryokan - we found it to be quite shabby and tired; certainly the price you pay doesn't reflect the comfort one would expect or aesthetic impressions of the interior. The onsen in place desperately needs refurbishment and good clean up from unpleasant looking insects and mildew. The stuff was very friendly and very helpful. The traditional meal offered at the hotel was super and definitely worth experiencing if don't mind subtle flavours of vegetables and meats. Great area, sadly, wouldn't recommend the hotel.

4.0

Apr 2017

One must visit the temples and walk along the circular path of the area. As for the Ryokan - we found it to be quite shabby and tired; certainly the price you pay doesnt reflect the comfort one would expect or aesthetic impressions of the interior. The onsen in place desperately needs refurbishment and good clean up from unpleasant looking insects and mildew. The stuff was very friendly and very helpful. The traditional meal offered at the hotel was super and definitely worth experiencing if dont mind subtle flavours of vegetables and meats.Great area, sadly, wouldnt recommend the hotel.

4.0

Mar 2017

Traditional bath and cooking.

4.0

Mar 2017

I stayed for 1 night during late Feb. It was a nice and relaxing night. The 2 meals served are with characteristics and staff are very helpful. Only disadvantages are the warm air in room is not working in late night which i can seek no help from staff as reception is not 24hr. Another point is 3 Japanese girls used the hot spring outdoor for over 30mins which i am unable to try the traditional one, only indoor 'bathtube' type is enjoyed.

4.0

Dec 2016

Has room for improvement in terms of facilities and services. Food is great!

4.0

Dec 2016

Overall the onsen ryokan is well maintained even though it was built quite some years back. The food is pretty good but if you stay more than 2 nights, you might get bored with it.

4.0

Oct 2016

We were going for a traditional onsen experience and got it at Ohara no Sato. Very old school with no flashing lights or whistles. The area around is beautiful and fun to explore. The bath area was old but clean.

4.0

Sep 2016

Facilities are inconvenient with the only sinks located down two flights from our bedroom. Service was rushed and impersonal.

4.0

Aug 2016

The hotel is located in the hills of Oohara and has excellent walking to temples. Lots of places to eat a short bus ride away. The staff are friendly and helpful. Most visitors come up from Kyoto for an overnight or a long day trip. We stayed 3 days and the staff made us different dinner sets each night, normally it is a one pot miso chicken dish. And beer.The inn will send a mini bus to pick you up at the bus station, but it is a 10 minute walk Without luggage on a walking/ bike path mostly.

4.0

Aug 2016

We enjoyed the outdoor hot spring. Meals were very good.

4.0

Jul 2016

The simple accommodations and the surrounding Japanese forest combine to make this a memorable stay. I wish I had booked more than one night! The staff was very friendly and did their best to host us in English. The food was decent and making our own beds out of futons was a fun experience. The outdoor hot bath was very relaxing before bed and at the start of the day.

4.0

Jul 2016

Place is good to experience Japanese style living but expensive. Food was OK, but not great, after dinner there should have been some desert, sodas, etc. Resort offer pick up and drop off from bus station. Staff is very good and helping in nature. Hot spring tub is very small, only 3 people can sit at a time.

4.0

Apr 2016

We are sleeping on bunk beds that creaks with every light movement. The staff was very helpful.

4.0

Feb 2016

I stayed in the middle of February and O'Hara is beautiful that time of year the staff was friendly and helpful some basic Japanese is recommended. The out door onsen is to die for and the hot pot and breakfasts where quite tasty. For an authentic Japanese experience I highly recommend.

4.0

Feb 2016

It was amazing

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Kyoto?

The average price for a rental in Kyoto is $134 per night. This rental is $113 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ohara no Sato. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Ohara no Sato pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Ohara no Sato?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and tv.

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Ohara no Sato

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room (Room Only)

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Japanese Style Room, Promotion

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Ohara no Sato

Ryokan in Kyoto

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Kyoto

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room

Various layout Simple Japanese Style Room (Room Only)

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

Japanese Style Room, Promotion

Japanese Style Single Room, Half Board

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